Streaming television

Virgin Media Unveils New FAST Channels Powered by Amagi and 24i

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星期三, 八月 23, 2023

An initial selection of 14 channels have been rolled-out to Virgin Media's V6, TV 360, and Stream set-top boxes (STBs), allowing customers to instantly access an extended range of attractive content monetized through advertising.

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An initial selection of 14 channels have been rolled-out to Virgin Media's V6, TV 360, and Stream set-top boxes (STBs), allowing customers to instantly access an extended range of attractive content monetized through advertising.
Harnessing the Appstage application framework within the 24i Mod Studio streaming platform — which is pre-integrated with Amagi's playout solutions — the project introduced the FAST channels into Virgin Media's Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) without making any changes to existing STB configurations.
Srinivasan KA, Co-Founder and CRO at Amagi said, "Our collaboration with Virgin Media has been an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our technical prowess.
Our achievement in integrating multiple FAST channels into Virgin Media's STB environment through a unified gateway has significantly enriched user choice and paved the way for incremental revenues."

Empire Access Expands Services Across Elmira, New York

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星期二, 八月 22, 2023

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Empire Access , a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, is expanding its broadband internet services around Elmira, including North Elmira, South Elmira, and the City of Elmira, New York.

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Empire Access , a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, is expanding its broadband internet services around Elmira, including North Elmira, South Elmira, and the City of Elmira, New York.
Empire Access’ services will be available to homeowners, businesses, and local governments with construction expected to be completed in early October 2023.
Empire Access, headquartered in Prattsburgh, New York, provides leading fiber optic internet services across large areas of New York’s Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania.
“We are committed to bringing residents and businesses throughout Elmira the best internet available,” states Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access.

Brazil and Mexico Outpace U.S. in CTV Adoption Rates, Amagi's Latest FAST Report Discovers

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星期四, 八月 17, 2023

Notably, both countries have outpaced the most mature Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) market globally, the U.S., which registered an 80.6% adoption rate.

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Notably, both countries have outpaced the most mature Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) market globally, the U.S., which registered an 80.6% adoption rate.
CTV Adoption and FAST Progression: Brazil and Mexico exhibit high CTV adoption rates (94% and 93% respectively) compared to the mature U.S market (80.6%).
Although SVOD remains popular, a steady increase in FAST adoption is observed in Brazil and Mexico.
As affordability and accessibility become key drivers, Brazil and Mexico emerge as vibrant hubs for FAST adoption," said Baskar Subramanian, CEO and co-founder of Amagi.

Brazil and Mexico Outpace U.S. in CTV Adoption Rates, Amagi's Latest FAST Report Discovers

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星期四, 八月 17, 2023

Notably, both countries have outpaced the most mature Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) market globally, the U.S., which registered an 80.6% adoption rate.

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Notably, both countries have outpaced the most mature Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) market globally, the U.S., which registered an 80.6% adoption rate.
CTV Adoption and FAST Progression: Brazil and Mexico exhibit high CTV adoption rates (94% and 93% respectively) compared to the mature U.S market (80.6%).
Although SVOD remains popular, a steady increase in FAST adoption is observed in Brazil and Mexico.
As affordability and accessibility become key drivers, Brazil and Mexico emerge as vibrant hubs for FAST adoption," said Baskar Subramanian, CEO and co-founder of Amagi.

SportsGrid Network 2023 Mid-Year HOV Viewership Increases 43%

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星期四, 八月 17, 2023

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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid Network's year-over-year HOV (hours of viewing) viewership increased 43% for the first and second quarters of 2023.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid Network's year-over-year HOV (hours of viewing) viewership increased 43% for the first and second quarters of 2023.
The mid-year explosive viewership results demonstrate the SportsGrid passionate and loyal fan base is engaged with network's content, talent, dependable live format, and branded personality.
The viewership results position the SportsGrid Network as one of the top ranked FAST Sports channels according to Amagi Analytics.
Amagi Analytics provides FAST channels with a robust dataset of performance metrics on channel viewership and ad performance across devices and geographic dimensions.

Newco embraces FAST, partners with Amagi and AD Digital to kickstart their streaming journey

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星期五, 八月 11, 2023

In the coming months, Amagi will distribute the channels to leading FAST platforms in other international markets.

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In the coming months, Amagi will distribute the channels to leading FAST platforms in other international markets.
Amagi's cutting-edge cloud-playout solution, Amagi CLOUDPORT, is the technology backbone behind Newco's transition to FAST.
Additionally, Newco has deployed Amagi THUNDERSTORM's dynamic ad insertion services to increase their ad revenue opportunities.
The new channel brings fresh and interesting content ideas, and at AD Digital, we're eager to help them with this mission.

Newco embraces FAST, partners with Amagi and AD Digital to kickstart their streaming journey

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星期五, 八月 11, 2023

In the coming months, Amagi will distribute the channels to leading FAST platforms in other international markets.

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In the coming months, Amagi will distribute the channels to leading FAST platforms in other international markets.
Amagi's cutting-edge cloud-playout solution, Amagi CLOUDPORT, is the technology backbone behind Newco's transition to FAST.
Additionally, Newco has deployed Amagi THUNDERSTORM's dynamic ad insertion services to increase their ad revenue opportunities.
The new channel brings fresh and interesting content ideas, and at AD Digital, we're eager to help them with this mission.

Empire Access Brings Fiber Optic Services to Erie, Pennsylvania

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星期四, 八月 10, 2023

Empire Access , a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, announces expansion of services to Eire, Pennsylvania.

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Empire Access , a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, announces expansion of services to Eire, Pennsylvania.
Empire Access continues its expansion strategy spanning large parts of Northern Pennsylvania and New York’s Southern Tier with service to Erie.
In addition to Empire Access’ market-leading services, it provides plans at an affordable price without promotion-ending gimmicks.
“Our aim is to provide the best and fastest services to meet our customers’ demands,” states Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access.

Empire Access Expands to South Elmira, New York

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星期一, 八月 7, 2023

Empire Access , a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, is expanding its services to South Elmira, New York.

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Empire Access , a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, is expanding its services to South Elmira, New York.
Empire Access continues its successful expansion strategy in Southern New York and Northern Pennsylvania.
Headquartered in Prattsburgh, New York, Empire Access provides fiber-optic broadband services to rural communities throughout its service area, which will include South Elmira when construction is completed in the Fall of 2023.
“Empire Access is thrilled to join the South Elmira community,” said Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access.

SBT Launches Its First FAST Channel, TV Zyn, With Amagi and AD Digital

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星期一, 八月 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi , the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), today announced that Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT), a leading TV network in Brazil, has partnered with Amagi and AD Digital to launch, distribute, and monetize its first FAST channel, TV Zyn, on Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platforms.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi , the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), today announced that Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT), a leading TV network in Brazil, has partnered with Amagi and AD Digital to launch, distribute, and monetize its first FAST channel, TV Zyn, on Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platforms.
The group has established international reach through pay-TV distribution, and FAST comes as an opportunity for SBT to further expand distribution.
"SBT takes another important step in its digital transformation strategy with the launch of its first FAST channel," said SBT CTO Roberto Grosman.
Amagi CONNECT will enable SBT channels — TV Zyn and SBT International — to connect with a plethora of platforms in the global CTV-led FAST universe and to boost viewership and ad revenue using its content.