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Nielsen: Traditional TV still dominates

In its Q1 Cross Platform Report Nielsen says that, despite a small dip on last year, traditional live TV remains dominant while streaming and mobile video use is growing but still small in comparison. “Still vibrant, traditional TV is thriving as viewers continue to go to their sets for entertainment and information that appeals to […]

June 11, 2013

Majority of Canadians are marathon viewers

A Rogers Innovation Report reveals that Canadians’ love affair with their TVs continues and that technology is significantly changing where and how they watch it. The report shows that a majority of Canadians participate in TV marathon sessions, access TV entertainment on smartphones and tablets, and are using social media to enhance their viewing experiences. […]

June 11, 2013

Time Warner in China investment initiative

Time Warner Inc and China Media Capital, China’s leading investment fund focused on media and entertainment, have formed a strategic investment partnership. The news was revealed in the western Chinese city of Chengdu, where business leaders convened for the 2013 Fortune Global Forum. The partnership aims to capitalise on China’s rapidly expanding media sector as […]

June 7, 2013By Colin Mann

PwC: Digital half of all entertainment spend by 2017

Consumer access to entertainment & media (E&M) content and experiences is being democratised by ever increasing access to the Internet and strong growth in the ownership of smart devices. According to PwC’s annual Global Entertainment and Media Outlook, even though traditional, non-digital media will continue to dominate E&M spending during the forecast period, growth will […]

June 7, 2013

Horizon: Remote control via iPad and iPhone

upc cablecom presents the Horizon TV Remote app which allows customers to use their iPad and iPhone as a remote control for Horizon. Switzerland’s largest provider of TV and fast Internet is thus improving the TV and Video on Demand experience even further for its Horizon customers. As well as being able to watch live […]

June 7, 2013

YouTube triples mobile ad revenue

YouTube has tripled its mobile advertising revenue in the last six months, and a key factor may have been the removal of the YouTube app from Apple’s iOS software. The news comes from a Bloomberg interview with YouTube’s vice president of sales Lucas Watson who commented: “It’s a huge part of our business, and we […]

June 6, 2013

PwC: Digital innovation will drive world media growth

Consumers’ access to Entertainment & Media content and experiences is being democratised around the world by ever increasing access to the Internet and explosive growth in the ownership of smart devices. According to a PwC report, growth in the industry will come from spending on digitally delivered media during the next five years, although most […]

June 5, 2013

Nielsen, Syncbak complete mobile viewing trial

Nielsen and Syncbak have announced the successful completion of a technical trial aimed at capturing and measuring viewing of television content on mobile devices using Syncbak technology. The trial verified that broadcasters can obtain measureable online and mobile viewing using Syncbak technology. In collaboration with CBS, which is a strategic investor of Syncbak, Nielsen conducted […]

June 5, 2013

Amazon makes exclusive Viacom deal

Amazon and Viacom have revealed a multi-year licensing agreement that will see Prime Instant Video adding thousands of episodes from Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, MTV and Comedy Central – including a collection of subscription TV shows customers not found elsewhere like Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, Blue’s Clues and The Backyardigans, all available to Kindle […]

June 4, 2013

Most mobile-TV viewing occurs in the home

The majority of mobile TV viewing occasions – 82 per cent of tablet and 64 per cent of smartphone – occurs in the home, according to a study by market research firm Chadwick Martin Bailey. Additionally, the primary driver for consumers watching video on mobile devices is convenience – not to avoid advertising. The study […]

June 4, 2013