The TMT Weekly Insight Rundown – S04 – E36
Stay ahead with exclusive insights and in-depth analysis of the latest trends across the Tech, Media, and Telecom sectors. From groundbreaking innovations to market-shaping disruptions, we bring you the news that matters most to your business and industry.
Media & Entertainment
- Moonbug Entertainment to launch CoComelon Classroom spinoff series: Moonbug, a company focused on children’s entertainment, is launching a spinoff series based on their popular CoComelon brand. This could be an interesting development for companies targeting preschool-aged children. link
- Warner Bros. Discovery and Trailer Park Group Welcome Beetlejuice Fans to the Afterlife with Next-Gen, Immersive App: Warner Bros. is releasing a new immersive app based on the movie Beetlejuice. This could signal a growing trend of studios using AR/VR to create companion experiences for their films. link
- Warner Bros. Discovery Games Launches Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions™: Warner Bros. is launching a new Harry Potter mobile game. This is likely to be popular with fans of the franchise, and could also indicate continued interest in mobile gaming based on established IPs. link
- Butterflies AI launches Butterflies Clones: First Time Anyone Can Create Themselves as AI Characters Engaging with Others On a Social Media Platform: Butterflies AI is launching a new product that allows users to create AI versions of themselves that can interact on social media. This could be a significant development in the field of social media and AI, and could have implications for how we interact with each other online. link
- Skydance Games Unveils Behemoth: A Spooky VR Game with Giant Monsters: Skydance Games is releasing a new VR game called Behemoth. This is another example of the growing VR gaming market, and could be appealing to gamers who enjoy horror or monster-based titles. link
- Gracenote launches Watch Prompts: Gracenote is launching a new product called Watch Prompts, which provides users with suggestions for what to watch next. This could be a useful tool for viewers who are overwhelmed by the large amount of content available on streaming services. link
- VideoElephant uses short form roots for FAST expansion, launches third channel on TCLtv+: VideoElephant is expanding its FAST channels by launching a third channel on TCLtv+. This could be a way for VideoElephant to reach a wider audience and compete with other FAST providers. link
Telecommunications
- Cox Communications Integrates Xumo FAST Channels into Linear Guide: Cox is integrating Xumo FAST channels into its linear guide. This could be a sign of the growing popularity of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels, which offer viewers free access to ad-supported programming. link
- Yoigo adds HBO Max and Amazon Prime to TV offer: Yoigo, a Spanish telecom provider, is adding Max and Amazon Prime Video to its TV offerings. This could be a way for Yoigo to compete with other streaming services in the Spanish market. link
- POST Luxembourg selects Synamedia EdgeCDN: POST Luxembourg has selected Synamedia EdgeCDN. This could be a way for POST Luxembourg to improve the performance of its content delivery network. link
- Orange España to launch sub-EUR 20 fibre plan (telecompaper.com): Orange Spain is launching a new fiber optic internet plan priced at less than 20 euros per month. This could be a sign of increasing competition in the European fiber optic internet market. link
- Simyo Spain improves second-home fibre conditions (telecompaper.com): Simyo Spain is improving its fiber optic internet offerings for second homes. This could be a sign of a growing trend of telecom providers catering to the needs of people who own vacation homes. link
- O2 Czech Republic Offers Smart TV: O2 Czech Republic is now offering customers their own smart TV platform. This strategic move could help the company compete more effectively in the increasingly crowded streaming market. link
- Melita Ltd. to Stream Paralympic Games: Melita will stream the Paris Paralympic Games on its TSN platform in Malta, highlighting the increasing importance of sports streaming rights in the telecom industry. Link
Technology
- MediaKind to Unveil AI-Assisted Solution for Live, On-Demand Streaming at IBC 2024: MediaKind is unveiling a new AI-assisted solution for live and on-demand streaming at IBC 2024. This could be a significant development for the media industry, as AI could help to improve the quality and efficiency of streaming services. link
- Telestream, LLC Launches its Fastest Vantage Lightspeed Server Yet: Telestream, a provider of media processing solutions, has launched its fastest Vantage Lightspeed server yet. This could be a useful tool for businesses that need to process large amounts of video content. link
- Deltatre launches packages for D3 VOLT OTT platform: Deltatre, a sports technology company, has launched new packages for its D3 VOLT OTT platform. This could be a way for sports organizations to create and manage their own streaming services. link
Thought Leadership – Week In Review
In today’s fast-paced TMT landscape, strategy is key to staying competitive. This week, we dive into practical insights for business leaders, with proven tactics to master B2B lead generation and drive growth for startups and scale-ups. We also explore effective pricing strategies to maximize profitability in tech startups, ensuring your business remains agile and poised for success in a dynamic market.
