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Ofcom has today published its discussion document on a new public service publisher, or PSP, furthering the regulator’s initial views as outlined in its review of public service broadcasting.Ed Richards, Ofcom chief executive, announced that the communications regulator would publish a discussion document on a new PSP this week in a speech at the Oxford… Continue reading Ofcom Publishes PSP Discussion Document

Speaking today at RadioActive, the inaugural RadioCentre members conference, chief executive Andrew Harrison set out his vision for the future of the commercial radio industry, describing radio as “at the heart of convergence”.In his keynote speech, Harrison described 2007 as “the year we start to change, and start to fight back as we return to… Continue reading Harrison Outlines Vision For Commercial Radio

New research from comScore Networks reveals that US consumers in the 18-to-24 age bracket view mobile phones as multi-functional accessories and want advanced features and personalisation options. ComScore’s study of wireless consumer segments, the second in a two-part series that analyses trends in the wireless industry, is based on a survey of US consumers who… Continue reading Young US Mobile Users Want Advanced Features

A new report from JupiterResearch has found that 37% of broadband consumers are interested in having TV programming delivered to their PC. However, the report, Programming for Three Screens: Leverage PC and Mobile Video to Support Core TV Efforts, adds that there is no industry consensus regarding business models or expectations for video delivered via… Continue reading 37% Of Broadband Consumers Interested In PC TV Programming

IPTV take-up in mainland China will exceed 23 Million subscribers by 2012, according to a new report from ABI Research. ABI says that technological innovations are rapidly redrawing the Chinese telco landscape, with operators compelled to diversify in order to thrive in the competitive environment. The November 2006 announcement of Jiangsu Telecom’s network expansion effort… Continue reading Chinese IPTV Subscribers To Reach 23 Million

The latest Ernst & Young Independent Treasury Economic Model (ITEM) Club Winter forecast for the UK economy predicts growth in GDP of 2.9% in 2007, as the City continues to drive corporate activity. The positive outlook for the economy is ultimately being propelled by the confidence of firms in the business and financial services sector.… Continue reading UK Economy Predicted To Grow 2.9% In 2007

BBC programmes could be made available via a branded channel on Google’s video sharing site, with the two media giants said to be in talks to decide a deal.Executives at the Corporation are said to be keen that the deal, which involves BBC Worldwide and the BBC, is eventually expanded to include putting content on… Continue reading BBC Close To Google Deal

Ofcom’s first Market Impact Assessment on the BBC’s on-demand services says that the corporation’s proposals “could have a negative effect on investment in similar commercial services”.Ofcom said that although it is important that the BBC should be able to participate actively and fully in emerging markets, it is also important that the corporation’s involvement in… Continue reading BBC On-Demand Proposals Could Impact Commercial Services

Sky’s broadband video download service, Sky Anytime, has reached one million downloads a year after its launch.The service, which was formerly known as Sky By Broadband, gives on-demand access to Sky Movies, Sky One entertainment and documentary series and Sky Sports news direct to PCs.Sky Anytime celebrated its one year anniversary on January 14 and… Continue reading Sky Anytime Reaches One Million Downloads

ITV has launched an Ad Innovations programme which will combine research into emerging advertising formats around the world, and concept testing research into new opportunities.The broadcaster has been trialling different advertising formats and rich media content opportunities over the past few months on broadband, exclusively with Opera and Decipher.The results will see Opera’s advertising clients… Continue reading ITV Launches Ad Innovations Programme