ITV1’s The Bill claimed the 9pm to 10pm top spot for the first time last night with a high of more than 4.5 million viewers.

The London Evening Standard will go free from October 12 and will more than double the number of circulated copies to over 600,000 a day.

Five is understood to be considering shifting its entire channel portfolio into the pay-TV market.

Dennis Publishing has signed a new deal with American Media Inc. for the rights to expand Men’s Fitness.

ITV1’s UEFA Champions League Live coverage pulled in the highest ratings during prime time last night, peaking with more than 6.7 million viewers.

Over two-thirds of digital publishers in the newspaper, magazine and TV industries are expected to implement paid-for models for online content, according to the latest survey by the Association of Online Publishers.

The BBC has named non-executive director Robert Webb has the new chairman of BBC Worldwide.

The BBC is set to overhaul its websites to include more social media features.

Sky has announced plans to introduce tailored advertising on its online TV service Sky Player from early 2010.

BBC One secured the highest ratings all evening yesterday with a peak run of Eastenders, Holby City and Crimewatch.