David Mercer

Industry analyst focusing on the transformation of television & video. Founder of Cogitans Insights

[TechInsights @techinsightsinc]

TechInsights is excited to announce that Strategy Analytics is joining us! @SA_Update’s market analysis content will expand the TechInsights Platform further, creating even more value for anyone interested in semiconductor research and analysis. https://t.co/Id4zPVIwwA

[David Mercer @DavidMercer_CI]

If you want a balanced, hype-free review of the #Metaverse landscape, its challenges and outlook, my former colleague @DavidMacQueenSA has the answers -
Free to download: https://t.co/C95MkTusE6

[David Mercer @DavidMercer_CI]

Wonderful performance by @igorpianist of Shostakovich's monumental Preludes and Fugues at @wigmore_hall this evening. Fully deserved the standing ovation.
A vote of thanks to the page-turner too who was kept pretty busy ;-)

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My latest post: Synamedia Pleads Case As Leading Connected TV Tech Vendor

https://t.co/QWHhYeOvra

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Great speaking with Ahmed Elkady @VideonetNews recently. Here's his article on local v. global content in the connected TV era

[Videonet @VideonetNews]

Still plenty of room for ‘local’ in an increasingly globalised content landscape https://t.co/iJPzMBVgJY

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Cry Wolf is another amazing Danish drama from @DRkoncern via @WalterPresents. Tough viewing and difficult subject matter but great acting, superb writing and worth sticking with to the end

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Detailed review from Chris Chinnock @8K_Association of Samsung's new QD-OLED, or QD Display, technology.
In summary, it's a hybrid of QD-LCD and OLED, and too soon to predict success until pricing is known

https://t.co/itueh1kyNX

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Significant new deployment of low latency UHD streaming in France by Ateme and Canal+. Claimed to be first major commercial rollout worldwide. "Live" now means 5 sec delay, close to broadcast, not 40 as before

[ATEME SA @ateme_x]

🚀 With Ateme’s NEA-Live solution, @canalplusgroupe has launched one of the world’s first deployments of #OTT low-latency streaming on @AppleTV 4K, enabling Canal+ subscribers to watch their favourite sport events with no delays: https://t.co/ASf0FsXMq0

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New report: CES 2022 - TV Highlights and Directional Audio Update
https://t.co/4SxDMAq3pS
#CES2022

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Huge win for @Sonos over @Google.
Sonos pioneered wireless networked audio in the 2000s. Not surprising others have to negotiate with them

[Todd Spangler @xpangler]

Google Infringed on Sonos Speaker Technology, Trade Court Rules https://t.co/kGKVZRJYES

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CES News: Samsung leads some big names incl GE, Haier, Electrolux in formation of new Home Connectivity Alliance.
Emphasis on combining clouds and data for improved security and interoperability.
#CES2022
https://t.co/xROTOpCGc2

[David Mercer @DavidMercer_CI]

New Post: Quadratic Voting - A Tool For Improving Media/Tech Consumer Surveys

https://t.co/8xSj9LFeyh

[Ross Rubin @rossrubin]

@DavidMercer_CI @dkerrsa @SA_Update Cool (Well, not for the Beeb). I did not know SA did this kind of research.

[David Mercer @DavidMercer_CI]

According to new Strategy Analytics research, BBC is only major brand which declined in consumer perception as result of pandemic.
Retailers/tech performed much better
@SA_Update

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Harry Kane is the most popular sports star in UK, according to @altmansolon new global sports survey, narrowly beating Rashford and Sterling.

https://t.co/jMkCnVEIeA

If only his rank based on current form was similar :-(
#COYS

[Kate Bulkley @katecomments]

@DavidMercer_CI Good point @DavidMercer_CI

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New post: Could Samsung Be First Connected TV Platform Targeted By New EU Digital Markets Act?

https://t.co/pFRXAjXh3a

#ConvergedTV #smarttv

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#IBC2021 cancelled. Unfortunate but inevitable.
Online events go ahead

[IBC @IBCShow]

IBC important update. Read the full announcement: https://t.co/hM6A7xnddO

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Don't normally mention deals but this 55" LG OLED is exceptional value at £699 from @btshopuk. Still 900 on LG site and 1100 originally
https://t.co/NpeLvWLyTk

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@katecomments TBF I think she talks about the post-EPG era. What does prominence mean (& how can it work) when the screen is a constantly changing, personalised selection of shows, movies & sports from multiple different providers driven by unfathomable algorithms or commercial deals?
#OTB21