BSkyB is expected to announce Q2 TV additions of 55,000 customers (vs 140,000 last year), at a churn rate of 10.3% (vs 9.5% last year), according to the Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoAML).
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ITV has secured a two-year deal with the FA to broadcast England games and FA Cup matches.
Toshiba is set to launch three apps in the spring to enhance the connected TV experience and to boost sales of its new Excite tablet, according to videonet.
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.
