Rapid conversion means that the number of digital homes in Eastern Europe will nearly double between 2012 and 2018, bringing the total to 121 million, according to a new report from Digital TV Research.
North America to continue to add pay-TV subs
Despite all of the talk about cord-cutting, a new report from Digital TV Research states that the number of pay-TV subscribers in North America will continue to increase – albeit at a slow rate. However, the Digital TV North America report states that pay TV penetration will remain flat.
Satellite leads the Lat Am pay TV charge
After a slow start, digital TV penetration is about to rocket in Latin America – from less than a third of homes at end-2012 to nearly 45% by end-2013 and onto 84% by 2018, according to a new report from Digital TV Research.
Asia Pacific’s pay TV boom to continue
Pay TV revenues in Asia Pacific will be $12 billion higher in 2018 ($43.9 billion total) than in 2012, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. In fact, the Digital TV Asia Pacific report estimates that pay TV revenues (subscriptions and on-demand) will grow by $2.1 billion in 2013 to $33.9 billion.
‘Money Drop’ is Europe’s most valuable format
Relative newcomer Money Drop was the top format title by value created in 2012; pushing Come Dine With Me into second place, according to a new 172-page report that covers 16 territories.
Piracy clampdown boosts MEA pay TV revenues
The number of pay TV homes in the Middle East and North Africa will double between 2011 and 2018 to 16.0 million, according to a new report from Digital TV Research.
DTV penetration accelerates in Sub-Saharan Africa
About 35.3% of TV homes (14.0 million) in Sub-Saharan Africa took digital signals by end-2012, according to a new report from Digital TV Research.
Online ad spend to reach $143 billion by 2017
Global online advertising revenues will reach $143 billion (€112.6 billion) in 2017, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. The Online Advertising Forecasts report estimates that the 2017 total is more than double the $66 billion recorded in 2010 and considerably up from the $92 billion predicted for 2012.