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Ofcom has unveiled figures showing that third quarter Freeview sales stood at almost 2.4 million, the platform’s second strongest quarter ever.Ofcom’s Digital Television Progress Report found that sales were driven by digital TVs, which accounted for just over 50% of Freeview sales and consistent set top box sales which have increased by 20% year-on-year.85% of… Continue reading Strong Q3 Sales Figures For Freeview

The Competition Commission has recommended that Sky be forced to sell down its 17.9% stake in ITV to under 7.5%.The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform today published the 163 page Competition Commission report, which found that the acquisition could be “expected to operate against the public interest”.The Competition Commission said that there are… Continue reading Competition Commission Recommends Sky Sell Down ITV Stake

The share of the UK internet population made up of ‘Silver Surfers’ (55+ year olds) has increased from 16% to 19% over the past year (October 2006 -October 2007), according to the latest research from Nielsen Online.Nielsen Online said that during the same period, the share made up of under 25s has decreased from 29%… Continue reading Silver Surfers Claim Larger Share Of UK Online Population

Ofcom has fined Channel 4 a total of £1.5 million for misconduct in viewer competitions in Richard and Judy (the You Say We Pay competition) and Deal or no Deal programmes.Channel Four was found in breach of the following rules:Rule 2.11 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code, which came into effect on 25 July 2005, “Competitions… Continue reading Ofcom Fines Channel 4 £1.5m Over Phone In Quizzes

Ofcom has unveiled figures showing that third quarter Freeview sales stood at almost 2.4 million, the platform’s second strongest quarter ever. Ofcom’s Digital Television Progress Report found that sales were driven by digital TVs, which accounted for just over 50% of Freeview sales and consistent set top box sales which have increased by 20% year-on-year.… Continue reading Strong Q3 Sales Figures For Freeview

Fru Hazlitt has been appointed chief executive of GCap Media with immediate effect. Hazlitt currently serves as an executive director of GCap as managing director, GCap London.As announced by GCap on November 23, 2007, current Chief Executive Ralph Bernard signalled his intention to step down on appointment of his replacement (see Ralph Bernard Steps Down… Continue reading Fru Hazlitt Appointed GCap Chief Executive

US advertisers are expected to spend $1.6 billion on social networks in 2008, a year on year rise of 69%, according to the latest figures from eMarketer. Debra Aho Williamson, author of the report, said: “In 2007, 37% of the US adult internet population and 70% of teens used online social networking at least once… Continue reading US Advertisers To Spend $1.6bn On Social Networks In 2008

Ofcom has published a consultation document investigating the pay TV market following a submission from BT, Setanta, Top Up TV and Virgin Media in March (see Ofcom Launches Pay TV Investigation).The consultation aims to get stakeholders’ views on Ofcom’s initial assessment of the market, which suggests that pay TV has delivered significant benefits to consumers.At… Continue reading Ofcom Publishes Consultation On Pay TV Market

UTV Media has acquired the Dublin based radio station FM104 from Communicorp Group for a cash consideration of €52 million (£37.1 million). UTV said that the acquisition will significantly enhance its presence in the Dublin radio market and represents a further significant step in the implementation of its stated strategy of building a network of… Continue reading UTV Acquires Dublin Radio Station

By 2011, the online video market will have a retail value of $3.8 billion worldwide, according to a new industry report from Understanding & Solutions. The entertainment analyst firm said that despite a raft of activity within the sector – ranging from new service launches, key content partnerships and continued experimentation with business models –… Continue reading Online Video Market To Grow