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Forecast: Electronic retailers to see largest uplift in Black Friday sales

Electronic retailers could be in for bumper sales this Black Friday [November 29th] after figures show the sector is expected to see a big uplift in web traffic this year. Digital PR agency Tank analysed keywords for over 150 retailers from November 2023 to October 2024 to reveal which companies and products are set to […]

November 22, 2024

Report: There is no ‘first’ and ‘second’ screen

IMG has launched its Digital Trends Report 2025, exploring the technologies and developments that will shape the sports media landscape for rightsholders over the next 12 months. Featuring insights and analysis from IMG’s global team of digital experts, this year’s predictions explore how D2C strategy is pivoting from non-premium content to gamification, the notion that […]

November 19, 2024

Research: 68% of US homes have a smart TV

Parks Associates’ consumer research, Battle of the Platforms: Assessing Connected TV Ecosystems, surveyed 8,000 US internet households and finds that 68 per cent now own a smart TV and 46 per cent own a streaming media player, an increase from 2020 when 54 per cent and 42 per cent owned these devices, respectively. “TVs are […]

November 15, 2024

Report: Improvements in latency for live sports streaming

The Digital TV Group (DTG) has released its latest analysis, showcasing notable improvements in live sports streaming performance in the UK across three major events in 2024: Wimbledon, the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. The study examined device performance, latency, and accessibility features, compared with 2023 live events, providing critical insights into the current […]

November 14, 2024

Forecast: Internet space race heats up in 2025

From mining on the moon to humanoid robots, DE-CIX experts Ivo Ivanov (CEO) and Dr Thomas King (CTO) evaluate some of the biggest trends and the essential interplay with communication technology. Below are 5 trends they believe will shape the connected business world, the further evolution of technology, and the interconnection business in 2025. Trend […]

November 12, 2024

Report: Roku, Samsung, Amazon dominate US CTV platforms

A Parks Associates study, Battle of the Platforms: Assessing Connected TV Ecosystems, reports that Roku and Amazon are the most popular brands of streaming media players purchased, while Samsung is the most popular brand of smart TV purchased. Together, these three brands dominate in terms of consumer viewing habits, with 65 per cent of US […]

November 8, 2024

Survey: 55% of media companies struggle with automation

Mediagenix, a provider of smart content solutions, has published its annual M-Connect Survey results. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the media industry’s current state of maturity in three critical areas: data-driven decision-making, automation, and system connectivity.  The report is based on responses gathered during the May 2024 M-Connect event and assesses participants’ maturity […]

November 6, 2024

Forecast: Half of European, US homes smart by 2028

According to a research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of smart homes in Europe and North America reached 126.2 million in 2023. North America is the leading market in terms of penetration and 41 percent of all households in the region had at least one smart home product or system […]

October 24, 2024

Research: 53% see benefits of product ecosystem

Parks Associates research shows the majority of US households that own or are planning to purchase a connected TV (CTV) device recognise the benefits of staying within a product ecosystem – 53 per cent state it is easier to manage apps and preferences when using devices within the same ecosystem. With one-third of households planning […]

October 18, 2024

Italy averages 5 screens per household

The growing number of smart TVs in Italy indicates a growing trend towards digital viewing habits. According to Lorenzo Sassoli de Bianchi, President of Italian TV audience research company Auditel, smart TVs (22.4 million) have furthered the lead over traditional TVs (21.2 million) in Italian households. Additionally, Italy has 48.9 million smartphones, 19.7 million desktop […]

October 11, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome