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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”

BBC One’s new series The Young Ones finished on a high of 4.2 million viewers during the all-important peak-hour last night.