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There is still huge potential for growth in Western European residential broadband adoption, despite a slowdown in the majority of national markets, according to a new report from Forrester Research.Forrester sees 44% household penetration at the end of 2007 and forecasts a rise to 71% by the end of 2013.By then, any remaining dial-up services… Continue reading Potential For Growth In European Broadband Adoption

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

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

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

Mobile phone company 02 is planning to extend its Czech broadband TV service to the UK, according to reports.02 already has partnerships with Warner Bros, HBO and Paramount in the Czech Republic and is now looking to extend these deals to the UK.The company has a residential broadband offering in the UK having acquired BE… Continue reading 02 Could Launch Broadband TV Service

ITV is believed to be aiming to bring back the News At Ten with Sir Trevor McDonald on Monday, January 14.It is understood that the programme’s return will coincide with a revamp of the broadcaster’s peaktime schedule.According to a report today on MediaGuardian.co.uk, the News At Ten relaunch team had been gearing up to go… Continue reading News At Ten Could Return In January

Last week there were reports that the Competition Commission could force Sky to reduce its stake in ITV to under 10%.A report in the Financial Times said that competition regulators are set to recommend to business and enterprise secretary John Hutton that Sky should reduce its holding from 17.9% to between 5% and 10% (Full… Continue reading Media In The City: Sky Could be Forced To Reduce ITV Stake

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

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 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