Digital and mobile advertising gives TV a kicking

Written by Robin Hague

Ad agencies go online and on the go, TV and print lack lustre

They are not just alarm bells ringing in the hallways of television networks around the world, but fully-fledged emergency sirens, the kind you hear in a Hollywood submarine thriller when the nuclear sub and its crew are heading for an atomically catastrophic ending.

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We won't pay for digital content, say UK consumers

Written by Chris Andrews

Target us with advertising, use our profile data, but keep your paywalls

Lumping humanity together as 'consumers' and attempting to create universal models to get them to part with their money would appear to be a business model destined to fail, as a new survey from KPMG has demonstrated.

Tags:KPMG-Consumers and Convergence-Internet paywalls-free Internet content-Times online-Wall Street Journal-Internet security-Internet privacy
   

Customers continue being short-changed by broadband providers

Written by Chris Andrews

Virgin comes out clean, launches trial which could massively increase customer base

UK Communications regulator Ofcom has delivered a damning report on ISPs and the headline broadband speeds they actually deliver, finding that the average household was receiving less than half the speed it was paying for.

Tags:Ofcom-Virgin-UK broadband speeds-advertised broadband speeds-high speed Internet-fibre broadband-Advertising Standards Authority
   

Latest Press Releases

Discovery Communications launches dedicated mobile channel on FLO TV, bringing the world's wonders to viewers on the go

Friday, 30 July 2010 09:26

FLO TV Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated and Discovery Communications have announced the premiere of a new Discovery Mobile Channel on the FLO TV mobile TV service.  

Envivio's explosive IP video services growth prompts closing of $15 million in new financing, strengthening of management team

Friday, 30 July 2010 09:23

Envivio has announced that it has secured $15 million in a mezzanine investment from venture capital and banking sources enabling the company to extend its leadership position in the Video over IP market.  

CTIA-The Wireless Association announces updates to its Consumer Code for Wireless Service

Friday, 30 July 2010 09:17

CTIA–The Wireless Association has released an updated version of its "Consumer Code for Wireless Service," which was originally developed in 2003 to help consumers make informed choices when selecting and managing their wireless service.  

Sky to enter 3D future on October 1st

Thursday, 29 July 2010 09:15

Sky has confirmed it will launch Sky 3D, Europe's first 3D channel, to millions of Sky homes on Friday 1st October 2010. The announcement coincided with the filming of a spectacular dance routine at St Pancras station, where Bollywood dancers performed in front of 3D cameras as part of a new SkyArts 3D production in partnership with English National Ballet.  

BSkyB results for the twelve months ended 30 June 2010

Thursday, 29 July 2010 09:11

Strong operational performance delivering strong financial results. High levels of customer demand continue in the fourth quarter  

Virgin expands three-screen line-up with MTV Networks UK & Ireland agreement

Thursday, 29 July 2010 08:57

Virgin Media has confirmed the beta launch of its first online and mobile TV player: Virgin Media Player.  

Wholesale applications community accelerates delivery of open applications platform

Thursday, 29 July 2010 08:51

The Wholesale Applications Community, an alliance of telecommunications companies committed to building an open applications platform, has announced its formation as a corporate entity, as well as the organisation's leadership and board of directors.  

Vulkano – world's first universal and affordable video platform for smartphones, PC/Macs, iPads and TVs

Thursday, 29 July 2010 08:44

Monsoon Multimedia, a leading provider of video convergence products, has announced it is now taking pre-orders for Vulkano, which is shipping in early August 2010.  

Hotel broadband access sees endless flexibility, integration and revenue generation with launch of Acentic's Horizon

Thursday, 29 July 2010 08:40

Acentic, a leading supplier of digital interactive TV (iTV) and broadband systems for the hotel industry, announced that it has launched Horizon - its new high-speed Internet access (HSIA) solution for the hotel industry.  

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