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Digital UK, the body in charge of the digital television switchover, is putting almost £3 million into a scheme to support viewers not covered by the existing targeted help scheme.The group is setting up a new organisation, Digital Outreach, bringing together the charities Age Concern England, Help the Aged and Community Services Volunteers, as well… Continue reading Digital UK To Put £3m Into New Switchover Help Scheme

It was another busy week in the City, with Yahoo! the main focus of attention following Microsoft’s attempted $45 billion takeover.At the start of the week, Yahoo! rejected the bid, saying that it substantially undervalues the company (Full Story).However, a deal could still go ahead if Microsoft returns with an improved offer, which reportedly might… Continue reading Media In The City: Yahoo! Still Centre Of Attention

Despite the column inches devoted last year to the rise of Facebook, new figures from Nielsen Online reveal that the fastest growing website in 2007 was actually Beat That Quote.Across 2007, Beat That Quote grew 1,165%, from 31,000 Britons in December 2006 to 392,000 in December 2007.Facebook was the second fastest growing property, up 781%… Continue reading Price Comparison Site Growing Faster Than Facebook

Despite the column inches devoted last year to the rise of Facebook, new figures from Nielsen Online reveal that the fastest growing website in 2007 was actually Beat That Quote. Across 2007, Beat That Quote grew 1,165%, from 31,000 Britons in December 2006 to 392,000 in December 2007. Facebook was the second fastest growing property,… Continue reading Price Comparison Site Growing Faster Than Facebook

Mobile Social Networking is already an established service in some regions, but in 2008 and beyond new features are attracting larger numbers of users and permitting new business opportunities, according to new research from Informa Telecoms & Media. The Mobile Social Networking: Communities and Content on the Move report concludes that the number of mobile… Continue reading Mobile Social Networking Revenues Could Reach US$52 billion by 2012

Social networking is here to stay, but the dramatic growth the sites have experienced over the past few years will settle, and marketers and advertisers will have to discover the best ways to capitalise on the format, according to panellists at yesterday’s MediaTel Group ‘Future of Online’ seminar.“I think the socialisation of media absolutely is… Continue reading Social Networking Growth To Settle

Yahoo! has announced the launch of oneConnect, a new mobile communications service providing easier access to social network contacts, messaging and email.Yahoo! said that oneConnect will be the first mobile product with an open architecture that aggregates communications tools – email, instant messaging, text messaging, and social networks.Consumers will be able to access a wide… Continue reading Yahoo! Unveils New Mobile Communications Service

Channel 4 has reportedly delayed the launch of the first services on the second national digital DAB multiplex until the autumn.In its original licence application Channel 4 said that most of the stations would be launched by the summer (see 4 Digital Group Reveals Digital Multiplex Bid).When awarding the licence for the second multiplex last… Continue reading 4Radio Set For Autumn Launch

Orange and T-Mobile UK intend to jointly pilot a new mobile TV and multimedia broadcast service in London that will see customers receive up to 24 high-resolution television channels along with 10 digital radio stations.The pilot is scheduled for the second half of 2008 and will be targeted at people living or working in West… Continue reading T-Mobile And Orange Announce Mobile TV Trial

Agencies are not demanding an online currency, and cost could prove a significant barrier to the development of one, according to Richard Firminger, the outgoing regional sales director, northern Europe, at Yahoo!, who was speaking on the panel at yesterday’s MediaTel Group ‘Future of Online’ seminar.“The agencies should speak up [if they do want an… Continue reading No Huge Demand From Agencies For An Online Currency