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BBC iPlayer has recorded its highest ever number of programme requests – with 1.94 billion TV and radio requests across all platforms in 2011.

LOVEFiLM has added more content to its streaming service following a deal with ABC.

UK search had its best ever quarter in the Q4 2011, according to digital marketing technology and solutions company IgnitionOne, giving a much needed boost to high street fortunes.

Newsweek is planning to dedicate an entire issue – including the ads – to the US hit series Mad Men.

ITV1’s hit period drama Downton Abbey has also won over US fans. NBCU acquired Carnival Films, the UK studio behind the show, in 2008, before Downton had aired on British screens.

Hulu recorded $420 million in revenue last year after growing its business 60%.

Several announcements at CES this week show the online video networks edging into the world of Connected TV.

GetGlue – a US social TV startup, which is being seen as the leader in its field, has announced $12 million in new funding – partly via existing investors who include Time Warner.

TDG research suggests that new HDTV buyers are 50% more likely to purchase an Internet-connected HDTV versus a 3D HDTV. Among likely HDTV buyers, 78% are likely to buy a “smart” TV, compared to 50% who are likely to buy a 3D TV.

Virgin Media’s announcement that it will double broadband speeds for all customers “appears bullish” at first glance, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoAML) – who says it will potentially lift ARPU and lower churn, while demonstrating its cheap pathway to higher speeds.