TV ratings body BARB, has announced the suspension of Sky+ reporting, while continuing investigations into abnormal data being generated from some homes.BARBs claims that to date there have been approximately 110 homes withheld from the measurement process, with around half of those relating to problems set-top boxes; for which the download to activate reporting was… Continue reading BARB Suspends Sky+ Measuring

Media agency, Carat, has appointed Azon Howie as the new head of TV, working within the trading team along side Dominic Williams, head of press, and Steve Platt, Aegis head of media.The move sees an internal promotion for Azon following four years as associate director, where he had particular responsibility for Renault, Alberto Culver, Arla… Continue reading Carat Appoints Howie As Head Of TV

Emap’s Kerrang! has launched its own podcast, marking a first for music magazines, with the 30-minute show showcasing the best in music, interviews and the latest news from the world of rock.The first edition of the programme will be hosted by Kerrang! journalist, Simon Young, and will include music from Boston based Cave In, and… Continue reading Kerrang! Launches First Magazine Podcast

ITV has announced the line up for its winter schedule, with the broadcaster offering viewers a varied mixture of in-house reality programmes, drama productions, daytime listings and factual programming, as well as re-commissions of popular series such as Doc Matin, The Brief and Vincent.The line-up will see a new reality series called Soapstar Superstar as… Continue reading ITV Unveils Winter Programming Schedule

Broadband penetration continues to rise at an impressive rate, with new research from Leichtman Research Group finding that the twenty largest cable and digital subscriber line (DSL) providers in the US added a record 2.6 million net additional subscribers in the third quarter of 2005. This strong growth has resulted in the top broadband providers… Continue reading US Broadband Penetration Continues To Enjoy Strong Growth

Third generation (3G) mobile phones have come of age, with Informa Telecoms and Media revealing that 3G subscriber growth has outperformed first and second generation digital network subscriber growth in the four years since the launch of the world’s first 3G network in Japan. According to Informa, Asia will see some of the first commercial… Continue reading 3G Mobile Phones Come Of Age

BBC1’s Macbeth failed to attract viewers last night drawing in an average of just 3.1 million adults, a drop of 1.2 million from the 4.3 million that Much Ado About Nothing received last week.The BBC enjoyed a strong turnout for Eastenders however, with viewers in excess of 10 million, while ITV saw similar success for… Continue reading Macbeth Fails For BBC

Emap has announced an increase in revenue of 6% for the half of the year ended 30 September reaching £554 million, despite a 5% downturn in operating profit and a 2% drop in pre-tax profit, hitting £103 million and £95 million respectively.Underlying revenue for the media group rose by a slight 1% in the stated… Continue reading Emap Reports 6% Increase In Revenue

Advertising agency Carat, has announced plans to become the first media specialist to licence the entire CACI lifestyle database in-house, with a six figure investment allowing the agency’s strategic planners and consumer insight analysts to access over 300 additional facts on 38 million UK individuals.The new insights will include lifestyle details and financial holdings and… Continue reading Carat Launches Lifestyle Database

Men’s magazine Loaded is planning to enter into the television world, joining forces with music and entertainment channel, TMF, offering aspiring hopefuls a chance to present on its new music show The Loaded Hour.The nation-wide search will see the winner being given an exclusive contract to host his or her own music show, as well… Continue reading Loaded And MTV Launch Quest For TV Presenter