Brits ‘will give hacked sites a second chance’
The vast majority of people (85%) would still consider using a site or service that had been involved in a data breach, according to new research.
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TV and streaming: A ‘total video’ content future?
Far from being a dying media form, TV is thriving – but in parallel, online digital content is shifting to be the key focus for advertisers, according to new research.
End of an era: Amazon shuts down Lovefilm DVD rentals in Europe
Amazon is to close its Lovefilm online DVD rental service, as the retail giant goes streaming-only to take on Netflix.
Sports fans would switch to online if TV packages lose broadcasting rights- survey
The majority of consumers subscribed to a TV package that includes sport would likely cancel or switch their contract if their provider lost broadcasting rights, according to new research.
UK Government gets serious about digital with renamed department
The UK’s Department for Media, Culture and Sport will now be known as the department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport, retaining the same DCMS acronym.
Brands to blame? 50% hold them responsible for inappropriate ad placement
Ads appearing next to inappropriate content can be damaging for the brand, with a new survey revealing that 75% of people would be put off, while 50% would blame the brand (rather than the ad serving company) for the mistake.
Net Neutrality RIP? US votes to create controversial “two-speed internet”
The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to overturn rules that force ISPs to treat all data traffic as equal.
Google makes bid for TV planning industry: DoubleClick now includes commercials
Google is making traditional TV ad inventory available to buy in DoubleClick Bid Manager.
Sky and Virgin Media set for targeted TV ad pact
Sky and Virgin Media in talks over a deal to join forces in the advertising market via the Adsmart network, in a bid to tempt spending away from Google and Facebook.
Trump signs bill repealing US internet privacy rules
President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Monday that officially repeals US broadband privacy rules.