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Advanced Television has published research from connected technology company Twonky that shows 51% of the UK prefer to watch catch-up services on a TV, over second screen devices like smartphones and tablets.The survey also revealed that 19% of people consider convenience more important than screen size.YouView, the joint venture between the major broadcasters, BT and… Continue reading Half of UK unfamiliar with YouView brand

Last week The Media Native – aka, David Brennan – asked if TV On Demand can justify its premium status. His conclusions ruffled some feathers at Videology and now Rhys McLachlan, Director of Corporate and Business Development would like to respond…

Ad spending rose 3.3% year-over-year, from January to September 2012, according to Nielsen’s quarterly Global AdView Pulse report. Though advertisers continue to spend the most on television ads, Internet and cinema ad spend grew at the highest rates during the period: 7.7% and 9.2%, respectively.

The search giant gets bigger – hitting $50 billion in revenues for the first time last year.

Last night, the viewing public witnessed a rare scheduling clash, with two top soaps squaring off in the ring at 7:30pm.

Sky has updated its catch-up app with some new functionality that allows subscribers to download films and TV shows with the ability to watch offline. The functionality will be available through an update for Sky Go and costs an extra £5 a month to utilise.Paying subscribers will be able to take advantage of the new… Continue reading Sky adds downloading functionality to catch up service

BBC One’s launched their double whammy of funny last night as Miranda (9pm) kicked off an hour of prime time comedy. 6.4 million viewers (a 23% share) watched the socially inept business woman get herself in to yet another hilarious tangle that would probably appeal more to you mum.Afterwards was the latest adventures of Mrs… Continue reading TV Overnights: Coronation Street’s wedding from hell secures 9.7m for ITV

Specialist media consultancy Decipher have appointed Damien Read, previously of BT Vision, as Director of Consultancy.

Amazon’s streaming service LOVEFiLM has announced a new content deal with Channel 4, giving subscribers access to the broadcaster’s 4 on Demand (4oD) archive service.The deal strengthens LOVEFiLM’s TV offering just a week after online video on demand aggregator Oric revealed research that claimed Netflix had a significantly higher amount of TV content in the… Continue reading LOVEFiLM enters new content deal with Channel 4

As the weekend kicked off in a cold and miserable fashion, BBC One saw fit to highlight this trend by kicking of the end of week festivities with a double whammy of grimness. First up was the final visit of the week to the cheery cockneys of London’s fictional East End.