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muppetman11 16-02-2013 09:14
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35537258)
Personally, targeted advertising seems flawed. I rarely buy from any advertisement, generally I search for something I need, or buy something i heard about. But the source is never advertisements, I have a rule to not use ]places that use adverts I compare for best deal. Frugal nature inbred
I don't watch Live TV that often so generally hit FF through the ads anyway :D , about the only live stuff we watch is sport and ad breaks are brew time. :D

That said there's still millions who watch live TV so I suppose that's their market.

nstokes 16-02-2013 09:36
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35537258)
Personally, targeted advertising seems flawed. I rarely buy from any advertisement, generally I search for something I need, or buy something i heard about. But the source is never advertisements, I have a rule to not use ]places that use adverts I compare for best deal. Frugal nature inbred
I can see the advantages for it as well. Might be good thing as i dont like some ads but i do like some ads as well

spiderplant 16-02-2013 11:08
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35537236)
Not sure about it being a Sky first, Telewest used to insert their own adverts on the Viacom channels during an ad break.
True, but those were inserted at the central headend so weren't targeted. As far as I know, this is the first time there has been ad-insertion in the box.

Many years ago analogue cable had ad insertion at the regional headend, so you'd get adverts for local businesses.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35537239)
The only problem Virgin have is it's going to take them another 24 to 48 months to get a TiVo box into every TV customers home. Until their 3.8 million or so TV customers are hooked up, targeted adverts is a revenue stream Virgin won't be able to exploit to it's full potential.
The same applies to all the Sky customers who don't have Sky+HD.

In the meantime, VM can do ad insertion on VOD to all customers regardless of box type, albeit not as targeted as TiVo could do.

Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35537258)
Personally, targeted advertising seems flawed.
If advertising (targeted or not) didn't work, they wouldn't do it.

colin25 16-02-2013 11:13
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
true...i meant for me :)

muppetman11 16-02-2013 11:21
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35537295)
In the meantime, VM can do ad insertion on VOD to all customers regardless of box type, albeit not as targeted as TiVo could do.
I'm sure Sky can do something similar allbeit only with the boxes that have a HDD , I'm sure years ago when we had a white Sky+ box the Sky Anytime content which is delivered via satellite had ads inserted , granted I'm not 100% sure here and there are still many Sky households out there with the original Sky digital (non PVR) STB'S which can't get On Demand something VM has no problems with.


Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35537295)
If advertising (targeted or not) didn't work, they wouldn't do it.
Exactly couldn't agree more.

nstokes 19-02-2013 12:54
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Update for anyone that has a Nexus on Android 4.2.2 with Sky Go not working. Update for Sky Go should be out in a few weeks.

Quote:
Q – What about Sky Go Extra?

A- We’re sorry that the update to 4.2.2 has prevented Sky Go Extra customers from using the app. We are working on providing support for 4.2.2 as a priority and hope to have an update ready in the next few weeks, sooner if possible. Customers can continue to benefit from the two month free trial of Sky Go Extra and use the download functionality on other Android devices that we support (that haven’t been updated to 4.2.2) or on computer in the interim. As soon as we have more news on the update we’ll let everyone know.

muppetman11 26-02-2013 12:00
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Sky+ app update Version 4.3.3 available for iOS.

Adds the following features :-

See how much space is left on your Sky+HD box

Support for new STB software

Coming soon : 4oD added to catchup section in app to allow you to view and start downloads

You must now login with your twitter credentials to see tweets about a show

muppetman11 14-03-2013 18:17
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Sky Movies app rolls out on Android

Quote:
The Sky Movies app offering film trailers, movie streaming and remote record functionality has expanded to Android devices.

The app, available to download now from Google Play, offers film fans a "one-stop shop" for accessing information on movies currently showing at the cinema, and titles available on Sky Movies and the Sky Store.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...n-android.html

Hugh 14-03-2013 20:37
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Good news.

Doz007 14-03-2013 21:55
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Indeed, excellent news for Android users. I really enjoy browsing the Sky Movies library on the iPad app! :)

nstokes 19-03-2013 10:19
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Sky+ app update.

Version 4.3.5 has become available.

What's new?
- Improves connectivity to Sky+HD box.
- New 4oD section in Catch Up.

nstokes 20-03-2013 12:49
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Update for Sky Go for iOS available today

What's New in Version 3.0.1
We are aware that some customers experienced issues with the last app update so we have worked to improve the service following your feedback. Thank you for your patience.

What’s New:
- Watch Channel 4 and More4 live, and enjoy top Channel 4 shows on demand, all within Sky Go
- Improved App performance and faster loading times
- Enhanced network stability whilst watching Live and On Demand content
- Improved download speed reporting
- Bug fix for customers experiencing an Error 23 message after synching their device with iTunes/iCloud
- ‘Concurrency – You are not signed in’ error message resolved
- General bug fixes

muppetman11 31-03-2013 22:12
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Sky Movies Disney , Syfy , Universal , Crime & Investigation and Star Plus added to Sky Go taking the total channels available to 49.

Qtx 01-04-2013 18:30
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35537264)
I don't watch Live TV that often so generally hit FF through the ads anyway :D , about the only live stuff we watch is sport and ad breaks are brew time. :D
FF can be too much hassle for those without patience. I'll be sticking Atlantic HD on later while Game of Thrones is on, simply so Sky get the viewing stats from my box and related ads revenue. My TV will be getting its input from a network device though



:angel:

spiderplant 01-04-2013 23:57
Re: Sky Services Chat
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35555296)
simply so Sky get the viewing stats from my box and related ads revenue.
The fact the box is tuned to the channel says nothing about who is watching, or indeed whether anyone is. Even if Sky do collect data this way, it is so low grade no advertiser would accept it.

Here's how viewing measurement is actually done:
http://www.barb.co.uk/resources/refe...hat-we-do?_s=4


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