How more standards could help the move to Media 4.0
The risk and challenge here is not in the ability to move certain types of programming to an automated process, but rather the loss of editorial judgement. (IBC)
Freeview put on demand content into TV guide
Freeview has launched its on-demand content showcase on Channel 100 for Play viewers, and It’s the first time the platform has on demand content into TV guide. (Broadband News)
Starz Play is SVOD market leader in MENA
IHS Markit reported that Starz Play is SVOD market leader in MENA with 26% of market share compared to Netflix at 16% and ICFLIX at 11%. (Digital Studio)
What Will Shape The Pay-TV User Interface Of The Future?
Transitioning from the traditional EPG to the app, UI is the more traditional EPG format – an interface familiar to many who still consume content in a linear fashion. (TVBEurope)
BBC Earth Launched Across MENA on beIN
The factual channel BBC Earth has launched in MENA this week on the beIN PayTV platform, with its EPG and Arabic metadata powered by Babeleye (NextTV)
Iflix Launched in Morocco
Iflix has thousands of programs aimed at providing the best of entertainment, at a low price and without constraint, and adapts its content to entertain different cultures. (NextTV)
MENA online video revenues to grow annually by 22%
EY- Digital video revenues are set to grow to by at least 22% till 2021 in the MENA region, and content creators will need to focus on multi language offerings. (Broadcast Pro)
Metaliquid Innovates with AI and Metadata at Streaming Forum
Some content may not suit all viewers, but it is conceivable that brand removal could be an actionable use of brand recognition for real-time metadata analysis. (Streaming ME)
Big data is changing OTT video
Personalization comes from the data analytics of user data and metadata. So, when you have those two big data sets you can recommend to consumers what to watch. (N-Screen)
Pearl TV & Sony develop first ATSC 3.0 EPG
Pearl TV is collaborating with Sony Electronics to develop an essential viewer navigation ingredient for next-generation television of programme guide. (Advanced TV)
