A research study in the International Journal of Business Environment suggests that content providers must take a pragmatic view based on social consensus to persuade illicit downloaders that their behaviour is economically and ethically unacceptable behaviour among their peer group or other social group to which they belong. According to Eva Hofmann of the Centre […]
Nickelodeon UK & Ireland has announced that Virginia Monaghan will join the kids’ entertainment brand as Vice President, Creative, Marketing and Communications, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland. Reporting to General Manager of Nickelodeon UK & Ireland, Alison Bakunowich, Monaghan will begin her new position in January. “Virginia brings to Nickelodeon her expertise in elevating brands beyond […]
The ascent of social media platforms as video destination sites is having a dramatic impact on the viewing behaviour and screen choices of consumers. Ampere research shows that social-media
Increasing consumer enthusiasm for the Internet of Things (IoT) and adoption of emerging technology will drive the US consumer technology industry to $292 billion (€280bn) in retail revenues ($228 billion wholesale) in 2017, according to new research from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The latest edition of CTA’s semi-annual industry report, U.S. Consumer Technology Sales […]
India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which is the country’s sole source of authorised satellite broadcasting capacity, has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) for a ‘gap-filler’ satellite. The RFP calls for a satellite – either in orbit now but perhaps nearing the end of its operational life – or for a new satellite that would […]
Consumer spending on digital devices, services, and content will reach $3.4 trillion (€3.26trn) worldwide in 2020, rising 4.7 per cent annually from 2015, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC). The forecast is from a newly launched research programme, Consumer Spending Priorities: Tech and Services, which provides a holistic view of consumer […]
The south-west African country of Angola is seeking financial help from China in order to convert its TV transmissions from analogue to digital. Angola’s 26 million people have a somewhat limited choice of terrestrial channels (four in total, including an evangelical Christian channel). TPA1 and TPA2 are government stations while TV Zimbo, launched in 2008, […]
DISH customers can soon watch hands-free, voice-controlled TV by pairing a Hopper DVR with the Amazon Echo or Echo Dot, both Alexa devices. DISH is the first TV provider to announce direct compatibility with Amazon Alexa. “We constantly evaluate emerging technology, like Alexa, and its potential to improve how people watch and control their TVs,” […]
Not for the first time India has adjusted its cut-off dates for the adoption of digital TV, and in particular the mandated usage of digitally addressable set-top boxes. India’s Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has previously stated that its Phase III and Phase IV schemes for the installation of digital set-top boxes would have an […]
AirTV, dedicated to meeting the growing consumer demand for over-the-air (OTA) products and services has launched @ CES began offering AirTV Player, a new 4K Android TV-based streaming device, and AirTV Pro Install, a service that offers expertise, installation and setup of OTA antennas. “Americans are rediscovering free local, over-the-air TV for sports, shows and […]