Culture Secretary: ‘We’ll Protect Terrestrial TV’

advanced television | Sep 26, 2023 |

UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will outline a plan to maximize the potential of UK’s TV industry. A new research and engagement programme will look at the future of Free-to-air terrestrial TV in the UK to ensure offerings remain world-class for audiences.UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will outline a plan to maximize the potential of UK’s TV industry. A new research and engagement programme will look at the future of Free-to-air terrestrial TV in the UK to ensure offerings remain world-class for audiences.

Survey Finds Discontent Among Streamers But Opportunities Abound

Tv Technology | Sep 26, 2023 |

Streamers feel undervalued, baby boomers a potential revenue opportunity. Free streaming services draw interest with relevant content. 65% of Netflix users consider alternatives due to crackdown on password sharing. Success achievable by addressing nuances among viewers.Streamers feel undervalued, baby boomers a potential revenue opportunity. Free streaming services draw interest with relevant content. 65% of Netflix users consider alternatives due to crackdown on password sharing. Success achievable by addressing nuances among viewers.

Tubi Partners with AI Firm to Improve Search Function

THESTREAMABLE | Sep 26, 2023 |

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, partners with OpenAI to provide RabbitAI in open beta for iOS customers. RabbitAI provides users with personalized results and learns their preferences, helping them discover the wide selection of 200,000+ titles on-demand. This could be groundbreaking, boosting engagement and helping more people find what they want.Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, partners with OpenAI to provide RabbitAI in open beta for iOS customers. RabbitAI provides users with personalized results and learns their preferences, helping them discover the wide selection of 200,000+ titles on-demand. This could be groundbreaking, boosting engagement and helping more people find what they want.

22% of All Digital Ad Spend, 30% of Mobile Lost to Ad Fraud in 2023

Mediapost | Sep 26, 2023 | , ,

Ad fraud is projected to cost $84.2 billion this year & rise to $172.3 billion by 2028, representing 30% of mobile & 20% of online ads. Fraud will be highest in in-app ads while search & social channels are vulnerable to attribution fraud. Anti-fraud platforms could save up to $47 billion.Ad fraud is projected to cost $84.2 billion this year & rise to $172.3 billion by 2028, representing 30% of mobile & 20% of online ads. Fraud will be highest in in-app ads while search & social channels are vulnerable to attribution fraud. Anti-fraud platforms could save up to $47 billion.

German Court Orders Netflix to Stop Using Broadcom Technology to Stream UHD Content

MEDIAPLAYNEWS | Sep 26, 2023 | ,

Netflix illegally using Broadcom’s patent for HEVC/H.265 video coding in Germany is ruled by court, with an injunction issued to stop use. Broadcom is pleased while Netflix didn’t comment. Ruling will affect 13.2 million German subscribers.Netflix illegally using Broadcom’s patent for HEVC/H.265 video coding in Germany is ruled by court, with an injunction issued to stop use. Broadcom is pleased while Netflix didn’t comment. Ruling will affect 13.2 million German subscribers.

U.S. Ad Market Posts First Consecutive Monthly Gain Since June 2022

Mediapost | Sep 26, 2023 |

U.S. ad market had modest 1.2% growth in August after July’s 6.2% increase, but is still down 1.5% year-on-year. Magna upgraded forecasts to 2024 based on increased demand, but September and 4th quarter will show if growth is sustainable.U.S. ad market had modest 1.2% growth in August after July’s 6.2% increase, but is still down 1.5% year-on-year. Magna upgraded forecasts to 2024 based on increased demand, but September and 4th quarter will show if growth is sustainable.

FCC Chair Proposes Restoring Open Internet Rules

Mediapost | Sep 26, 2023 |

The FCC is proposing to restore net neutrality by reclassifying broadband as a utility. Consumer advocates support this, but industry groups oppose it. California passed a law prohibiting broadband providers from throttling or blocking traffic in 2018, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld it. The FCC will vote on detailed regulations in October after public comments are collected.The FCC is proposing to restore net neutrality by reclassifying broadband as a utility. Consumer advocates support this, but industry groups oppose it. California passed a law prohibiting broadband providers from throttling or blocking traffic in 2018, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld it. The FCC will vote on detailed regulations in October after public comments are collected.

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TiVo Report: TVOD Users Grow as Moviegoing Interest and Number of SVOD Services Used Drops

MEDIAPLAYNEWS | Sep 26, 2023


TVOD and SVOD usage has increased, while streaming services and consumer spending have decreased. Smart TV purchases have stayed consistent. For Discovery Inc., Q3 saw 20 million subscribers, while French broadband households now prefer SVOD and TVOD.TVOD and SVOD usage has increased, while streaming services and consumer spending have decreased. Smart TV purchases have stayed consistent. For Discovery Inc., Q3 saw 20 million subscribers, while French broadband households now prefer SVOD and TVOD.

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Adding a Watermark in FFmpeg: a Comprehensive Guide

OTTVERSE | Sep 26, 2023

- FFmpeg is an open-source tool used for video, image, and audio manipulation. Install it on various platforms to add static image watermarks, dynamic video watermarks, and text watermarks easily with the -filter_complex option. Customize position and transparencey for powerful effects and content protection.- FFmpeg is an open-source tool used for video, image, and audio manipulation. Install it on various platforms to add static image watermarks, dynamic video watermarks, and text watermarks easily with the -filter_complex option. Customize position and transparencey for powerful effects and content protection.

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Disney+ Rolling Out Anti-Password Sharing Rules

THESTREAMABLE | Sep 26, 2023


Get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ together for only $12.99/month! Watch over 25 originals, 7500 episodes, 10 movies, 400 titles from the Disney Vault, plus 100 recent films. Sign up at disneyplus.com.Get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ together for only $12.99/month! Watch over 25 originals, 7500 episodes, 10 movies, 400 titles from the Disney Vault, plus 100 recent films. Sign up at disneyplus.com.

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Super Aggregation Key to MVPDs’ Success in Next Decade

Rapid TV News | Sep 22, 2023


MVPDs must become super aggregators to secure their role in the streaming market. A Caretta Research report encourages cloud-native, open architectures and AI for success by 2030, such as intelligent bundling and deep linking for improved consumer experience.MVPDs must become super aggregators to secure their role in the streaming market. A Caretta Research report encourages cloud-native, open architectures and AI for success by 2030, such as intelligent bundling and deep linking for improved consumer experience.

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Is SBS Gearing up for an Advertising Boom?

MUMBRELLA | Sep 26, 2023


SBS Audio has rebranded and expanded to provide programming in sixty languages, serving 92% of non-English speaking households. It offers seven live radio stations, podcasts and advertizing opportunities, targeting multicultural and multilingual communities. Meanwhile, Nerly.tv provides free real-time news streaming, music and entertainment from major networks all over the world.SBS Audio has rebranded and expanded to provide programming in sixty languages, serving 92% of non-English speaking households. It offers seven live radio stations, podcasts and advertizing opportunities, targeting multicultural and multilingual communities. Meanwhile, Nerly.tv provides free real-time news streaming, music and entertainment from major networks all over the world.

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Streamers Launch First Official Trade Group

AXIOS | Sep 26, 2023

Streamers have formed an official trade group, led by Twitch, YouTube Gaming, Facebook Gaming and Mixer, to negotiate with publishers and platforms, promote fair labor practices and provide educational resources. The group gives streamers a unified voice to address their needs in the quickly evolving streaming industry.Streamers have formed an official trade group, led by Twitch, YouTube Gaming, Facebook Gaming and Mixer, to negotiate with publishers and platforms, promote fair labor practices and provide educational resources. The group gives streamers a unified voice to address their needs in the quickly evolving streaming industry.

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LG Announces it Will Stop Including ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV OTA Tuners in Its TVs Because of Patent Fights

CORDCUTTERSNEWS | Sep 25, 2023


LG lost a patent infringement case about technology used in NextGen TVs, leading to the cancellation of ATSC 3.0 tuners in their products. This has resulted in LG ceasing production of devices that use this technology.LG lost a patent infringement case about technology used in NextGen TVs, leading to the cancellation of ATSC 3.0 tuners in their products. This has resulted in LG ceasing production of devices that use this technology.

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#Ibc2023 #Contentsecurity #Videotechnology

Faultline on LinkedIn | Sep 26, 2023

At IBC 2023, vendors felt pressure from customers to cut costs. Friend MTS reported that cost-cutting measures have made them a cost center instead of a revenue generator, causing anxieties in the video technology industry.At IBC 2023, vendors felt pressure from customers to cut costs. Friend MTS reported that cost-cutting measures have made them a cost center instead of a revenue generator, causing anxieties in the video technology industry.