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BBC One’s new three-part nature programme Lost Land of the Tiger debuted with more than 4.9 million peak viewers last night.

There is much speculation around the American press in the last day or so regarding a deal struck between Apple and Rovi.

Technology companies are seeking a foothold in the television advertising market. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, technology companies are looking to offer ads on their connected-TV services.

A high of more than 5.6 million viewers tuned in to the BBC One during last night’s 9pm to 10pm peak-hour to see the latest series of Spooks.

informitv’s William Cooper comments on the new Toshiba and Netgem ‘multifunction adapter’ (set-top box) – the latest development in the exciting world of internet-enabled television…

By common consent, the media agency business model is not in the best of health. Is some kind of burnout going on? And are agencies really ‘in a deep hole’?

News International and Sky will control 50% of the newspaper and television markets by somewhere between 2015 and 2020, according to media analyst Claire Enders.

The final X Factor audition show attracted 11.6 million peak viewers last night – the highest ratings of the weekend.

In a week that saw Project Canvas given a new (real) name, YouView, and a launch date (by July 2011); further discussion of 3D and some potential delays to 3D growth; and more revealed about Google TV, it’s a comment from William Cooper that I think is worth dwelling on…

A new report by Borrell Associates forecasts a significant increase in ad spend on mobile apps.  Borrell predicts that “US spending for ads delivered by mobile apps will explode from $305 million this year to $685 million next year”.The report also forecasts an even higher jump in spend to $8 billion by 2015 – with… Continue reading Borrell Associates: “Preparing for the Appocalypse”