Promethean TV, a digital solution to drive ROI from broadcast and interactive video, has introduced a new Sports Stats Overlay that will allow audiences to “lean in” to the match experience from the comfort of their own home, as passionately as they might in the seat of a stadium. With an immersive set of touchscreen statistics, viewers will be able to feel every second, diving deeper into a player's performance across each game. With stadium sports returning from hiatus or waiting for … [Read more...] about Kickstarting interactivity: Promethean TV introduces new Sports Stats Overlay
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Study: Void in measuring optimisation impact on viewer experience
The media industry lacks a clearly defined picture of how bitrate optimisation impacts the viewer experience, according to a recent survey of OTT providers, broadcasters, and multichannel video providers. The survey, which aggregated input from 300 respondents, showed wide variations in the methodologies used to understand optimization, and in how metrics are collected. While more than 35 percent of respondents relied on technical approaches such as PSNR (14 percent), SSIM (11.3 percent), and … [Read more...] about Study: Void in measuring optimisation impact on viewer experience
Banijay unveils new identity and portfolio
Banijay has lifted the lid on its latest re-brand following the successful completion of its landmark acquisition of Endemol Shine Group. As the ink settles on the deal, the global content production and distribution leader confirms a new and contemporary brand identity in line with its recently-elevated portfolio. Confirming the new group and its operations will be entitled “Banijay”, the business is rolling out new logos, an iconic B, a fresh colour palette, and an overhauled website, … [Read more...] about Banijay unveils new identity and portfolio
The Singapore High Court has blocked dozens of illicit streaming sites
The Singapore High Court ordered Singapore internet service providers to block the access to 17 sites associated with piracy streaming, and 41 domains that are linked to illicit streaming device (ISD) applications. The ruling comes as networks including BBC Studios, Discovery, the Premiere League, La Liga, and TVB sought an order from the Singapore High Court on 19 June. According to a press release from the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), “piracy streaming websites and illicit … [Read more...] about The Singapore High Court has blocked dozens of illicit streaming sites
Asian Television Awards to hold its 25th awards ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Now in its 25th year, the Asian Television Awards, known for valuing remarkable talents in media and entertainment in the region, will be celebrating its silver milestone with a three-day Awards Festival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 15 to 17 January 2021. It will be the first time that the awards will be hosted in the country. The venue will be announced at a later date. Considered as Asia Pacific’s most celebrated and prestigious gathering of TV industry professionals, the … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards to hold its 25th awards ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Zee5 Global rolls out a content-packed July with new movies, TV shows, and direct-to-digital movies
The largest OTT platform for Indian content, ZEE5 Global, is back with new episodes of its best-loved shows across channels, in addition to a long lineup of on-demand fiction and non-fiction shows, new originals and special curations this month. In what will surely be welcome news for its viewers around the globe, the streaming platform will be streaming fresh episodes of its most popular TV shows like the Ronit Roy starrer Kehne Ko Humsafar – with eight new episodes streaming on the platform … [Read more...] about Zee5 Global rolls out a content-packed July with new movies, TV shows, and direct-to-digital movies