Posted February 22, 2013, 1:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, The Web
Nielsen will soon expand its TV ratings system to include online viewers, it told clients yesterday. Armed with its broadened definition of what constitutes a "TV household", Nielsen hopes to more accurately reflect modern day media consumption and advancements in technology…
Posted October 26, 2012, 12:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Microsoft
Microsoft created quite a stir earlier this month when it was revealed that the Windows 8 Store would block titles that received a PEGI 18 rating in Europe. Games with an ESRB rating of Adults Only (AO) were also banned…
Posted October 24, 2012, 2:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) has expanded its rating system to address the rapid proliferation of digitally delivered games. As you're likely aware, the group traditionally rates games so parents can make informed purchases. Retail titles receive one of…
Posted September 17, 2012, 6:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, The Web
Research firm Gartner reports that corporate spending on positive social media ratings and reviews will continue to swell by 2014. The expected result is a 10 to 15 percent increase in paid-for ratings and reviews, making the web an increasingly…
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