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Microsoft has signed a new search deal with Sun Microsystems in a bid to increase its share of search traffic.The deal will allow Internet Explorer users to install an MSN Toolbar with Live Search as they download the latest Sun Java plug-ins, which has over 800 million users worldwide, according to Sun.Yusuf Mehdi, senior vice… Continue reading Microsoft confirms new search deal

ITV has insisted that its decision to integrate its online assets into its programming operations last week was not a cost-cutting tactic.The restructure will see all of ITV’s online assets, which include video streaming, ITV programming and project Kangaroo, fully integrate with ITV’s family of broadcast channels (see ITV integrates online and programming operations).Michael Grade,… Continue reading ITV insists online and video merger is not a cost-cutting tactic

YouTube is to show free films and television programmes from Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).The videos will be free to watch, with ads running alongside them. The deal will start with episodes of the ’90s version of American Gladiators and be followed by full-length action films such as Bulletproof Monk and The Magnificent Seven.CBS recently signed… Continue reading YouTube signs film deal with MGM Studios

BBC plans to make its iPlayer catch-up service available to a wider audience, by unblocking the access for international users.Speaking at a conference last week, the BBC’s director of future media and technology, Erik Huggers, said: “The internet is by definition a global medium, yet today we are artificially blocking international access to the iPlayer.“That’s… Continue reading BBC plans to extend iPlayer to global audience

The X Factor topped the weekend viewing figures once again, pulling in more than 10.7 million peak viewers to ITV1 on Saturday evening.An average of almost 10.2 million average viewers tuned in to see the remaining acts sing Mariah Carey hits, securing ITV1 with a massive 42.6% audience share, while a further 9.2 million peak… Continue reading The X Factor stays on top

Project Kangaroo has announced that Ashley Highfield is standing down from his role as chief executive.A joint statement from BBC Worldwide, ITV and Channel 4, said: “The shareholders would like to thank Ashley for all his hard work and dedication to the venture.”Rod Henwood, currently lead regulatory adviser for the project, has been appointed interim… Continue reading Kangaroo CEO steps down

Dennis Publishing has appointed Ben Raworth as the new editorial director of men’s lifestyle magazine Maxim.Raworth will take over the new role from this month, transferring from his current Dennis Publishing position as new product development editor, in which he has overseen the launches of Monkey, iGIZMO and iMOTOR.Reporting into Bruce Sandell, MD of the… Continue reading Maxim appoints new editorial director

BSkyB is set to launch an online subscription service in the new few months, allowing customers to watch Sky channels via the internet.The new service, which will be accessible to non Sky TV or Sky Broadband customers, will be available on the broadcaster’s VoD service Sky Player.Sky plans to offer its sports channels on the… Continue reading Sky set to launch online subscription service

The Financial Times has rolled out a revamped version of its website today, with five new-look international homepages and a simplified design.New features on FT.com include the trademark pink tint from its print editions, a clearer main column, comment pieces, a new uncluttered look and fewer ads than before.This is the first stage of the… Continue reading Financial Times unveils new look website

Caroline McDevitt, managing director of IPC Advertising, is to leave the company at the end of the year.Evelyn Webster, managing director, IPC Connect, will take on day-to-day operational responsibility for McDevitt’s role, in addition to her current position, from 1 January 2009.Sylvia Auton, IPC Media CEO, said: “Caroline told me a while ago that she… Continue reading IPC Advertising MD to step down