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Is real-time bidding (RTB) for video overhyped?

The market for real-time bidding (RTB) may be a nascent one, but many experts believe RTB will have a significant impact on the ways marketers buy media and the ecosystem of companies in the space is growing rapidly as evidenced by our new Real Time Bidding (RTB) Buyer's Guide.

Although much of the RTB action has been in the display market thus far, the amount of RTB video inventory available is growing too and is expected to account for nearly a quarter (22%) of online video spend in 2013.

by Patricio Robles 16 August 2012 14:15pm 1 comment

Television networks adopt Rovio's Angry Birds merchandising strategy

In today's multi-channel, multi-platform world, it's increasingly difficult for television networks to lure viewers to their shows. To succeed and build an audience, on-network promotions just won't cut it.

So a growing number of networks are turning to a strategy that has done quite well for a very different type of media company, Rovio, the maker of the hit gaming franchise Angry Birds.

by Patricio Robles 07 August 2012 14:40pm 2 comments

Not all multi-screen activities are created equal: Infographic

Multi-screen activities while watching TV are very common with many viewers also on their computers, tablets and mobiles.

According to the Econsultancy/ IAB report, The Multi-Screen Marketer, the way viewers engage with their other screens changes depending on what program they are watching.

We've broken down the percentage of commerce and non-commerce activities for seven major program areas as well as highlighted the top activities for specific programmes and put them in a handy infographic.

by Heather Taylor 19 July 2012 22:31pm 1 comment

Internet ad spending resumes double-digit growth: report

The internet may not be a spring chicken, but with most ad budgets still out of proportion with where it sits in the ad world, there's still plenty of room for growth in internet advertising spend.

Need proof of that? Look no further than Nielsen's latest quarterly Global AdView Pulse report, which looks at ad spending across multiple channels, including the internet, television and newspapers.

by Patricio Robles 10 July 2012 17:24pm 0 comments

Live TV the fastest growing segment of copyright infringement: report

When you think about digital piracy, music and movies probably top the list of the most sought-after types of content.

But according to a study conducted by Google and the Performing Right Society, it's piracy of live television that is growing the fastest.

by Patricio Robles 05 July 2012 14:38pm 2 comments

Draw Something draws television interest, CBS pilot

Many have criticized Zynga's $200m acquisition of OMGPOP, the company behind the hit mobile game Draw Something.

According to critics of the deal, Zynga overpaid for the game just as it was hitting its peak, it will never recoup the purchase price and it could even be scantly remembered by consumers in a year's time.

by Patricio Robles 18 June 2012 20:24pm 0 comments

Can Google take on cable with paid YouTube subscriptions?

Google's acquisition of YouTube may prove to be one of the savviest in internet history. Although some believed it appeared rich at the time, ask any of the companies that could have purchased Facebook for $1bn-plus less than a decade ago, and they'd probably tell you that sometimes, eleven figures is cheap.

But a big part of the reason YouTube has been so successful following its acquisition by Google is that the search giant continues to invest heavily in its development. The company is working with Hollywood to produce original content, and has made great strides over the years in inking licensing pacts with content creators.

by Patricio Robles 15 June 2012 20:31pm 5 comments

Twitter airs its first television commercial

Didn't think Twitter was mainstream?

All doubt about Twitter's position in the media world was laid to rest this weekend as the company aired its first ever television commercial during the Pocono 400 NASCAR race.

by Patricio Robles 11 June 2012 16:33pm 4 comments

NBC to broadcast every event for 2012 London Olympics

London's 2012 Olympic Games are fast approaching, and NBC, which has television rights to the Olympics through 2020, is doing everything it can to recoup its substantial investment.

That's good news for viewers in the United States this year because NBC's strategy will make the 2012 Games coverage the most extensive yet.

by Patricio Robles 18 April 2012 19:40pm 0 comments

Consumers respond to social media symbols on TV: report

It's well-established that the second screen phenomenon is real, and there's plenty of reason to believe that social media and television are a perfect match.

But just how well do social media-oriented calls to action on television actually work? According to consulting firm Accenture, they work pretty well.

by Patricio Robles 17 April 2012 18:00pm 3 comments