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Apple TV+ free for 3 months on Samsung TVs

From now until November 28th, Samsung Smart TV owners around the world can sign up to watch Apple TV+ free for three months. Eligible customers with 2018-2022 Samsung Smart TV models can redeem this limited time offer by opening the Apple TV app on the Samsung TV home screen and following the on-screen instructions. Apple TV+ […]

August 26, 2022

Report: OLED panel shipments fall in Q2

A report from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) says that OLED panel revenues increased 12 per cent y-o-y while there was a 3 per cent fall as a result of form factor mix changes for smartphones and y-o-y growth for automotive, game, notebook PCs, monitors, tablets and AR/VR in Q2 2022. Smartphones remained the largest […]

August 17, 2022By Chris Forrester

Survey: 69% of UK would watch ads for free content

More than two thirds (69 per cent) of UK consumers say it is acceptable to watch ads on their TVs in return for free content, according to a consumer study. The report commissioned by Samsung Ads Europe, the advertising division of Samsung Electronics, in partnership with global market research agency Verve, surveyed a panel of […]

August 9, 2022

Garner named Director of ITV Creative

ITV has announced the appointment of Mother’s Niki Garner as the new Director in charge of ITV’s in-house advertising agency, ITV Creative. She takes on the role following the departure of Matt Scarff earlier this year. Reporting to Jane Stiller ITV’s Chief Marketing Officer, Garner will lead the creative output of the commercial network, heading […]

August 8, 2022

Data: Microsoft devices most common in Smart Home

Findings in the latest Plume IQ, a monthly reveal of data-driven intelligence and customer-focused insights from personalised communications services specialist Plume, reveal that Microsoft leads brand loyalty globally. In addition to revealing the brand leaders in the device categories that are recognised for productivity in the smart home, the data also explores the influence of […]

August 3, 2022

WaterBear Network on Samsung TV Plus in Spain, Italy

WaterBear Network, the free streaming platform dedicated to sustainability and the future of the planet, has announced the continued expansion of its linear FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus across Spain and Italy. Available to Samsung’s Smart TV and select Galaxy device users, viewers of the channel will have access to all of WaterBear Network’s […]

July 20, 2022

Study: 26% of YA feel lost when a TV series ends

Whilst over a third of young adults (36 per cent) look forward to the escapism that comes with new TV shows, a study commissioned by Samsung UK reveals that over a quarter (26 per cent) feel ‘lost’ or ‘empty’ when a TV series ends. The research reveals that on average young adults will spend seven […]

July 12, 2022

Samsung Gaming Hub now on 2022 TVs; Luna soon

Samsung Electronics has announced that the Samsung Gaming Hub is now rolling out to all 2022 Samsung Smart TVs bringing game streaming content with no additional hardware or downloads needed. Announced during CES 2022, Samsung Gaming Hub is an all-in-one game streaming discovery platform where players can discover and play games from partners such as […]

July 1, 2022

Research: Multiple devices beat live sports clashes

Research from Samsung Electronics reveals the impact that programme and live sporting clashes on the TV has on household dynamics, with two in five (40 per cent) stating they have argued with family or friends on who gets to watch their favourite sport on the main TV. Some 39 per cent stated that this has […]

June 30, 2022

Radical Docs channel on Samsung TV Plus

Quintus Studios, the international factual content distributor and channel owner, has partnered with Samsung TV Plus to launch its FAST channel Radical Docs on the platform in the UK, Netherlands and Sweden. Radical Docs features a mix of real world and investigative stories, exploring the tougher side of life in some of the world’s most […]

June 30, 2022