75% of European adults access the internet regularly, and of these, almost half own two or more connected devices, finds Forrester’s first benchmark report on the state of consumers and technology in Europe.
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LG will be the first company to integrate PayPal into its Smart TV platform, allowing users to purchase products via their TV sets/
Netflix CEO attributes high content streaming to exclusive series House of Cards, with average hours streamed per month up 3 billion since June 2012 and quarterly revenue exceeding $1 billion.
The UK content on-demand market is almost at saturation point and is at risk of reaching its audience growth potential, reports YouGov – forcing digital content providers to make the most out of the existing current user base rather than expanding into new audiences.
The global sale of PCs has fallen by the biggest amount since 1994, finds IDC, despite the launch of Windows 8 which was expected to boost the market.
Two-timing the TV has been going on for years – from getting up during the adverts to make a cup of tea, to grannies doing their knitting during an episode of Corrie. And now, advertising brands have mobiles and tablets to contend with as well. However, instead of brands seeing these as a threat, they should be using dual screening as an opportunity to get people talking about them, says Starcom MediaVest’s Steve Smith.
Syfy becomes first UK broadcaster to offer channel-wide second-screen app, giving users access to unique content of a range of programmes.
BBC Sport reaches deal with IMG to show Rugby League World Cup and Four Nations coverage through to 2017, cementing it as the terrestrial home of England international action.
The latest report from the EAO shows how Pay TV is continuing to grow throughout Europe despite the recession, reaching consolidated revenues of almost £30 million in 2012.
