FAST revenue is growing, but metadata is the bottleneck
FAST viewing is climbing, but today’s lead story is about the revenue leak: weak metadata is holding back ad value. Also: DPG buys Viaplay Netherlands, BBC tests low-latency Wimbledon streams, Dish DBS enters bankruptcy, HBO Max adds Tour de France multiview, piracy malware risk, and RED’s David Guetta capture. Plus: last night's FIFA World Cup results and tonight's round-of-32 kick-offs
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FAST growth hits a metadata bottleneck
Our top story: FAST viewing is up fifty five percent, but metadata problems are now limiting advertising revenue.
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Last night's results, tonight's kick-offs
England beat DR Congo two one, Belgium edged Senegal in extra time, USA blanked Bosnia. Tonight, Spain face Austria and Portugal meet Croatia.
DPG buys Viaplay Netherlands
DPG Media is buying Viaplay Netherlands in a one hundred forty two million euro streaming deal.
broadbandtvnews.com (opens in a new tab)BBC tests low-latency Wimbledon streams
The BBC has extended low latency trials to selected Wimbledon coverage, targeting a tighter delay for live online viewers.
tvbeurope.com (opens in a new tab)Dish DBS enters bankruptcy
EchoStar has confirmed a Dish DBS bankruptcy process, adding another marker to the pressure on legacy satellite television.
advanced-television.com (opens in a new tab)HBO Max adds Tour multiview
HBO Max is adding a Tour de France multiview feature, giving cycling fans more control over simultaneous race feeds.
broadbandtvnews.com (opens in a new tab)Illegal streamers face malware risk
New data says one in five illegal streamers reported malware infections after accessing pirated television, movies or live sport.
advanced-television.com (opens in a new tab)RED cameras capture Guetta in Paris
And finally, RED Digital Cinema powered a twenty two camera David Guetta capture for documentary and stadium content in Paris.
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Every story in this briefing links back to the original reporting.