A new forecast from MRG predicts that IPTV subscribers will grow from 24.4 million in 2008 to 92.8 million in 2012, with IPTV service revenue totaling $37.1 billion by 2012. The global forecast says that while Europe’s subscriber size in 2012 will remain dominant, Asia’s subscriber base will nearly equal Europe’s in 2012, followed by… Continue reading IPTV Subscribers Forecast To Reach 92.8m In 2012
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eMarketer has revised downward its projections for US social network ad spending, now estimating that advertisers will spend $1.4 billion to place ads on social networks this year, down from the previous projection of $1.6 billion. The poor economy is partly responsible for the revised estimates, particularly for those companies who will cut experimental ad… Continue reading eMarketer Lowers Social networking Adspend Estimate
New figures from comScore reveal that 14.8 million people in the UK visited a newspaper site in March, viewing a total of 448 million pages of newspaper content over the course of the month.The Sun Online was the most popular online newspaper in the UK, said comScore, attracting 4.3 million visitors in March and accounting… Continue reading 14.8 Million People Visited A Newspaper Site In March
The global market for mobile web 2.0 will be worth $22.4 billion in 2013, up from $5.5 billion currently, according to a new report by Juniper Research. Total global revenues for mobile social networking/user generated content (UGC) will rocket from $1.8 billion in 2008, to $11.2 billion in 2013, accounting for 50% of the market,… Continue reading Mobile Web 2.0 revenues To Reach $22.4bn By 2013
Kangaroo, the forthcoming broadband TV service from BBC Worldwide, ITV and Channel 4, could be launched under the name SeeSaw.It is understood that a shortlist of possible names for the service has been drawn up, with some executives favouring SeeSaw.However, according to a report on MediaGuardian.co.uk, a source close to the project believes there has… Continue reading Kangaroo Could Launch As SeeSaw
Q Radio is to relaunch next month with an exclusive show from rock group REM and a new evening programme hosted by former XFM and BBC 2 Desi DNA presenter Samanthi.Q Radio currently exists as a jukebox-style digital radio station, but following the relaunch on June 2 it will be available on DAB digital radio… Continue reading Q Radio To Relaunch Next Month
Microsoft has signed deals with EMI and Channel 4 to launch a TV offering on its instant messenger service.The service, called “Messenger TV”, is being rolled out across Europe and will feature “best of Channel 4 clips” and music videos from EMI artists, according to a report on MediaGuardian.co.uk.Messenger TV will also be able to… Continue reading Microsoft Launches TV Service On Instant Messenger
UK media spend on online advertising networks will reach an estimated £385 million in 2008, following growth of 60%, according to a new report from e-consultancy. e-consultancy said that this growth was due to improved understanding of the potential for return on investment and increased opportunities to reach the right audience effectively, for example through… Continue reading UK Spend On Online Ad Networks To Grow
Total worldwide revenue from user-generated video (UGV) is expected to eclipse $1.2 billion by 2012, according to a new report from In-Stat. The high-tech market research firm adds that with expectations of higher quality content (eg HD video) and increasing file size maximums, the demands on bandwidth will likely continue to grow at a faster… Continue reading Worldwide UGV Revenue To Eclipse $1.2bn
The new embedded media player – activated on BBC news and sports websites just a month ago – has seen daily unique users and plays increase by more than 50%.Video and audio clips are now integrated in to the story to put more emphasis on breaking news and live events, while allowing users to access… Continue reading BBC’s Embedded Media Player Sees Audiences Soar
