With the trend of smart TV owners not plugging in their devices coming to an end, smart TV shopping is set to boom, with generated sales predicted to reach nearly £750 million by the end of 2014. In addition, ESPN and Twitter are planning to take their partnership to the next level by posting sports highlight ...
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Love shopping? Love shopping while you watch TV? Apparently this is one of the five most popular second screen activities for TV viewers. In this week’s industry news we take a look at the second screen and how viewers are using it to multi-task while watching TV. Twitter is also trying to get a bigger piece of the seco...
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A lot of growth in the TV industry has been recently reported in this week’s news, from social TV use to mobile video trends, as well as a major increase in TV internet access. With growth like this, it’s safe to say that we should expect to see a larger focus on all connected devices, from TVs to digital cameras. What ...
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Will TV continue to be the first choice for advertisers? What changes can we expect to see in the relationship between telcos and content providers? In this week’s industry news we take a look at two recently released reports looking at the current state of the TV industry, and predictions for the future. Take a look...
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A lot of exciting TV industry news took place while we were at TV Connect London. Will the “Second Screen” become the “First Screen” of the future? Read this week’s hot industry news about the increase in focus on second screen apps, the growth in Russia’s IPTV market, and US subscribers’ interest in on-demand features ...
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It’s all about social and engagement these days, as second screen engagement opportunities are continually developed and released. While we expect to see new apps for television, there is something for the movie industry too. This week Fandango launched an app that predicts which films will connect with fans at the week...
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We already know that sports and the second screen go hand-in-hand, and this week’s industry news takes it even further. CNN International releases a new second screen technology for a football show, and FOX Sports Media Group announces its multi-sport cable network in addition to a second screen app. Take a look at the ...
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Not only at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona did we see a major focus on engagement through second screens, but also in this week’s industry news, from the BBC’s sport app success, to American Idol’s push for audience engagement. Social TV, new applications, and ‘everywhere access’ are all part of this next-generation...
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Mobile World Congress is coming up next week (Feb. 25-28), so we’re taking a look at mobile apps, social TV, and second screen use. Read the news below and join the discussion by following us on our social media channels, or leave us a comment here. And if you’re attending Mobile World Conference, visit us at Hall 5,...
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We’re getting excited for this month’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (Feb. 25-28)! In anticipation of the event, we’re taking a look at mobile news, in addition to social TV and second screen use. Read the news below and join the discussion by following us on our social media channels, or leave us a comment here. ...
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