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US DVR subscriber household numbers are expected to reach 42.9 million (36.5% of TV households) by the end of 2012, according to the latest forecast from Magna Global. This is an increase from Magna’s estimate of 23.1 million (20.8% of TV households as of the end of the third quarter of 2007. By 2012, Magna… Continue reading US DVR Subscriber Housholds To Increase

Sony has hired former Loaded editor Tim Southwell to helm its first magazine, which will have a cover price of £4.50.Produced by Haymarket Network, the first issue will feature interviews with Cameron Diaz and Sony-BMG-owned Columbia Records’ co-chairman Rick Rubin.The magazine will also offer an advance look at films, music and technology currently being worked… Continue reading Ex-Loaded Editor To Launch Sony Magazine

It was the final of The X Factor on Saturday, and a nation held its breath as the three remaining acts battled it out to be named this year’s winner.It was a bit of a shock in the end, with Leon triumphing against Rhydian as brother and sister duo Same Difference fell by the wayside.The… Continue reading 10.8 Million Adults Watch X Factor Final

The Mail On Sunday is to get a new look for 2008, getting a full colour makeover and splitting into two main sections.According to a report on MediaGuardian.co.uk, the changes will see features moving into a new standalone section, with the Financial Mail On Sunday business supplement moving into the main paper.It is expected that… Continue reading Revamp Planned For Mail On Sunday

The BBC has unveiled plans for a revamped homepage for bbc.co.uk, promising users a greater level of customisation alongside a raft of new features.Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the official launch of BBC online, members of the public can access a beta version of the new homepage by visiting bbc.co.uk and clicking on the… Continue reading New Homepage For BBC Website

Significant growth will result in 38.4 million IPTV homes by 2012 – or more than seven times as much as the figure at the end of 2006, according to a new report published by Informa Telecoms & Media. Despite this acceleration, IPTV – A Global Analysis found that only 3.1% of the world’s TV households… Continue reading IPTV To Be In 38.4m Homes Worldwide By 2012

Heart 106.2 is shaking up its schedule in the new year, hiring four new DJs and launching a new show.A new late night show, Heartbrakers, will launch, hosted by Simon Beale, while Matt Wilkinson, formerly of Nottingham’s Trent FM, will front the evening show in the 7pm to 10pm slot.Wilkinson, who joins in February, replaces… Continue reading Four New DJs For Heart 106.2

The over 50s are at the forefront of emerging trends in online shopping and increased spending at Christmas, a new survey from Millenium has revealed. Millennium polled more than 500 people online over the age of 50 across the UK and found that the internet has become their favourite method for shopping. 28% of respondents… Continue reading Over 50s At Forefront Of New Online Shopping Trends

The Independent is to relaunch its website with a raft of new features including improved search and navigation, according to a report.The new-look Independent.co.uk website had been planned for Wednesday, said a report on MediaGuardian.co.uk, but technical difficulties mean that it may now launch after Christmas.Initially, the site will be a basic version of the… Continue reading Independent To Relaunch Website

Trinity Mirror has reported increased advertising revenues of 2.1% for the five months to the end of November. In a trading update released today, Trinity Mirror said that advertising revenues in its regionals division increased by 0.6% for the five months to November, compared with a decline of 1.0% for the first half. By category,… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Reports Increased Ad Revenues