ITV has been in talks with BSkyB about moving its advertiser-funded free-to-air digital channels such as ITV2 to subscription, which means they would no longer be available on Freeview.The commercial broadcaster has been forced to consider switching its channels amid the ongoing economic downturn, despite the success of its current free-to-air strategy, which has made… Continue reading ITV considers switching digital channels to subscription-only

A new interactive radio station has launched on Digital One’s national DAB radio network today on a six-month pilot with a host of new music and new presenters.Amazing Radio claims to be the “world’s first station playing 100% new music” and launches with a line-up of presenters who are new to radio in a bid… Continue reading New national station to launch on DAB

ITV1’s big ratings-winner Britain’s Got Talent reached a high of more than 13.1 million viewers between 8.30pm and 10pm last night.Over 12.3 million average viewers tuned in to see eight more acts perform in the fourth semi-final, in front of an audience and judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan, in a bid to… Continue reading Britain’s Got Talents draws in over 13m viewers

Sky has emerged as the favourite to buy Virgin Media Television, which owns brands such as Living and Virgin1 as well as the sales house IDS.The rival broadcasters look set to strike a deal for £160 million, despite being involved in a bitter dispute last year, which resulted in each company taking off the other’s… Continue reading Sky is set to buy Virgin’s TV business

The Internet Advertising Bureau has officially named Nielsen Online as the “leading tender” in UKOM’s search to develop a universal online trading currency.UKOM (the UK Online Measurement company) is currently in the process of going through bids from tenders, including Nielsen, comScore and GFK, to set up a new currency system, which will be used… Continue reading Nielsen Online is front-runner to create online trading currency

Trinity Mirror has cancelled its £65 million-a-year newspaper distribution contract with Dawson Holdings, following an announcement yesterday that the company plans to cease operating.Dawson Holdings has been forced to close its entire magazine and distribution arm after losing several high-profile contracts, including a £81 million-a-year deal with News International.Trinity Mirror pulled out after the company… Continue reading Trinity Mirror cancels £65m distribution contract

ITV1’s UEFA Champions League Final coverage attracted more than 10.3 million peak viewers last night and an impressive 33.7% average audience share between 7pm and 10.10pm.Over 7.8 million average viewers tuned in to see Manchester United lose 2-0 to Barcelona at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, the English sides first European defeat.Barcelona took an early… Continue reading Champions League Final attracts over 10 million viewers

Yahoo!’s chief executive has revealed that the company is still in talks with Microsoft over a potential deal to sell part of the company.Speaking at Dow Jones’ All Things D conference, Carol Bartz said: “The other party has to have a boatload of money and the right technology and give us the right data and… Continue reading Yahoo! continues talks with Microsoft

Half of all British adults are still unclear of what the digital switchover involves, according to a new report from moneysupermarket.com.Despite years of preparation and millions of pounds worth of advertising, just under half the British population (45%) admit to not knowing what the upcoming switch-off entails.Around 22 million adults do not know the digital… Continue reading Confusion over the digital switch-off

Mobile internet use across Europe has increased by 20% year on year, particularly for users with smartphones, according to new data from Forrester Research.The report found that mobile web take-up in Europe is up 4% on last year, with around 24% of Europeans regularly using their mobile phones to access the internet.Mobile internet growth increased… Continue reading Mobile internet access is on the up