ITV has announced that it is restructuring its digital channel team, with Steven Andrew being appointed as programme director of ITV digital channels.The newly created role will see Andrew oversee all programming output over the broadcaster’s digital offerings, reporting to Jonathan Lewis, director of digital channels.The restructure will also see Zai Bennett, currently editor of… Continue reading ITV Restructures Digital Team

Broadband and TV firm, Homechoice has announced plans to double its broadband speeds for its 1Mb and 2Mb customers, with the increase coming into force from March 1st, at no extra cost to customers.The new internet speeds mean that customers can enjoy faster download speeds, with downloading a full music track taking as little as… Continue reading Homechoice Doubles Broadband Speed

UK publishing group, Pearson, has reported a 23% increase in full year profits for 2005, living up to industry expectations. The healthy growth was fuelled by a strong educational market and a good performance in advertising revenues at the Financial Times. Pre-tax profits for the year to December 31 rose to £422 million from £350… Continue reading Pearson Enjoys 23% Profit Increase In 2005

Over half of consumers would switch their pay TV services if they could get a better price for the same channel selection. A new report from Jupiter Research points out that down to earth pricing, not high technology is the most importance differentiation between services competing for television connection customers. Joseph Laszlo, research director at… Continue reading IPTV Consumers Interested In Price Not Technology

Few new households are willing to subscribe to the internet, with a new study identifying substantial barriers in luring late adopters online. According to Parks Associates, the lack of newcomers to the internet will result in limited growth in overall broadband penetration during 2006, with a rise of just 1% expected, reaching 64% up from… Continue reading Internet Subscribtions Facing A Lull

Publishing body, Emap, has announced that Alun Cathcart will assume the position of chairman this summer, following the 2006 annual general meeting.Cathcart takes over from the current chairman, Adam Broadbent, who will be retiring at the AGM, after the completion of his third term on the board.Commenting on the move, Broadbent said: “The board looks… Continue reading Cathcart New Emap Chairman

Computer giant Apple will launch of a full-length movie download service next week, if claims by analysts are to be believed, with the technology firm holding a special event promising “fun new products” on Tuesday.According to market experts at American Technology Research (ATR), the iPod manufacturer will extend its iTunes Music Store to provide full-length… Continue reading Analysts See Movie Downloads From Apple Next Week

Global advertising company, WPP, has announced record results for 2005, enjoying a 36% year on year increase in full-year profit and a rise in revenue of 25% to £5.4 billion, exceeding previous expectations.Headline profits before tax were up by over 26% for the year, reaching £669 million, while profit before tax hit £592.0 million, up… Continue reading WPP Enjoys 36% Rise In Profits For 2005

ITV will this year revive classic gameshow The Price Is Right, according to media reports, with the broadcaster hoping to thwart competition from surprise Channel 4 hit, Deal or No Deal.The revamped show is being produced by Talkback Thames, according to Broadcast magazine, with ITV placing an order for 150 episodes worth £4.5 million.The new… Continue reading ITV Lines Up Gameshow Remake Against Channel 4

Trials for ITV’s new digital system for the delivery of advertisements are set to begin in March, with the new network expected to offer major improvements for time sensitive and multi copy campaigns.The ground breaking system, developed in association with the Independent Media Distributions (IMD), will enable electronic distribution of the completed advert. This will… Continue reading ITV To Launch Trials For Digital Adverts