New findings from US-based TDG Research shows connected TV sets are more popular with consumers than 3DTVs. Of those surveyed, 28 per cent more intend to purchase a connected TV over a 3DTV set. "Most broadband households already own at least one HDTV," explained Michael Greeson, Founding Partner of TDG and director of research. "When consumers think about their next purchase, HD is not the question: it's a matter of whether the new set should feature internet connectivity or 3D, or both." TDG … [Read more...] about Connected TV a big pull
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Networking content
Giulio Dorrucci knew the battle was lost when an iPhone turned up on his desk back in 2008. Elegant and with a touch screen interface, it looked every bit the much-touted “third screen” to watch video on. For Dorrucci, who helms Singapore startup PGK Media, which works on mobile TV using terrestrial digital TV broadcasts, it became clear even in the early days that users would soon turn to TV or media streamed over a cellphone network rather than the flavour at the time, the – … [Read more...] about Networking content
NDS Upfront
TVA Plus: VOD, IPTV and OTT services have become quite entrenched in North America and Europe, with Netflix, Hulu and others quickly becoming commonplace. How do you view the emergence of such services in Asia? Paul: Video on Demand (VOD), Internet-Protocol TV (IPTV) and Over-The-Top (OTT) services will all impact TV viewers in Asia in different ways. VOD is a service that will complement, but not replace traditional TV viewing and premium TV services. There is a lot to be said for the … [Read more...] about NDS Upfront
Calls to comment on mobile apps
New York – The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), today announced the release of the Mobile Application Privacy Policy, the first document of its kind that addresses the core privacy issues and data processes of many mobile applications, for public comment. “These new privacy policy guidelines fill an urgent need for all companies doing business in the mobile marketing industry. The guidelines are intended to provide ways to give the mobile application developer with clear and … [Read more...] about Calls to comment on mobile apps
Motion sickness
Technology is not merely bridging content to viewers but is also providing new and innovative ways of making content altogether. Yet the usage of such innovative technologies by mainstream producers is yet to really gain momentum. As Rune Entertainment’s Graham Perkins observed, “I’m not really seeing anything by Asian content providers that are really developing new types of content, based on new technologies.” But tucked away in Ubi industrial estate in Singapore, is … [Read more...] about Motion sickness
Connecting the dots
TVAPlus: News coverage is constantly evolving and finding alternative ways to communicate with its readers and viewers. How are new media technologies being used in the newsroom? Like a lot of news organizations we’re all sort of struggling to come to terms with how to utilize changes in how social networking and how social media is working. Twitter has effectively become the breaking news du jour, and we keep this as part of our news gathering process. Essentially we’re a technology … [Read more...] about Connecting the dots
