Almost everyone in Britain claims that within five years they will be watching television via the internet or on a digital video recorder (DVR), according to new research from Rovi.Around half of the total respondents (1000 people aged 20+ in the UK) already make use of DVRs, although viewing figures suggest that people are still… Continue reading Latest research gives an insight in to the future of television
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The Broadcast in a multi-platform world seminar kicked-off the afternoon sessions at this year’s Media Playground 2010 event. Panellists including Mediaedge:CIA’s Michael Beecroft, Rovi’s Richard Bullwinkle and SeeSaw’s Ben Williams discussed Project Canvas, SeeSaw and Google TV, before making five year predictions for the television industry.LOVEFiLM’s group digital officer Lesley MacKenzie talked of possible ventures… Continue reading Video highlights from Media Playground 2010: Broadcast in a multi-platform world