67% of Arab Satellite TV channels have established online sites, according to a report titled Online Presence of FTA Satellite Channels in the Arab World from the Arab Advisors Group. 565 free-to-air satellite TV channels targeting the Arab World were analysed for this report. Of the analysed stations, 67% (377 channels) have an online presence. […]
67% of Arab Satellite TV channels have established online sites, according to a report titled Online Presence of FTA Satellite Channels in the Arab World from the Arab Advisors Group. 565 free-to-air satellite TV channels targeting the Arab World were analysed for this report. Of the analysed stations, 67% (377 channels) have an online presence.
Spurred by the increasing uptake of internet in the Arab World, many channels in the Arab TV industry have established an online presence. The Arab Advisors Group analysis reveals that 85% of channels with an online presence have an enhanced presence. An enhanced online presence includes channels that have corresponding portals. The portals portray the channels services and the integration between the satellite channel and its online presence is strong.
According to the report, many satellite channels with a basic online presence (where the integration between the satellite channel and its content and service availability is relatively weak), have also stated that they have plans to enhance their online services.
