Thaicom, one of Asia’s leading satellite operators, alongside a joint venture between Kantana Group and Intouch Holdings has launched its first 2nd Screen platform in Thailand. The service will first be used to air Gossip Girl, licensed from the Gossip Girl TV series in the US, on the Channel 3 Television Network. “2nd Screen is […]
Research has shown that the trend of using a smartphone or tablet whilst watching TV is distracting viewers and significantly damaging the impact of advertising campaigns. A study at Ohio State University demonstrates that viewers are struggling to recall brands they see or hear about on TV if using other devices simultaneously. The results of […]
The tablet computer has established itself as a must-have device in just five years with more than half of UK homes now owning one, up from just 2 per cent in 2011, reports Ofcom. Tablets are proving particularly popular among people aged 35-54 with nearly two thirds of this age group (64 per cent) having […]
As well as introducing a raft of enhancements to its music service, Spotify is adding video clips and audio shows to the music mix. “We know there are times in the day you want to switch between music to catch up on the latest news, listen to your favourite podcast or simply watch something fun. […]
BT TV says it has stolen a march on its rivals by becoming the first pay-TV provider in the UK to offer customers the chance to buy-to-keep the box set of Game of Thrones and other premium programmes through a partnership with HBO Home Entertainment. BT’s new deal with HBO Home Entertainment means customers can […]
A major shift in the consumer electronics (CE) products owned by US households is now underway, according to the 17th Annual CE Ownership and Market Potential Study from trade group the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). Smartphones are now the third most-owned CE product in the country, trailing only
Pockets of growth in the Tablet market was found among smaller vendors like Huawei, TCL-Alcatel, and LG while market leaders Apple and Samsung suffered double-digit shipment declines in Q1 2015, pushing the total market 8 per cent lower year-on-year. According to Strategy Analytics, smaller vendors are picking up steam in this environment, but Apple and […]
US telco AT&T and Hulu have signed a deal that will bring the popular Hulu subscription streaming service to AT&T customers through AT&T’s websites and mobile applications. “We know that our customers want to be able to access video on multiple devices,” said Andrew Goodman, associate vice president, AT&T content acquisition. “So we’re excited to […]
In a move to make it more competitive against recent market entrant Netflix, Australian TV and movie streaming service Quickflix has entered an agreement with Foxtel in which the Presto movie and TV subscription video on demand streaming service will be distributed by Quickflix to existing and future customers. Presto will be available within Quickflix […]
People are spending twice as much time online compared to 10 years ago, fuelled by increasing use of tablets and smartphones, according to Ofcom research. Ofcom’s Media Use and Attitudes 2015 report shows