According to research firm TDG’s first publicly-released consumer segmentation, Cracking the Code: Segmenting Viewers in the Age of Quantum Video, today’s adult video viewers should be understood in terms of segments so unique that they constitute an entirely new interpretative framework for video strategists. These six categories include: Young Video Minimalists, who watch significantly less […]
The number of consumers in the UK streaming paid-for content is expected to overtake those watching free streaming services this Christmas, according to research from Paywizard. Data from a UK survey reveals an expected surge in SVoD subscribers over the Christmas period that could turn the scales in favour of premium services. Paywizard reports that […]
In tandem with announcing a raft of seasonal offerings, updates to mobile apps and exclusive programming, the BBC iPlayer is launching on the all-new Apple TV. In addition, following the launch of BBC Store in November, people who use BBC iPlayer’s mobile and tablet apps and sign-in will now be able to stream their BBC […]
UK viewers won’t be tied to the TV schedule this Christmas holiday, according to Ofcom research, which shows they are now using their TV gadgets more than any other major country. Ofcom research suggests that 70 per cent (31 million) of UK adults will watch TV using free-to-air catch-up services such as BBC iPlayer and […]
Online TV provider Zattoo has launched a free VoD service in Germany. At launch the service offers content from Spiegel TV, Studio Hamburg and Fashion TV with additional partners, including ProSiebenSat.1, to be added in the coming weeks. The ad-supported service is available through the Zattoo website and within the Windows 10 app. Zattoo intends […]
According to findings from TiVo’s Third Annual Millennial Video Entertainment Survey, Millennials still consume TV shows more than any other type of video content, even if they’re not watching the content from a traditional paid TV provider. Seventy-three per cent of Millennials report they watch network and cable TV shows regularly. Older generations showed virtually […]
There were 313 million TV and radio requests for programmes on BBC iPlayer in October. As the nights draw in, TV increases in appeal and there were 15 million more TV requests than in October last year, noted the corporation.Requests from computers, mobiles and tablets all increased in October (up 5 per cent, 9 per […]
The BBC Trust has formally approved proposals to move BBC Three online, and has set conditions to ensure that younger audiences continue to be well served, in its final decision on a package of proposals from the BBC. Trustees concluded that that there is clear public value in moving BBC Three online, as independent evidence […]
US airline JetBlue has confirmed that unlimited streaming entertainment on Amazon Video is available beginning this week on over 150 JetBlue aircraft equipped with free Fly-Fi broadband Internet, just in time to entertain travellers during the holiday travel season. Fly-Fi Internet connectivity is currently available only over the contiguous US. Amazon Prime members can sign-in […]
Parks Associates has published the results of its consumer research project Connected Consumer in Europe, which surveyed broadband households in the UK, Germany, Spain, and France to track adoption and future purchase plans of IoT, smart home, and connected entertainment solutions. The project found that approximately 9 per cent of these Western European broadband households […]