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UK internet traffic to video websites has increased by 40.7% over the last 12 months, according to new research from online intelligence firm Hitwise.During February 2009, 1 in every 35 UK internet visits went to a specialist video website, the company said, up from 1 in every 50 in February 2008.YouTube is the most popular… Continue reading UK traffic to video websites up 40.7%

Enders Analysis founder Claire Enders warned the industry that commercial radio in its current form could disappear within the next 15 years.Speaking at the MediaGuardian Changing Media Summit yesterday, Enders said a combination of arduous radio regulations and the ways in which media consumption habits are changing poses a risk for the future of commercial… Continue reading Commercial radio under threat, warns Enders founder

A new report from eMarketer has predicted growth of 17.3% for global spending on social media advertising in 2009. Marketers are forecast to invest $2.35 billion (£1.64 billion) on ads on social networking sites by the end of 2009, with this figure rising to $3.49 billion over the next four years. Although these figures are… Continue reading Global adspend on social media predicted to rise 17.3% in 2009

US online TV platform Hulu is currently in talks with broadcasters about a possible UK launch.NBC Universal and News Corp, who are behind the venture, are meeting with possible partners to get the ball rolling, according to reports.NBC’s president, Peter Smith, said the plan is “local partners with local content – put that rich cocktail… Continue reading Hulu set for UK launch

The Independent and the Times are understood to be considering plans to introduce paid-for content on their websites.The new chief executive of Independent News & Media, Gavin O’Reilly – who has stepped up to succeed his father Sir Anthony O’Reilly (see Sir Anthony O’Reilly is set to leave INM) – confirmed that he has been… Continue reading National newspapers consider charging for online content

BBC One’s new documentary series exploring the Danakil desert in Northern Ethiopia kick-started with more than 3.7 million peak viewers last night.The Hottest Place on Earth attracted 3.6 million average viewers and a 16.7% audience share during the 9pm to 10pm slot, securing BBC One with the highest overall ratings in the peak-hour.However, ITV1’s last… Continue reading BBC One’s new documentary pulls in the highest peak-time ratings

Aegis is to cut 5% of its global workforce, around 780 employees, as it seeks to cut costs in the economic downturn.The firm revealed the cuts today as it announced its financial results for 2008. It said that the job losses would help it save £20 million in 2009.Aegis reported a pre-tax profit of £166.8… Continue reading Aegis to cut 5% of global workforce

The last episode of David Attenborough’s nature documentary series pulled in more than 4.1 million peak viewers during the all-important 9pm to 10pm slot last night.Nature’s Great Events, which saw Attenborough explore the marine life along the coast of Alaska and British Columbia, attracted over 4 million average viewers and a 17.9% share in the… Continue reading Nature’s Great Events finale pulls in the highest ratings

American consumers say they are more likely to act upon articles that include brand information than banner ads, pop-up ads, email offers or sponsored links, according to a new survey. The US study of 1,074 adults, conducted online by Opinion Research Corporation in March 2009, was sponsored by Adfusion, an article-based advertising network and a… Continue reading Americans online prefer article based ads

A new survey claims that 50% of the UK population have used on-demand services, with 20% using them every week.The survey, commissioned by the Association for Television On Demand (ATVOD) and conducted by YouGov, found that viewing is across a range of platforms with 48% of those using on demand services watching through their TV,… Continue reading Half of Britons now using video-on-demand