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Syfy to Launch Channel-Wide Second-Screen App (Broadcast Now)

The Syfy Sync app has been designed to support a variety of shows rather than a single programme, which is the strategy that has been adopted by the majority of UK broadcasters. Th... More

‘Split’ Decision: Fox Tries ‘Idol’ Ads on Second Screen (Variety)

If some TV networks have their way, the phrase "We'll be right back after these commercials" could become a thing of the past. During Thursday's broadcast of "American Idol," Fox w... More

Shazam Denies That it is to Release App that Tags and Finds Clothing (The Drum)

Mobile app Shazam has denied that it is set to expand its offer from music and TV advertising to clothing with a fashion app set for release. Shazam has contacted The Drum to deny ... More

Second Screens Popular But Not Always Companion TV Apps, Study Says (Los Angeles Times)

A new study from the NPD Group reveals that nearly all U.S. households own at least one device that can be used as a second screen while watching TV. It's not surprising that 87% o... More

KIT digital Adds Connected TV to Platforms for Major Broadcaster (Marketwired)

Following successful implementations at major broadcasters around the world such as RTÉ in Ireland and Liberty Global's Horizon TV in the Netherlands, KIT digital is now working t... More

NeuLion and Deluxe Team Up to Offer a Joint Digital Movie Store Solution (Broadcast Engineering)

NeuLion, Inc., a leading enabler and provider of live and on-demand content to Internet-connected devices, today announced an alliance with Deluxe Digital Distribution, a leading ... More

Media Group International Announces New Partnership with never.no (TV Technology)

As part of its forward-thinking approach to bring the very latest solutions to its customers, leading systems integrator Media Group International has announced a new partnership w... More

YuMe Service Helps Publishers Segment Inventory, Video Ad Targeting (MediaPost)

Video consumed across multiple devices continues to connect audiences, but puts a burden on publishers to analyze consumer behavior when targeting ads across screens. YuMe will rel... More

Civolution and Broadcom Collaborate to Make Automatic Advertisement Recognition Available for Set-top Boxes (Broadcast Engineering)

Civolution, the leading provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing and monetizing content, today announces its integration with set-top box chipsets from Broadc... More

SPT Networks Unveils Second Screen App (Broadband TV News)

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks has unveiled a custom second screen viewing app to accompany the premiere of Hannibal, which it co-commissioned for its global portfolio of ... More

Neuro Study Finds Second-Screen Use Boosts Viewer Engagement (Marketing Mag)

In the ultimate pursuit to discover the impact of social media interaction on viewers’ engagement, MEC and Seven recently united to undertake a neuroscience study with Neuro-Insi... More

Nintendo Must Convey Usefulness of Wii U and Second Screen to Players, Miyamoto Says (Polygon)

Game designer Shigeru Miyamoto says there's still work to be done to convince players of the usefulness of the Wii U and its second screen, telling CNN Tech he believes players wil... More

KIT To Showcase Next-Generation Social Electronic Program Guide with Remote Control at NAB 2013 (Market Wire)

KIT digital, Inc., a leading video management software and services company, will debut 2Si, a major upgrade to their white label social program guide app that aims to be the premi... More

Tubetime Integrates Civolution’s SyncNow Ad Identification for its All-In-One TV App Ecosystem (Broadcast Engineering)

Civolution, the leading provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing and monetizing content, today announces its integration by Tubetime, the entertainment techno... More

DirecTV’s First Original Show ‘Rogue’ to Debut with a Second Screen App (Lost Remote)

It seems like everyone is jumping into original programming these days, including DirecTV with its first show, Rogue, premiering this Wednesday night. Just like House of Cards on N... More

EVS Integrates Aspera fasp™ High-Speed Transfer into C-Cast Second-Screen Solution (Fort Mill Times)

Aspera, Inc., creators of next-generation software technologies that move the world’s large data at maximum speed, and EVS, a leading provider of live video production systems ha... More

NAB 2013: Vizrt, never.no Unveil Social TV Graphics Platform (Rapid TV News)

Attempting to take advantage of viewers using smartphones and tablets to comment on TV shows via social media, Vizrt has teamed with never.no to integrate live screen graphics with... More

Unicorn Media and Flingo Monetize Smart TV App Content Through Dynamic Ad (PR Newswire)

Unicorn Media today announced a new partnership with Flingo, a leading Smart TV apps publisher that delivers content on more than 20 million devices worldwide. Using Unicorn Media'... More

MipTV Keynoter Hincks Celebrates Diversity of Distribution (Variety)

If you’re one of television’s creative people — a writer, producer, entrepreneur — now’s your time, says Endemol Group prexy Tim Hincks, who will deliver the keynote spee... More

‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Walking Dead’ Break #SecondScreen Records(Zap2it)

2nd screen activity around The Walking Dead episodes during the 2nd half of S3 has mirrored that of the 1st half. From a 2nd Screen perspective, the strategy of broadcasting the se... More

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