Information Policy

Net neutrality activists score landmark victory in fight to govern the internet

Internet activists scored a landmark victory on Thursday as the top US telecommunications regulator approved a plan to govern broadband internet like a public utility.

Following one of the most intense – and bizarre – lobbying battles in the history of modern Washington politics, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed strict new rules that give the body its greatest power over the cable industry since the internet went mainstream.

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Dozens of websites, expert advice, practical information, and above all – results of  e-commerce research. Who are the Polish e-consumers? Gemius has prepared a report for foreign investors titled “E-commerce in Poland 2014. Meet consumers, observe trends, invest, find partners”. 

Four in five Polish internet users visit e-commerce websites. Three-quarters of the online Poles have had the experience of online shopping. Every tenth of these e-consumers opted for a foreign store. There’s no doubt that the Polish online business is experiencing a boom. This is why, Gemius prepared the report catering for the needs of entrepreneurs who intend to invest in the Polish e-commerce. 

“Poland holds an enormous purchase potential, generated by its nearly forty-million strong nation, with more half of them being active internet users. The largest players have already discovered the potential of Polish e-business and decided to invest in that country”, says Mateusz Gordon, e-commerce expert at Gemius. 

The report author further explains that Poland is not only a country of consumers. ”Poland is also home to new technologies and talented people who can contribute to the development of e-business in CEE and world-wide. The competitive advantage of Polish specialist over their Western European colleagues is the costs related to their work”, adds Gordon.

The report in the link presents some key information concerning the Polish market and features a description of the Polish e-consumer with comments of experts in relevant fields of business, pointing out to the possibilities and threats of the local e-commerce. The paper also offers some practical information for investors from outside Poland. With their needs in mind, the report advices on how to select an RTB agency or what considerations should be taken into account when opting for SEM. It also provides legal and tax information as well as a catalogue of member companies of the Chamber of Digital Economy (e-Chamber), which is an association of e-commerce businesses in Poland.

The English language version of the report is available here.

There are plenty of digital opportunities waiting to be unlocked to benefit European citizens and companies. From shopping or studying online, to paying bills or using public services over the Internet – the Web is the answer, if the right conditions are in place. This is the conclusion of a new Digital Economy and Society Index developed by the European Commission and released today. Data shows that the picture of how digital countries are varies across the EU and that borders remain an obstacle to a fully-fledged Digital Single Market – one of the top priorities of the Juncker Commission.

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by Kristine Deveza

In October of last year, CIMA released the report Measuring the Audience: Why It Matters to Independent News Media and How It Can Contribute to Media Development.  In the report, Michelle Foster explores how audience measurement can be a tool in gauging the media’s impact on people in developing societies and the implications on local content providers.

Netflix plans to launch in Russia despite sanctions imposed on the country. Furthermore, it expects to make its debut in the Czech Republic and Slovakia no later than next year.

Quoting Joris Evers, VP, head of communications for Europe at Netflix, Gazeta reports that although the streaming service is not yet in Russia, it will be so within the next two years.

Meet the Polish e-commerce

Dozens of websites, expert advice, practical information, and above all – results of  e-commerce research. Who are the Polish e-consumers? Gemius has prepared a report for foreign investors titled “E-commerce in Poland 2014. Meet consumers, observe trends, invest, find partners”. 

Four in five Polish internet users visit e-commerce websites. Three-quarters of the online Poles have had the experience of online shopping. Every tenth of these e-consumers opted for a foreign store. There’s no doubt that the Polish online business is experiencing a boom. This is why, Gemius prepared the report catering for the needs of entrepreneurs who intend to invest in the Polish e-commerce. 

“Poland holds an enormous purchase potential, generated by its nearly forty-million strong nation, with more half of them being active internet users. The largest players have already discovered the potential of Polish e-business and decided to invest in that country”, says Mateusz Gordon, e-commerce expert at Gemius. 

The report author further explains that Poland is not only a country of consumers. ”Poland is also home to new technologies and talented people who can contribute to the development of e-business in CEE and world-wide. The competitive advantage of Polish specialist over their Western European colleagues is the costs related to their work”, adds Gordon.

The report in the link presents some key information concerning the Polish market and features a description of the Polish e-consumer with comments of experts in relevant fields of business, pointing out to the possibilities and threats of the local e-commerce. The paper also offers some practical information for investors from outside Poland. With their needs in mind, the report advices on how to select an RTB agency or what considerations should be taken into account when opting for SEM. It also provides legal and tax information as well as a catalogue of member companies of the Chamber of Digital Economy (e-Chamber), which is an association of e-commerce businesses in Poland.

The English language version of the report is available here.

How digital is your country? New figures reveal progress needed towards a digital Europe

There are plenty of digital opportunities waiting to be unlocked to benefit European citizens and companies. From shopping or studying online, to paying bills or using public services over the Internet – the Web is the answer, if the right conditions are in place. This is the conclusion of a new Digital Economy and Society Index developed by the European Commission and released today. Data shows that the picture of how digital countries are varies across the EU and that borders remain an obstacle to a fully-fledged Digital Single Market – one of the top priorities of the Juncker Commission.

Continue reading "How digital is your country? New figures reveal progress needed towards a digital Europe" »

by Kristine Deveza

In October of last year, CIMA released the report Measuring the Audience: Why It Matters to Independent News Media and How It Can Contribute to Media Development.  In the report, Michelle Foster explores how audience measurement can be a tool in gauging the media’s impact on people in developing societies and the implications on local content providers.

Netflix plans to launch in Russia despite sanctions imposed on the country. Furthermore, it expects to make its debut in the Czech Republic and Slovakia no later than next year.

Quoting Joris Evers, VP, head of communications for Europe at Netflix, Gazeta reports that although the streaming service is not yet in Russia, it will be so within the next two years.

Assessment and Impact: From Media That Matters 2015

by Kristine Deveza

In October of last year, CIMA released the report Measuring the Audience: Why It Matters to Independent News Media and How It Can Contribute to Media Development.  In the report, Michelle Foster explores how audience measurement can be a tool in gauging the media’s impact on people in developing societies and the implications on local content providers.

Russia remains a Netflix target

Netflix plans to launch in Russia despite sanctions imposed on the country. Furthermore, it expects to make its debut in the Czech Republic and Slovakia no later than next year.

Quoting Joris Evers, VP, head of communications for Europe at Netflix, Gazeta reports that although the streaming service is not yet in Russia, it will be so within the next two years.