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Amagi Reports Remarkable Growth of Broadcast and FAST Channels on Google Cloud

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV today announced a strong surge in its customer deployments of broadcast and FAST channels on Google Cloud. Its channel growth of over 30 percent on Google Cloud in the last six months underscores Amagi's steadfast commitment to providing its customers with cutting-edge and cost-efficient cloud-native technology, and a seamless experience to manage their digital linear and broadcast workflows.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV today announced a strong surge in its customer deployments of broadcast and FAST channels on Google Cloud.
  • This growth reaffirms the continuing market traction for the combined cloud solutions from Amagi and Google Cloud to reshape the cloud broadcast and streaming landscape.
  • Anil Saboo, Director, Industry ISV Partnerships, Google Cloud, expressed enthusiasm, stating, "Amagi is a leader in cloud adoption for the broadcast industry.
  • In partnering with Google Cloud, Amagi is harnessing the power of Google Cloud to drive growth in the media and entertainment sector.

Apex Media Partners Announces In Touch+ FAST Channel on Amazon Freevee

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In Touch Ministries, the longtime Christian evangelical organization with a mission to spread the good news of Jesus Christ with people around the world, has added an even bigger platform to share its message. Launched on March 19, Amazon Freevee customers are now able to stream the sound biblical teachings of Dr. Charles Stanley and other thoughtfully considered, like-minded ministries on the In Touch+ channel.

Key Points: 
  • Guiding the organization through its expansion to Freevee and the ever-evolving media landscape is Apex Media Partners, with its 30 years of trusted leadership in ministry media strategy and execution.
  • Freevee will serve as the premier linear streaming home for Dr. Stanley and a diverse collection of the ministry's content partners.
  • Amazon Freevee is a streaming video service with thousands of premium movies and TV shows, including Originals and free ad-supported (FAST) Channels, available anytime, for free.
  • All FAST Channels available on Freevee can be accessed through the Freevee app, as well as within Fire TV and Prime Video.

Filmocentro Enhances Playout Efficiency with Harmonic's Cloud Solutions

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced the successful implementation of its cloud-native VOS®360 Media SaaS for Chilean content provider Filmocentro, significantly optimizing playout and primary distribution operations. Partnering closely with Chilean telecommunications supplier Totaltel, Harmonic has enabled Filmocentro to achieve unparalleled efficiency, reliability and flexibility in its workflows.

Key Points: 
  • Partnering closely with Chilean telecommunications supplier Totaltel, Harmonic has enabled Filmocentro to achieve unparalleled efficiency, reliability and flexibility in its workflows.
  • "With Harmonic's VOS360 SaaS, we have streamlined our playout and distribution processes, unlocking greater efficiency and scalability," said Manuel Pardo, chief operating officer at Filmocentro.
  • "The transition from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud was seamless, thanks to Harmonic's video and cloud expertise and Totaltel's managed service implementation.
  • Harmonic's SaaS-based playout and distribution solution not only reduces maintenance costs for Filmocentro, but also future-proofs its operations.

Akta is Pioneering the Future of AI Powered Converged Video

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

MIAMI, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Akta, a leading video platform provider, will showcase its latest innovations for unifying streaming video, monetization and broadcast workflows in the cloud using artificial intelligence at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • "Akta is showcasing innovative solutions that enable both the technical and business principals to deliver world class monetizable video experiences while reducing cost."
  • Alper Turgut, Chairman
    Our advanced technology uses AI to unify three worlds that were traditionally separate: Online Video Streaming, Monetization/Advertising and Broadcast.
  • We're innovating broadcast playout and FAST channel creation while helping monetize, syndicate and deliver video to any screen including traditional broadcast.
  • Automate Video Editing / Summarization/ Metadata with AI - using our advanced video processing capabilities, Akta customers can leverage Generative AI to analyze video content and generate relevant metadata, automatically edit clips based on understood triggers and behaviors, and create summaries of video on the fly.

Pixalate Releases Global Q4 2023 CTV FAST Apps Rankings & Traffic Analysis Report for Roku: 17% Higher Invalid Traffic (IVT) Rate on Non-FAST Apps

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

LONDON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q4 2023 Global Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) Apps Rankings and Traffic Analysis Report for Roku.

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  • LONDON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q4 2023 Global Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) Apps Rankings and Traffic Analysis Report for Roku.
  • Pixalate also published Apple TV , Amazon Fire TV , and Samsung Smart TV versions of the report.
  • The research uncovers the programmatic advertising insights of FAST apps - including ad spend trends, invalid traffic (IVT, including ad fraud), and top-grossing FAST apps - across Roku devices in Q4 2023.
  • IVT rates for non-FAST apps on Roku are 17% higher than those for FAST apps.

Pixalate Releases Global Q4 2023 CTV FAST Apps Rankings & Traffic Analysis Report for Samsung Smart TV: 5% Higher Invalid Traffic (IVT) Rate on FAST Apps

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

LONDON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q4 2023 Global Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) Apps Rankings and Traffic Analysis Report for Samsung Smart TV.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q4 2023 Global Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) Apps Rankings and Traffic Analysis Report for Samsung Smart TV.
  • The research uncovers the programmatic advertising insights of FAST apps - including ad spend trends, invalid traffic (IVT, including ad fraud), and top-grossing FAST apps - across Samsung Smart TV devices in Q4 2023.
  • IVT rates for FAST apps on Samsung Smart TV are 5% higher than those for non-FAST apps.
  • FAST apps appear to be thriving in response to this sentiment, providing users with free (albeit ad-supported) video streaming services.”

Pixalate Releases Global Q4 2023 CTV FAST Apps Rankings & Traffic Analysis Report for Amazon Fire TV: 66% Higher Invalid Traffic (IVT) Rate on Non-FAST Apps

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

LONDON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q4 2023 Global Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) Apps Rankings and Traffic Analysis Report for Amazon Fire TV .

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q4 2023 Global Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) Apps Rankings and Traffic Analysis Report for Amazon Fire TV .
  • Pixalate also published Roku , Samsung Smart TV , and Apple TV versions of the report.
  • The research uncovers the programmatic advertising insights of FAST apps - including ad spend trends, invalid traffic (IVT, including ad fraud), and top-grossing FAST apps - across Amazon Fire TV devices in Q4 2023.
  • FAST apps appear to be thriving in response to this sentiment, providing users with free (albeit ad-supported) video streaming services.”

Pixalate Releases Global Q4 2023 CTV FAST Apps Rankings & Traffic Analysis Report for Apple TV: 33% Higher Invalid Traffic (IVT) Rate on non-FAST Apps

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

LONDON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q4 2023 Global Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) Apps Rankings and Traffic Analysis Report for Apple TV .

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q4 2023 Global Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) Apps Rankings and Traffic Analysis Report for Apple TV .
  • Pixalate also published Roku , Amazon Fire TV , and Samsung Smart TV versions of the report.
  • The research uncovers the programmatic advertising insights of FAST apps - including ad spend trends, invalid traffic (IVT, including ad fraud), and top-grossing FAST apps - across Apple TV devices in Q4 2023.
  • IVT rates for non-FAST apps on Apple TV are 33% higher than those for FAST apps.

MEDIAGENIX Showcases FAST Automation and Content Scheduling Tools for Broadcast and Cable Networks at NAB Show 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

LAS VEGAS, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAB Show 2024 – At NAB Show , MEDIAGENIX will showcase how broadcast networks and cable operators can monetize streaming platforms and accelerate their go-to-market by optimizing content strategy and planning, maximizing content value and automating FAST and VOD implementations.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAB Show 2024 – At NAB Show , MEDIAGENIX will showcase how broadcast networks and cable operators can monetize streaming platforms and accelerate their go-to-market by optimizing content strategy and planning, maximizing content value and automating FAST and VOD implementations.
  • The company will be demonstrating an array of technologies at booth W2066 in West Hall, April 14-17— from strategic planning and AI-optimized ratings prediction to collaborative title management and automated FAST scheduling.
  • The company will also share multiple announcements and be available for interviews

Super League and Common Sense Networks Join Forces To Launch Global Initiative For Safe, Age-Appropriate Advertising And Immersive Content for Marketers Looking To Reach Youth Audiences

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

“Connecting and communicating with young consumers in a safe, appropriate, and compliant manner is essential for Super League’s partners, and there is no better standard bearer in child-appropriate contextual content advertising than Common Sense Networks,” said Matt Edelman, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Super League.

Key Points: 
  • “Connecting and communicating with young consumers in a safe, appropriate, and compliant manner is essential for Super League’s partners, and there is no better standard bearer in child-appropriate contextual content advertising than Common Sense Networks,” said Matt Edelman, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Super League.
  • With an exclusive suite of proprietary dynamic content products and measurement tools, alongside the ability to harness Roblox’s Immersive Ads, Super League sits at the forefront of the marketplace.
  • “The intersection of gaming and video content represents a dominant footprint for kids on digital platforms.
  • Super League and Common Sense Networks will be rolling out one-of-a-kind, pioneering packages and programs with leading brands throughout the rest of 2024.