People are spending an average of 3.85 hours each day watching television, less than they have for almost a decade, according to the IPA’s Trends In Television report for Q1 2007. Although still increasing, the rate of growth of non-terrestrial channels’ share of viewing is slowing slightly, and stands at 34.6% for this first quarter.… Continue reading Viewing Levels Lowest For Almost A Decade
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April saw viewing share in all TV homes fall for terrestrial broadcasters, with Channel 4 faring worst with a drop of over one percentage point year on year.A similar pattern played out in digital homes as all terrestrial broadcasters lost share year on year.All Television HomesChannel 4 lost the largest percentage share of viewing during… Continue reading Television Viewing Round-Up – April 2007
A new report from Continental Research forecasts that 7.9 million UK adults will use VoIP at least once a year in 2010. It adds that over the next 12 months, 43% of those ever using VoIP in the UK, Germany, Japan and the US expect to increase their usage. In addition, 17% of those not… Continue reading Convergence To Increase
A new survey has revealed that only 15% of internet users have downloaded a full-length TV programme and only 14% a whole movie. The survey, commissioned by CacheLogic and carried out by YouGov, questioned 2,400 UK internet users and found that the most common responses when asked “What would need to be addressed for you… Continue reading Just 15% Of UK Internet Users Have Downloaded TV Shows
A new report from Forrester Research estimates that paid video downloads will peak in 2007, generating $279 million in revenue, up from $98 million last year. Forrester predicts that new advertising models will drive the video download market and replace the paid for download model. A recent Forrester survey showed that only 9% of online… Continue reading Paid Video Downloads To Peak In 2007
Video on demand (VoD) revenues will reach $12.7 billion worldwide in 2011, making it one of the fastest-growing digital content services over the forecast period, predicts Ovum. Starting from a base of $2.7 billion in 2007, Ovum expects to see more telcos across the globe launching their on-demand content propositions, moving themselves into content distribution.… Continue reading Video On Demand Revenues To Reach $12.7 Billion
A new report from Screen Digest predicts that by 2011 mobile TV revenue will reach €4.7 billion from 140 million subscribers. The new broadcast services, says Screen Digest, which launched in only a handful of markets, are growing rapidly. For instance, Unicast services, delivered over existing 3G networks, have begun to generate real revenues in… Continue reading Mobile TV Revenue To Grow
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Annual Report for 2006 has revealed that 2,421 ads were changed or withdrawn as a result of ASA action during the year.Although the total number of complaints lodged with the ASA fell by 14.5% (to 22,429) on the previous year, a record number of ads – 12,842 – were complained… Continue reading Online Ad Complaints To ASA Rise 33% Year On Year
Carat Sponsorship has conceived and negotiated with Viacom Brand Solutions an integrated title sequence for the interactive chart shows on MTV Hits and MTV Dance.The new sequence forms part of a sponsorship agreement with Beiersdorf’s NIVEA Lip Care Caregloss & Shine range.The deal was negotiated between Maria Donaldson (sponsorship exec, Carat Sponsorship) and Justin Stephenson… Continue reading Carat Creates First Sponsorship Package For MTV’s Interactive Charts
The global demand for set-top boxes is expected to reach an annual 120 million units by 2011, according to new research from Understanding & Solutions. Understanding & Solutions predicts that the market will be sustained by the maturing digital satellite market and the cable sector that, which will be driven by the conversion of analogue… Continue reading Global Demand For Set-Top Boxes Set To Rise
