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The increasing popularity of multichannel television gave rise to one of the most interesting and informative debates at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, with leading figures from Sky, Freeview and Video Networks discussing the possible outcomes of this competitive market. The panel debated three different scenarios for the future of multichannel television. A market which… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: Multichannel Debate Looks At Possible Scenarios For TV Market

The personal video recorder (PVR) is significantly changing the way in which people watch television, with 5% of current TV viewing in the US time-shifted, predicted to rise to 10% by the end of next year and 25% by 2008. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Dr Robert Pepper, senior managing director of global advanced… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: Quarter Of US Consumers Forecast To Time-Shift By 2008

Speaking at the Edinburgh International TV Festival, Dr Robert Pepper, senior managing director of global advanced technology policy at Cisco Systems discussed with delegates advances in technologies and the implications these had on the television industry. Pepper claimed that the shift from analogue to digital was resulting in the technology world beginning to “blur”, predicting… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: Technology World Converging To Internet Protocol

UBC Media has signed a deal to sell airtime for Chrysalis and Wireless Group’s new syndicated radio news service, a move which will give the company a presence within stations such as TalkSport, Galaxy, LBC and Chrysalis’ flagship Heart.Commenting on the deal, UBC’s commercial director, John Quinn, said: “Today’s announcement significantly broadens the company’s network… Continue reading UBC Signs Sales Deal For Syndicated News

October 10 will see Channel 4 broaden its digital horizons, with the launch of More4 to offer the broadcaster’s documentaries, news, talk and drama content to a wider audience.The launch, which will span all digital platforms, will represent the first new public service channel from anyone but the BBC since the launch of Channel 4… Continue reading October Launch To Bring More4 To The Masses

Channel 4’s director of programmes, Kevin Lygo, has lifted the lid on the shows he hopes will maintain Channel 4’s successful streak over the next few months.The programme boss, speaking at the Edinburgh International TV Festival, announced that Channel 4’s iconic daytime quiz, Countdown, would return following the death of host Richard Whitely, but refused… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: Lygo Lifts Lid On Channel 4 Programming

Advertiser funded programming (AFP) was put under scrutiny this weekend, as the Edinburgh International TV Festival sought to shed light on the relatively new industry, and its implications for broadcasters and advertisers alike.Claire Heys, head of commercial partnerships at Flextech/UKTV explained the predicament facing broadcasters willing to commission AFP, stating: “It’s not easy to make… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: TV Set For More Advertiser Funded Programming

The Edinburgh International TV Festival was given a roasting on Saturday by international businessman and star of BBC Two’s Dragon’s Den, Doug Richard, who claimed the industry was lacking in its approach to new technology.The outspoken American admitted his lack of knowledge concerning the workings of the television industry, but said that his 20 years… Continue reading MGETIF 2005: TV Tech Given A Roasting In The Dragon’s Den

There is always a smattering of celebrity at the Edinburgh TV Festival, although this year saw the topic dominate several discussion sessions, with one in particular dedicated to dissecting the genre of celebrity-orientated TV.Chaired by Boyd Hilton, editor of celebrity magazine, Heat, the C Word session also played host to Big Brother winner Jade Goody,… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: Celebrity Under Scrutiny At Edinburgh Festival

BBC director general Mark Thompson lifted the lid on the Corporation’s latest TV technology at the Edinburgh International TV Festival, announcing details of MyBBCPlayer, a new online service allowing viewers to legally download seven days of TV programmes.Delivering one of the most anticipated addresses of the Festival, Thompson stated: “This will be the decade of… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: Thompson Announces On Demand Programming From BBC