Research released by AOL has revealed that access to first-party data is more important than ever for UK publishers, but this crucial currency is being hampered by a lack of effective analytical tools. AOL conducted one of the largest studies of its kind in the UK and US, surveying current publisher trends according to 600 […]
Samsung ranks highest in customer satisfaction with 50-inch or larger TVs, while Sony ranks highest in satisfaction with TVs smaller than 50 inches, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Television (TV) Satisfaction Report. Regardless of the size of the TV they purchase, shoppers focus on finding value. Among customers who recently purchased a television, 67 […]
A new global survey from digital platform security specialist Irdeto and global analyst firm SNL Kagan has found that video service providers, including pay-TV and OTT operators, and content producers around the world believe that one of the key drivers for operators’ implementation of 4K ultra high definition (UHD) is the expectation that consumers will […]
Broader adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) and enthusiasm for emerging technology will drive the US consumer technology industry to $286.6 billion (€260.6bn) in retail revenues ($224 billion wholesale) in 2016, according to the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA) semi-annual forecast. The latest version of CTA’s industry report, US Consumer Technology Sales and Forecasts, says sales of […]
The latest global TV display supply shortage could continue to be an issue in the third quarter of 2016, which is the most critical timing for TV makers looking to refill the panel pipeline for the upcoming holiday sales season. In response to rising display prices, TV brands are becoming more aggressive in securing the […]
UK consumers are aware of the potential benefits of the Internet of Things (“IoT”) and believe it could make their lives better, but perceived high prices and scepticism about the technology are putting them off from buying connected devices. In a new report from Deloitte,
NSR’s Commercial Satellite Ground Segment report projects the global market for Commercial Satellite Ground Equipment will grow from $5.6 billion (€5bn) in 2015 to $11.5 billion in 2025, generating over $100 billion in cumulative revenue. Mass-markets like DTH and Consumer Broadband will generate the majority of shipments. However, high-value markets such as Aeronautical Satcom and […]
The second annual Prime Day (Amazon’s take on ‘Black Friday’) was the biggest day ever for Amazon. The online shopping giant announced customer orders surpassed Prime Day 2015 by more than 60 per cent worldwide and more than 50 per cent in the US It was also the biggest day ever for Amazon devices globally […]
Findings from Hub Entertainment Research indicate that 83 per cent of Amazon users, and 93 per cent of Hulu users, also use Netflix. Hub’s findings suggest that although online TV content comes in many shapes and sizes – free with ads, TV Everywhere linked to traditional MVPDs, transactional platforms to rent or buy video, etc. […]
Convergent offers along with the aggressive campaigns of pay-TV operators such as Movistar TV, Vodafone-ONO and Orange given a boost to the pay-TV market in Spain reaching a penetration of 26.9 per cent. Despite this growth, 70.8 per cent of Spanish viewers claim not to be interested in paying for more TV channels, as they […]