Discovery Networks International has announced the launch of its first ever global Facebook page as well as a dedicated YouTube channel for its new landmark series: How We Invented The World. The live Facebook page is an initiative that will serve as a vertical on Facebook for inventions, inventors, and the ‘game changer’ in all […]
On November 6th, Denver-based EchoStar will unveil its Q3 results, but already CEO Charlie Ergen is cautioning investors not to expect too much in the future from EchoStar, especially as far as the company’s investment in wireless spectrum is concerned. EchoStar is awaiting for permission for its sister company Dish to offer internet access to […]
Dario Vivas, President of Venezuela’s National Assembly Popular Power & Communication Media Commission, says that the Venezuelan Government will revise its Pay-TV rules. The draft bill addresses three issues: the contract tie between the user and the company, the operator’s programming and prioritizing national broadcasters in Pay-TV services and EPGs. Deputy Blanca Eekhour, in charge […]
The Republic or Ireland will net a windfall of up to €533 million from the switch to digital TV broadcasts. Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte said the current auction of airwave space left free by the turning off of analogue broadcasts was officially projected to reap €185 million for the Exchequer, but he now hoped to […]
BARB data from Kantar Media has revealed that, with 24.5 million viewers, the Olympics Closing Ceremony was the most watched Olympic programme. Featuring performances from The Who, Liam Gallagher and The Spice Girls as well as athletes from 204 countries, the Closing Ceremony has become the most watched single programme on British television since 1981 […]
Samsung has revealed that the popular Amazon Instant Video app is available for immediate, free download to all 2012 Samsung Smart TVs. The Amazon Instant catalogue includes more than 140,000 movies and commercial-free TV shows available to rent or purchase. The app also allows access to the more than 30,000 titles available for free to […]
ESPNcricinfo has launched a new free multi-device, multi-screen app which provides a cricket fans a new design and user experience optimised for Windows 8 and the variety of devices which will feature it. Available worldwide now through the Windows Store, the ESPNcricinfo app is optimised for multiple devices, including touch screen devices such as tablets […]
Netflix shares slumped 16 per cent in after-hours trading in the US when it cut its guidance for full-year subscriber growth. Netflix had a full-year target of seven million new subscribers to its US service. It revealed it had added 1.1 million new US streaming subscribers in the third quarter, taking it to 3.3 million […]
The worldwide pay-TV market is growing on all major TV platforms worldwide, including cable, satellite, and IPTV, according to ABI Research’s pay-TV Market Data, which looks at average revenue per user (ARPU) and revenues worldwide. Pay-TV service revenue is expected to reach $236 billion by the end of 2012, up from $223 billion in 2011, […]
The number of adults in Britain watching TV on demand via TV sets and mobile devices is growing, whilst on demand viewing via a desktop or laptop computer has peaked, according to a study from Kantar Media. The study provides insight into consumers’ take-up and usage of digital devices and media. It found that, whilst […]