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Staff – MediaTel NewsLine The future of digital TV will be put under the spotlight tomorrow, with MediaTel Group, in association with MediaGuardian, presenting a seminar on the topic, chaired by the BBC’s media correspondent, Torin Douglas, and featuring a panel of distinguished media commentators.Held at the Guardian Newsroom, the event will comprise a panel… Continue reading Digital TV Debate To Set The Agenda

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine New European radio station, Radio Tatras International (RTI), has awarded Whirlwind WSL the contract to manage all of its broadcast output across all its platforms, including the web, FM/AM and uplinks to Satellite services from its new broadcast facilities in Ramsgate, Kent.RTI, a new English speaking radio station, offers a varied… Continue reading Whirlwind Awarded International Radio Contract

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine Interactive TV advertising specialists, Press Red, have joined forces with Tui interactive media to provide creative design services for interactive TV advertising.The increasing demand from clients to combine Press Red’s understanding of interactive creative design has led to the deal with Tui, the company claimed.Commenting on the partnership, Chris Moreton, Press… Continue reading Press Red Team Up With Tui For More Creative Services

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine Breakfast broadcaster GMTV is being “hijacked” by increasingly prevalent sponsorship placements, according to its high profile presenter, Fiona Phillips, who claims the show has become “more about selling than about the content.”Citing one particular instance, Phillips recalled: “I remember having to break away from an interview with Tony Blair to a… Continue reading Phillips: GMTV ‘Hijacked’ By Sponsorship Deals

Subscriptions of third generation (3G) mobile telephone services in the Aisa-Pacific region are predicted to rise by over 130 million in the next four years, according market intelligence firm, IDC. 3G services, which provide high-speed data capabilities and advanced audio and video applications, are estimated to enjoy substantial growth, jumping to 142.6 million subscribers in… Continue reading Asia-Pacific 3G Penetration To Hit Over 140 Million By 2009

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine ITV and BSkyB are reportedly the favourites to retain their shared coverage of the European Champions League football matches, with bids for the UK TV rights for the next three years due today.According to a report in today’s Guardian, the BBC is believed to be considering a rival bid for the… Continue reading ITV And BSkyB Favourites For Champions League Coverage

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine The Local Radio Company has been awarded the new 12 year FM licence for the Durham area by media regulator Ofcom, with Durham FM beating off competition from Prince FM and Durham 2Day FM.Durham FM will be a “friendly, locally involved radio station aimed particularly at 25 to 52 year olds,… Continue reading Local Radio Company Wins Durham FM Licence

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine Satellite giant, Sky, has announced an upgrade to its Parental Control facility, allowing parents to restrict access to all channels, or even to remove the listings for adult channels from Sky’s programme Guide.The new Parental Control features will be introduced in two phases. Phase 1 will allow concerned parents to restrict… Continue reading Sky Enhances Parental Control Facility

Sarah Pearce – MediaTel NewsLine Media regulator, Ofcom, has invited applications for a licence to provide an Independent Local Radio (ILR) service on the FM waveband covering the town of Barrow-in-Furness and the immediately surrounding area.The FM licence will be awarded for a maximum period of twelve years from the commencement of broadcasting, with the… Continue reading Ofcom Invites Applications For New Independent Radio Licence

Sarah Pearce – MediaTel NewsLine All three major party leaders will take part in a single show to be broadcast across the Commercial Radio network in the run up to the forthcoming General Election, making broadcasting history.On the last Sunday of the election campaign, May 1 2005, Prime Minister Tony Blair, Conservative Party Leader Michael… Continue reading Commerical Radio To Take The UK Leaders Live