16% of connected pay-TV homes use mobile for TV control
According to data from The Diffusion Group (TDG), 16 per cent of adult broadband users utilise a smart phone or tablet to control their television. More specifically,
May 16, 2014
Companion devices
zeebox reborn as Beamly
Beamly (formerly zeebox) is launching on iPhone, iPad, Android and the web with what it describes as a new brand and a vibrant, exciting new app representing the state of the art of social television. With the Beamly app, TV fans now have a single 24/7 destination where they can: Follow the shows and stars […]
April 14, 2014
1 in 5 Americans connect social media and TV
Nineteen per cent of online Americans ages 15-54 say they are reached by social media at least once a day regarding primetime TV, according to a Council for Research Excellence (CRE) study. For example, someone who saw something or posted something about a primetime TV show on Facebook or Twitter would fall within this category. […]
April 11, 2014
New mobile app from CanalPlay
French SVoD service CanalPlay is launching a new version of its mobile application for all iOS and Android screens. The CanalPlay app provides a new more fluid and intuitive handling experience with a greater speed of access to content. It also incorporates a system of recommendation, and in the coming weeks will offer a ‘Kids’ […]
April 9, 2014
Applicaster integrates with Avid iNEWS
Applicaster, a provider of broadcast solutions for cross-screen TV experiences, has integrated its technology with the Avid iNEWS newsroom management system allowing broadcasters to trigger second screen activities directly from the system itself, and send back results to on-screen graphics systems. The integrated solution enables the broadcast production team to easily launch and operate second […]
April 2, 2014
Research: TV Tweets activate viewers
An industry study examining the value of the earned TV Twitter audience for media companies and brands has found that more than 90 per cent of those who see TV show-related tweets have taken immediate action to watch, search for or share content. The study also found that TV show viewers exposed to brand tweets […]
March 25, 2014
London Live chooses Monterosa’s LViS
Second-screen platform provider Monterosa has confirmed that London Live will deply its LViS Studio, a platform that allows producers and advertisers to create, pilot, deploy and monetise second-screen apps across devices and social platforms. Under the deal with London Live, which is launching March 31st, Monterosa and LViS Studio will provide the new 24/7 London […]
March 19, 2014
DLNA releases CVP-2 certification
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) has released the organization’s CVP-2 Guidelines and announced that DLNA Members can begin certifying products to the specifications in September. The availability of devices such as TVs, game consoles, tablets, phones, PCs and set top boxes certified to the CVP-2 Guidelines will enable consumers to enjoy their service providers’ […]
March 18, 2014
Tablets drive demand for smart connected devices
The smart connected device (SCD) market continued to post strong growth in 2013, with combined shipments of PCs, tablets, and smartphones reaching over 16 million units in the UK in Q4 2013 and totaling to over 56 million units for 2013 and 11.1 per cent growth compared with 2012, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). […]
March 5, 2014
Tagvance, Monterosa, Civolution, Turkish cross-channel app
Civolution, a provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing and monetising content, Tagvance, an innovation project house, and Monterosa, a second screen specialist, have confirmed the launch of the first Turkish cross-TV-channel cross-screen app compatible with mobile devices. The ‘umbrella’ app enables subscribers to access original content on entertainment channels in Turkey. “Telecom operators […]
March 4, 2014