Overview

LTN Signal provides fully managed linear metadata services to optimize ad placement, content transformation, and regionalization of TV streams. It is part of the LTN ecosystem and operates over the private, high-performance LTN IP network. Broadcasters and content providers can precisely control program segments such as ads, blackouts, or graphics, and generate multiple feed variants — all automated and without additional on-site hardware.

Features & Capabilities

• Ad Break Replacement: Accurate insertion and replacement of ad/promotional segments using SCTE signaling.
• Regional Blackouts: Automate program blackouts for specific regions to comply with distribution rights.
• Graphics & Audio Overlay: Overlay custom graphics or alternate audio tracks, for example for localized versions.
• Automated VOD Creation: Automatically create VOD assets from linear broadcasts.
• On‑Premises Integration (“Connect”): Deploy an on-site metadata insertion service that integrates with existing broadcast playout systems.
• In-Network Insertion (“Cue”): Insert metadata and SCTE markers in-flight within the LTN network, eliminating the need for local hardware.
• Universal Signaling (“Target”): Enables frame-accurate signaling and cross-platform addressable ad delivery, compatible with SCTE 104/35, video watermarking, and DASH/X-Links.
• Scalability & Flexibility: Supports multiple SCTE-35 profiles and scales to many downstream platforms without reconfiguring upstream systems.
• 24/7 Monitoring & Support: Always-on network operations center ensures signal health, reliability, and real-time monitoring.
• Cloud-Based Architecture: Built on LTN’s private, multicARRIER-routed IP network, offering low latency and high reliability.
• Interoperability: Compatible with standard broadcast and signaling protocols (SMPTE ST 2022, ST 2110, ST 2038).
• Metadata Translation: Serves as a translation layer between scheduling systems, traffic systems, ad decisioning, and addressable platforms.