ITV has dropped two high-profile shows from its peak-time schedules amid ongoing fears that a dip in viewing could force the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster to pay as much as £100 million to advertisers.The last few months have seen ITV become ruthless in axing peak-time programmes that under-perform after the Competition Commission ruled that it… Continue reading ITV Drops Peak-Time Shows To Avoid Viewing Slump

A new project looks set to revolutionise the way we use mobile phones, as it aims to find a way to send television broadcast signals to 3G enabled telephones. The â‚Ź96 million study, named INSTINCT (IP-based Networks, Services and Terminals for Converging Systems), is being undertaken by West London’s Brunel University and hopes to bring… Continue reading Digital Television Could Be Received On Mobile Phones By 2010

In the latest Eurovision V report, Merrill Lynch has said that the European broadcast market is performing well below historical trends, with many companies trading at only 20% above their all time low. However, the Olympic games continues to give a much needed boost to the sector this summer and as a result it has… Continue reading Latest ITV1 Forecasts From Merrill Lynch

As the battle for multi-channel customers continues, a new study reveals that the number of digital cable subscribers has edged out in front of satellite, despite it being the more expensive option. The State Of Digital and Interactive Television 2004 study, reveals 25% of consumers surveyed have digital cable services, while 20% have a satellite… Continue reading Cable Subscriptions Winning In Competitive Digital Market

BSkyB has agreed to have its three main websites, Sky.com, Sky News Online and Sky Sports, audited on a monthly basis by ABC Electronic, in a move that marks a significant step forward for supporters of industry agreed standards for the reports in web traffic.The online audits begin immediately and will provide ABC Electronic with… Continue reading ABC Electronic Bags BSkyB For Web Traffic Audits

The Barclay brothers have overcome another obstacle in their proposed purchase of the Telegraph titles after Government ministers said the deal would not be subject to a public interest examination.It is understood that the Department of Trade and Industry told Sir David and Frederick Barclay yesterday that the Secretary of State, Patricia Hewitt, would not… Continue reading Barclays Get Go-Ahead For Telegraph Take-Over

Another bidder has emerged for US advertising group, Grey Global, as reports suggest that the firm is keen to tie-up firm offers by early September. According to Reuters, Providence Equity Partners is considering making a bid for Grey, emerging as the third private equity firm, along with Blackstone Group and Hellman & Friedman, to show… Continue reading New Bidder Emerges For Grey

The Telegraph group yesterday announced a £118 million loss for 2003, after it was forced to write-off a £145 million loan initiated by Lord Black. According to the Times, the write-off for the newspaper group, which amounts to four years profits, results from a loan between the Telegraph and Hollinger International, the US based company… Continue reading Telegraph Forced To Write Off Black’s Loan Of £145 Million

The Barclay brothers have overcome another obstacle in their proposed purchase of the Telegraph titles after Government ministers said the deal would not be subject to a public interest examination. It is understood that the Department of Trade and Industry told Sir David and Frederick Barclay yesterday that the Secretary of State, Patricia Hewitt, would… Continue reading Barclays Get Go-Ahead For Telegraph Take-Over

British Telcom has announced that broadband availability is set to match that of analogue television after the telecoms giant scrapped exchange barrier plans. Following trials in rural areas, BT has said that from 6 September, those living more than 6 kilometres from an exchange will be able receive the high-speed internet connection. BT is also… Continue reading Broadband Reach Grows To A Further One Million UK Homes