Channel 4 will increase its core programme budget from £490 million to over £500 million in 2006, maintaining and improving the quality of its output throughout the year.In the broadcaster’s Statement of Programme Policy for 2006, Kevin Lygo, director of TV claimed that Channel 4 would strengthen its news and current affairs output, as well… Continue reading Channel 4 Programme Budget Over £500 Million In 2006

Five recorded an impressive ratings victory against ITV last night, with the first episode in a new series of crime drama CSI notching up 3.9 million adult viewers on average.The winning performance was enough to beat ITV into third place, with an average of 3.3 million tuning in to Holiday Showdown, although both programmes were… Continue reading Five Puts ITV To Shame With New CSI

Independent digital TV sales house, Digital Media Sales (DMS), has secured the ad sales contract for Bonanza Bonanza, a new digital channel showing classic American TV shows.The channel, which broadcasts on the Sky platform, shows classic westerns, drama, comedy shows and films. The current schedule includes favourites such as Dragnet, the Lucy Show, the Beverly… Continue reading New Ad Sales Contract A Bonanza For DMS

The specialist publishing division of IPC Media, IPC Country & Leisure Media (CALM) has announced a reorganisation of publishing responsibilities seeing a reshuffle of key figures within the department.The changes will see Sarah Kemp, publishing director of Decanter, also taking charge of Country Life magazine.Commenting on the reshuffle, Kemp said: “For 109 years Country Life… Continue reading IPC Country & Leisure Media Reveals Publishing Reshuffle

BSkyB has announced a rise in half year revenues, with record growth in Sky+ and Multiroom households leading to a 16% year on year increase in operating profits for the satellite broadcasting company. The company said that it added 215,000 net new customers over the Christmas period, up from 168,000 the previous year. Sky+ households… Continue reading BSkyB Enjoys Record Growth In Subscribers

The consumer household is increasingly becoming enveloped in the digital arena. Advances in technology and cost cutting incentives from device vendors are enabling consumers to embrace this new form of media and transform their home into a digital haven. A wealth of new technologies are saturating the broadcast market place, with personal video recorders (PVRs),… Continue reading The Digital Home

Online penetration in Germany is over 50% for every age group 50 and younger, with users comfort with the internet making Germany the largest e-commerce market in Western Europe. According to eMarketer’s new Germany Online report German shoppers are expected to spend over $108 billion in 2008, signalling the country’s importance in the growth of… Continue reading Germany Largest e-Commerce Country In Europe

The UK television and print sectors are expected to enjoy “mild growth” over 2006, according to the latest forecasts from consulting experts Billetts Media. The report claims that revenues for ITV have continued to decline, with the broadcaster expected to be facing £150 million in revenue deficit. Billetts attributes the broadcasters decline in revenue to… Continue reading Billetts Forecasts Mild Growth In UK TV And Print Media

The global market for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has arrived, with In-Stat showing that total VoIP subscribers reached 16 million in 2005, projected to grow to over 55 million in 2009. Despite an impressive 62% year on year jump in subscriber growth during 2005, the high-tech market research firm claims that few consumers have… Continue reading VoIP To Reach 55 Million In 2009

TVTimes is unveiling a significant new look, with a greater emphasis placed on digital TV coverage and big star interviews with Britain’s favourite TV personalities.The new look publication will hit the shelves on February 7th, seeing its cover price increase by 5p to 90p and positioning the magazine in the premium sector alongside TV &… Continue reading TVTimes Sees Hike In Cover Price