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The BBC has shortlisted six digital agencies to take forward to the next stage of a review of its digital creative services which began in July 2007.The six shortlisted agencies are Agency Republic, GT, 20:20 London, Play, Start Creative Ltd and one other unnamed agency.The review is statutory and is required to satisfy the BBC’s… Continue reading BBC Shortlists Digital Creative Agencies

The number of UK households connected to the internet has jumped by almost one million in the last year alone, to reach over 15 million, according to the latest information from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).The number of homes with access to broadband internet has jumped by 40% year on year to 51%, the… Continue reading Household Internet Connectivity Rises To Over 15 Million

New research from the Newspaper Society (NS) reveals that the number of regional press websites, radio stations and niche publications grew by between 21% and 25% in 2006.The NS Annual Regional Press Survey, published today, shows the number of websites grew from 828 to 1102. The number of core regional newspaper titles went up slightly… Continue reading Regional Press Websites Increase

UTV, the multimedia group which broadcasts radio and television, has announced that its operating profit, before exceptional items, was up 4% at £13 million for the six months to June 30. The group’s radio operating profit was up by 7% to £6.8 million (2006: £6.4 million) after deducting start-up losses of £1.3 million (2006: £1.4… Continue reading UTV Announces Increase In Operating Profit

Emap has released a statement announcing that it has received interest for all parts of the group, having previously announced a review that could see the company broken up. The strategic review of its £2 billion radio, business-to-business and consumer magazine operation was announced in July, with today’s statement saying that the board is preparing… Continue reading Emap Confirms Sale Interest

US internet users are spending nearly half their online time visiting content, a 37% increase in share of time from four years ago, according to new research from the Online Publishers Association (OPA). The OPA today announced a four-year analysis of its Internet Activity Index (IAI), a monthly gauge of the time being spent with… Continue reading Web Users Now Spend Half Their Time Visiting Content

A new study reveals that 67% of the online search population is driven to search by offline channels. The research, sponsored by iProspect and conducted by JupiterResearch, also revealed that 39% of online searchers who are influenced by offline channels ultimately make a purchase. Search engine marketing firm iProspect commissioned the study to gain a… Continue reading Online Search Population Is Driven To Search By Offline Channels

Champions League Football on ITV1 last night was no match for BBC One’s double-header of Holby City and Silent Witness, with the Corporation’s dramas running out clear winners in the audience stakes.The big match, featuring a business-like Liverpool side slotting four goals past Toulouse without reply, brought in a peak of 4.8 million adult viewers… Continue reading Liverpool Lose Out To Return Of Silent Witness

Google was the UK’s most visited online property in July, attracting 28.2 million unique visitors – an 89% reach of the total online population, according to the latest figures from comScore.Google was followed by Microsoft Sites, which attracted 26.9 million unique visitors – a reach of 85%.The comScore study showed that despite the onset of… Continue reading Summer Holiday Season Boosts Traffic to Cinema and Holiday Sites

The logo for Virgin Media Television’s new entertainment channel, Virgin 1, has been unveiled, comprising a red number one figure emblazoned with the Virgin Logo.The logo, conceived by directing duo Conkerco in collaboration with Andrew Fairhurst, will be used on-air and in marketing campaigns.Jon King, head of marketing at Virgin Media TV, said: “We hope… Continue reading Virgin Unveils New Channel Logo