The first phase of the government’s plan for local TV envisions broadcasts via digital terrestrial television (Freeview). Sally Broughton-Micova argues that this approach is flawed, especially given that the technology may be obsolete within a few years of roll-out. Internet TV protocol should be adopted instead, as it will allow programmes to be delivered far …
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Local TV should be via IPTV & Web
Government is investing in digital TV for local stations, but this will become quickly obsolete. Internet TV offers a way for local stations to deliver content in a cheaper, non-linear, and interactive
January 10, 2012 Tags: DTT, dtt platform, hyper local, hyperlocal, internet tv, IPTV, Jeremy Hunt, Leeds Television, local freeview, local internet tv, local tv proposition, localtv, TV
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When Jeremy Hunt addressed the Royal Television Society last month, his “Boldness be My Friend” reference (to Shakespeare’s Cymbeline, not Pink Floyd’s Cymbaline, wouldn’t that have been awesome?) was a brave one.
In spite of the relentless cynicism, and much behind the scenes lobbying against the project, Hunt and his Department of Culture Media and Sport …
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2012 Tags: DCMS, Jeremy Hunt, local tv, TV
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Local Content Rules in Broadcasting
Many countries have local content rules in the broadcasting sector to protect and promote local programming. It is argued that these rules are necessary because international markets favour countries with large and well-developed broadcasting and production sectors, whose programmes can easily displace local programmes in countries with smaller, less developed sectors. …
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2012 Tags: berkshire, birmingham, Broadcast, channels, get local tv, local, local tv, local tv channels, staffordshire, TV, youview
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The broadcast industry has already evolved dramatically in recent years with the increasing dominance of the internet. In the beginning, the internet was largely focused on the potential global audience and having global reach to enjoying global revenue. However, consumer use of the internet has already started to mature and it has become increasingly clear …
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2012 Tags: Broadcast, Connected TV, DTT, IPTV, local tv, TV
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Google TV – The Understanding
How Google TV is going to change the viewing experience
The google TV interface is going to change tv as we know it, but so far it has not been very reliable, we will report more….
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January 10, 2012 Tags: Google, TV
Category: Connected TV, General News, Social TV, TV Production No Comments
