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The worldwide subscriber base for internet protocol television (IPTV) services is expected to expand by a factor of more than 26 from 2005 to 2010, spurring a competitive battle between video providers both old and new, according to a new report from iSuppli Corp. Global IPTV subscribers will grow to slightly more than 63 million… Continue reading IPTV Subscriber Base Set To Grow

Trinity Mirror’s profits have declined by 12.8% to £98.1 million in the first half of 2006, with the fall attributed to the weak advertising market. The publisher has called a review of its business to be completed by the end of the year, with some analysts saying that the review could lead to Trinity Mirror… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Review After Profits Fall

ITV chief executive Charles Allen could announce his departure from the broadcaster as early as next week.Allen is currently negotiating the final terms for his exit, with ITV wanting him to stay on until a successor is found.Allen has been under pressure following a poor summer for ITV, with viewing figures (see Love Island Struggles… Continue reading Charles Allen Prepares To Step Down

Following the release of the latest RAJAR figures, GCap Media has seen its share price drop to a record low of 186.50p, falling 2.1% on last night’s closing price of 190.50p. Over £400 million has been wiped of GCap’s share price since it was created in May last year by the merger of Capital Radio… Continue reading GCap Share Price Falls Following RAJAR Audience Figures

People in the west Midlands are taking part in a BBC trial, which will see them receiving local news clips direct to video phones.Six regions will be given a 10-minute update of news every hour, tailored specifically for the area. The bulletins will aim to replicate the sort of news that is available on the… Continue reading BBC Trials TV News Clips Direct To Mobiles

The general population more likely to take part in panel surveys if they can use mobile phones rather than the pager like devices usually used, according to a new US study by The Media Audit. The research shows adults are 3.5 times more likely to agree to participate in a panel study using a mobile… Continue reading Mobile Phones Preferred As Panel Survey Devices

Classic FM, GCap Media’s classical music radio station, has announced the biggest change to its schedule in the station’s 14-year history.The award-winning station (see Classic FM Wins Another Award For GCap Media) will bring in a host of new programmes and presenters for its autumn schedule, with actor and presenter Tony Robinson hosting his own… Continue reading Classic FM Announces Biggest Change To Schedule Yet

Almost 14% of the UK adult population has a DAB digital radio in the home and 23% of owners have more than one, according to the Digital Radio Development Bureau’s (DRDB) fourth annual business report on the DAB digital radio market. In April of this year DAB digital radio set sales in the UK topped… Continue reading Repeat Purchasing Of DAB Radios On The Increase

Almost 14% of the UK adult population has a DAB digital radio in the home and 23% of owners have more than one, according to the Digital Radio Development Bureau’s (DRDB) fourth annual business report on the DAB digital radio market.In April of this year DAB digital radio set sales in the UK topped 3.1… Continue reading Repeat Purchasing Of DAB Radios On The Increase

MediaTel Group’s recent seminar, the ‘Future Of The National Press’ has sparked debate amongst top media players on some of the issues that were raised, such as the NRS and the press’ perceived grim outlook for the industry.Writing in his weekly column in Marketing Week, event chair Torin Douglas, criticised the National Readership survey, saying… Continue reading MediaTel Group Seminar Fuels Media Debate