The UK is the world leader in dual screening with over 70% of UK tablet owners using them while watching TV, according to research showcased at the MRG Conference.

Jim Hytner, worldwide CEO of Initiative, talks exclusively to Dominic Mills for MediaTel’s Newsline – concluding today with the fifth and final video exclusive.

MediaTel has appointed David Pidgeon as the new editor for Newsline.

Jim Hytner, worldwide CEO of Initiative, talks exclusively to Dominic Mills for MediaTel’s Newsline.

BT has secured two EPG slots on the Sky platform in preparation for the launch of its sports channels next year. The broadcaster, which has secured rights to air FA Premier League football, international football and Aviva Premiership rugby packages, acquired the placeholders on the pay TV platform, which it has temporarily branded as Sailing… Continue reading BT to launch sports channels on two Sky slots next year

The first large-scale test of EE’s new 4G network has indicated less than half of Manchester city centre is able to take advantage of its high speeds, reports the BBC.Data collected by mobile coverage firm RootMetrics reveals just 40.2% of its test locations had access to the 4G network.Outside the city centre there was no… Continue reading 4G tests reveal patchy urban coverage

Dominic Mills is to join MediaTel’s Newsline as a weekly columnist from Monday 26th November.

Jim Hytner, worldwide CEO of Initiative, talks exclusively to Dominic Mills for MediaTel’s Newsline.

What did we learn from Magnus Lindkvist, trendspotter and futurologist, who opened Friday’s MRG conference? With a keynote that was prepared especially for the event, Magnus certainly challenged the way we think about the future.From infobesity to skeumorphs, Magnus gave a powerful talk on why we must work on the creative process and not just… Continue reading @TrendyMagnus, Trendspotter extraordinaire

Jim Hytner, worldwide CEO of Initiative, talks exclusively to Dominic Mills for MediaTel’s Newsline.