Join the DAA 2013 debate!

Submitted by annalisa.deluca on Fri, 2013-05-03 11:49

Dear Group Members,

last year's discussion was very insightful and engaging. A year has passed and the issues related to New Digital Platforms are high - and getting higher - on the European Commission's political agenda.

In view of the forthcoming Digital Agenda Assembly 2013 in Dublin, we would like to continue discussing and debating with you this very important matter, moving towards relevant ideas for policy recommendations and insightful solutions.

Media convergence for employment?

Submitted by annalisa.deluca on Tue, 2012-06-12 12:42

Is anyone of you aware of a study or a research investigating the potential of the converged-media industry in terms of creating employment and boosting the economy?

For instance, it would be interesting to know if estimates exist for figures such jobs' creation (compared to loss of jobs in the old-media industry). Is this piece of information available in your country?

Second-screen apps

Submitted by annalisa.deluca on Tue, 2012-05-29 13:47

Second-screen applications are acting as an accelerator of platform convergence. Here's an interesting case study.

Matthew Littleford's speech at TV Connect

Submitted by annalisa.deluca on Sat, 2012-05-26 11:14

TV Connect has become one of the most important events in Europe concerning media platform convergence.
Matthew Littleford is General Manager Global BBC iPlayer at BBC Wordwide. I picked his interview among all videos from the conference because BBC is a great example of the role of public institutions in the world of media convergence. BBC is investing lots of resources, experimenting and in many ways succeeding in offering a better public service to its viewers.

Media Convergence - an interview

Submitted by annalisa.deluca on Sat, 2012-05-26 11:06

This interview highlights some of the opportunities and challenges to the creative industries and society as a whole brought by converged media platforms.