“Connected Media Users,” those who use Internet connectivity to consume digital media on their televisions within the home—often at the expense of Pay TV— represent a growing demographic in the US and worldwide. Strategy Analytics estimates that the number of so-called “cord cutters” could reach more than 10 per cent of US television households by […]
From Colin Mann in London Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) devices are likely to be launched commercially at the end of the summer, according to Thomas Wrede, VP Product Management Media at SES Astra. The HbbTV initiative is aimed at harmonising the broadcast and broadband delivery of entertainment to the end consumer through connected TVs […]
Research from The Diffusion Group (TDG) predicts that by 2020, the consumption of Internet video will eclipse the consumption of broadcast TV programming. According to TDG data, while the amount of time spent viewing TV has remained relatively stable, the amount of time consumers spent watching online video increased 84 per cent between 2008 and […]
UKTV is launching its first online-only series, FC Dave, on joindave.co.uk, the portal for its Dave channel brand. The mockumentary series, hosted by David Baddiel, will follow the misfortunes of a five-a-side football team called FC Dave. It will launch on June 3rd to capitalise on the build-up to the World Cup, which kicks off […]
A steady growth in viewing of online video, combined with the ability to target specific viewers based on their preferences and viewing history, will push US revenues for online video advertising to over $ 1.3 billion in 2010, according to a report from Parks Associates. The report finds that large percentages of consumers, especially younger […]
Online TV service SeeSaw is ramping up content and adding features in response to feedback from users on Twitter. TV series such as Doctor Who, Life On Mars, The Mighty Boosh and Spooks will be added to the line-up, as well as dramas from the US. The platform has been monitoring feedback since its launch […]
YouTube has revealed that it streams over two billion videos a day as it pitches content providers that it can offer “TV-size audiences.” You Tube owner Google has struggled with monetising the site but said last year that it would be “very profitable … in the not too distant future.” No financial details are provided […]
Online TV viewing has increased by 54 per cent since last year, with 55 per cent of 18-24-year-olds watching TV on their PCs at least once a week, according to YouGov research. YouGov's media consulting team found 36 per cent of 18-24s and 30 per cent of 25-34s said they expect to watch more TV […]
Consumer research from One Touch Intelligence has revealed detailed observations about an emerging sector within the US television marketplace – households in which adult viewers routinely watch long-form, scripted TV shows and movies from the Internet. Based on a survey of 1,007 households in which respondents watched full-length TV shows or movies within the past […]
UK commercial channel Five has appointed digital product development company Capablue to handle strategy and technical requirements for Project Canvas. Capablue will help define Five's position within the Canvas partnership, which involves representation on the central programme board, and make sure its existing systems integrate with the platform. The proposed IPTV service from broadcasters the […]