In a year with a global pandemic significantly limiting social interaction, technology became more important than ever, especially for older adults, according to research from US seniors’ organisation AARP, which found that more older adults (44 per cent) view tech more positively as a way to stay connected than they did before Covid-19. In addition, […]
Netflix has reported a significant slowdown in subscriber growth, plummeting its shares, as its pandemic boom came an abrupt end. Some 3.98 million people signed up for Netflix in Q1 2021, well short of the projected 6 million. In response to the news, Netflix shares fell 11 per cent in after-hours trading to $489.28, wiping […]
IBC has set out more details around its plans to bring the content and technology industry together again and do business face to face. The content and technology event says it will “lead the way in a new era of inclusive hybrid events”, enabling the industry to engage and discover together, whether physically onsite in […]
Ericson has reported that Q1 sales, adjusted for comparable units and currency, grew by 10 per cent year-on-year. Networks sales increased by 15 per cent, driven by market share gains. Reported net income was SEK 3.2 billion (€0.3bn). Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, commented: “Our strategy, built on increased investments in R&D for […]
disguise, the technology platform enabling visual experiences at the highest level, is receiving research and development funding from Innovate UK to expand its work in virtual production. Innovate UK is part of the United Kingdom Research and Innovation organisation whose purpose is to accelerate UK economic growth by stimulating and supporting business-led innovation. It invests […]
Broadway Producers Matthew Weaver, Scott Prisand, and Joan Grande with Diamond Dog Entertainment have announced the five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages, the 30th Longest Running Show in Broadway history, will play a one-night only, global livestream jamfest Rock of Ages: All-Star Reunion Concert on April 24th, available via PPV on FITE, the streaming […]
Ampere Analysis expects Netflix to report its lowest number of new subscribers in the first quarter for four years later this week, perhaps signalling the end of the Covid-19 home entertainment boom. The first quarter is traditionally the strongest for new Netflix sign-ups, with viewers in key markets (ie North America and Europe) spending more […]
The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are now 100 days away. Research from GWI reveals that – with global sporting events now being broadcast on multiple digital channels, from social media to streaming services – consumers across the world will keep up with the Games via multiple different ways. US Millennials appear to be “all […]
Research from programmatic video platform Tremor Video and ad platform Unruly, in partnership with research and advisor firm MTM Global, reveals that nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of US digital advertising professionals believe that CTV reaches target audiences more effectively than linear TV, with 85 per cent making CTV a key part of their video […]
Programmatic media partner MiQ has taken a look at online behaviour over the last year and surveyed consumers from all around the world to find out what changes the year of lockdown has made to people and what marketers need to know to reach them. Using this analysis, it compiled a report, A Year of […]