Television or TV is one technology that has remained steadfast in
this ever-changing time.
Screens
have come in all forms and sizes and new platforms have come out as other
options for entertainment, education, news, and advertising. For example, both
local and foreign series can now be accessed through video on demand programs
like Netflix, iFlix, and HOOQ. There are also free streaming sites online where
people can watch videos aside from the popular Youtube.
In the
midst of these innovations
96.6 percent of Filipinos are still tune in to
their televisions daily in 2016, according to TV audience measurement provider
Kantar Media. While digital media and improving internet access has made it
easier and more accessible for audiences to stream shows online, the survey also
revealed that we spend longer durations--particularly 3.7 hours in
average--watching our favorite programs on TV.
TV Trivia
Here are
some interesting things you might not aware of about our dear television
1. The
word ‘television’ was accepted the English language in 1907 but it took forty
years for someone to figure it out of using the abbreviation TV in 1948.
2. TV was
introduced in the late 1920s in experimental forms but did not sell well. It
only became a regular fixture in homes, businesses, and institutions after
WWII.
3. Franklin
D. Roosevelt was the first president to be televised, in ceremonies opening the
New York World's Fair in April 1939.
4. In the
50s, the television served as the primary medium for influencing public
opinion.
5. During
the mid-1960s, color broadcasting was introduced in the US and other developed
countries.
6. Media
players such as Betamax (1975), VHS tape (1976), DVDs (1997), and
high-definition Blu-ray Discs (2006) enabled viewers to watch prerecorded
material or movies at home.
7. Did
you know that the iconic Wayfarer sunglasses went almost extinct in the early
1980s, until Ray-Ban signed a product placement deal incorporating them into 60
films and television shows a year.
8. The
music channel MTV first aired at 12:01 AM on August 1, 1981. The first video
was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles.
9. Digital
television transmissions greatly increased in popularity at the end of the
first decade of the 2000s.
10. It is
considered that British show Top Gear is the most watched television show with
an estimated 350 million weekly viewers in 170 countries.
Creating moments, strengthening bonds
For some,
watching television might be a simple habit. But for others, it is a chance to
break free and relax from their hectic lifestyles or strengthen bonds with
people they share the experience with. It can also be a form of a healthy
escape, too, where one can learn about new things and explore other cultures in
the comfort of their homes.
These are
just some of the things Devant feels passionate for. The renowned television
provider advocates to create moments with its 7:30PM TV Get
Together (G2G) campaign which encourages everyone to spend time with
their friends and family by bonding over their favorite shows.
In line
with their aim to bring people together, Devant has teamed up with Marco Polo
Ortigas and Craig Lines for an exclusive screening of the film “The Owner” last August 8. The
event, featured stunning visuals using Devant’s lineup of Ultra
HD televisions and surround sound system, proved that a simple hobby
like sharing a movie can be made more meaningful and memorable with other
people.
Turning hobbies to meaningful experiences
“The Owner” is a film that follows
the journey of a lost backpack around the world. The international feature film
showcases the many mysteries of the bag’s travels, while showing the
intersecting lives of the fascinating characters it got in touch with
throughout the story. “The Owner” is a true masterpiece with a story that spans
five continents collaborated on by a whopping number of 25 filmmakers.
The movie
is a perfect example of a work of art that gives TV-watching a deeper meaning.
It encourages people to think and consider, and it also gives everyone the
chance to be open to things that could enrich their lives and mindsets through
their TV
experience.
This is
why Devant has made it their promise to deliver a richer entertainment
experience through their advanced TV technology. The role of the television in the
lives of people are more punctuated than ever, and the brand aims to use
technology to keep in step with the many changes in the consumption of this
form of media with the hopes of making it friendlier and more positioned
towards creating memorable experiences between people.
For more
information about
Devant products, head to their website
here.
