Personal video recorder (PVR) subscribers are forecast to reach 34 million by 2010, up from an estimated 11.4 million at the end of 2005. According Magna Global, PVR subscriptions will reach 17.4 million at the end of 2006, with the interpublic group claiming that currently, PVRs are present in 11.7% of TV households in the… Continue reading PVR Subscribers To Reach 34 Million By 2010

The top broadband providers in the US accounted for over 42.8 million high-speed internet subscribers in 2005, with cable broadband providers now having a 57% share of the overall market. According to a new report from Leichtman Research Group, cable accounted for over 24.5 million high-speed internet connections, compared to 18.5 million for digital subscriber… Continue reading Broadband Accounts For Over 42 Million US Internet Connections

Video-on-Demand (VoD) is expected to reach 66 million US households by the end of 2010, according to revised predictions from Magna Global. Magna reveals that VoD enjoyed a 21% penetration rate at the end of 2005, with advertising revenues for the medium estimated to be around $50 million across the industry in the US. Despite… Continue reading VoD To Reach 66 Million US Households By 2010

BT has revealed that its national next generation TV service will be called BT Vision, with the world first service launching in the Autumn.BT Vision combines digital TV with on-demand film, TV and music programming, as well as interactive services, with customers able to choose from a wide range of services, as well as a… Continue reading BT Unveils Next Generation TV Service

Formula 1 mogul Eddie Jordan is mentoring eight car criminals as part of a new Five series, with the programme seeing Jordan giving expert coaching in motoring and mechanical skills in a bid to keep them out of trouble.The five, hour-long, programmes will see the boys forced to confront the impact of their crimes. As… Continue reading Jordan Mentors Criminals In New Five Series

ITV secured a ratings victory over BBC One last night, despite the Corporation screening Man City’s failed attempt to tackle West Ham in the FA cup quarter final.The BBC notched up 5.4 million adult viewers on average with its football coverage, while ITV’s Coronation Street double bill saw 10.1 million and 8.7 million respectively, sandwiching… Continue reading ITV Scores Victory Over Football

The BBC will face its first public value test (PVT) with the launch of MyBBCPlayer, its online streaming and catch-up service, with Ofcom and the new BBC Trust examining its effects on the wider broadcasting industry.The PVT is required by the BBC’s new charter, and is intended to guard against overtly commercial competition and ensure… Continue reading BBC Faces First Public Value Test For Online Streaming

Media Planning Group has announced the appointment of Ian Rotherham as its new head of international, replacing outgoing Andrew Norris, who moves to the company’s Sydney offices.Having previously held positions as sales & planning director at MTV Networks Europe and international group director at Initiative Media, Rotherham will take up his new position on 1… Continue reading MPG Appoints Rotherham New International Head

Titan Outdoor has restructured the management for Maiden Outdoor, promoting the current managing director, David Pugh to chief executive. Alison Reay, former UK commercial director for Yahoo! and Andy Moug, former Viacom Outdoor sales director, have been appointed as joint managing directors for Maiden. Philip Miles, Maiden’s national sales director, and regional sales director, Richard… Continue reading Titan Restructures Maiden’s Management

Global advertising firm, WPP, has announced that its operating company, Mediaedge:cia, has acquired a further 60% of the issued share capital of The Leverage Group Inc, pushing its stake up to 80%, with the group committing itself to purchase the remaining 20% at a later date. The Leverage Group is an entertainment marketing and strategic… Continue reading Mediaedge:cia Buys 60% Of The Leverage Group