The latest Connected Intelligence report from the NPD Group predicts that by 2015 there will be an estimated 119 million connected devices delivering broadband Internet to TVs in US homes – with games consoles remaining the primary delivery device.
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BSkyB is set to issue broadband price cuts in response to BT’s recent sports offering – with a statement from BSkyB likely to be issued early this week.
A new handset-based service by Digitonic will allow high-street retail chains to send information and offers to customers as they pass shops via geolocation technology.
The latest ABC figures for May show small circulation gains for the London Free Press, while the majority of the titles in the daily and Sunday markets experienced declines.
Music analysis and internet radio company Pandora has announced the launch of a HTML5-based television service for Xbox 360 and PS3, expected to roll out across TVs and set-top boxes in the near future.
It has been speculated that ‘iRadio’ will feature audio and banner ads sold through Apple’s iAd mobile network – operating much like an online radio station – putting it in direct competition with existing services such as Spotify and Pandora.
A new study conducted by Rovi and Decipher has revealed that consumers exposed to ads that use the full capabilities of connected TVs experience higher brand favourability, awareness and purchase intent – with American Airlines achieving an increase in brand favourability of 254% in a new campaign.
Despite all the media attention given to internet, technology and mobile brands, the top 100 overall shows Generation Y remain most fond of traditional food, drink and retail brands, according to a new survey.
The BBC has ranked been ranked more popular than all other media and entertainment brands amongst 16-34 year olds, according to a new report from wOOt! Media.
A study carried out by The NPD group has revealed that Netflix accounted for 89% of all television streams in the US in Q1 2013, however despite its huge popularity, the consumption of other subscription VOD services is increasing.