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Facebook UK had its busiest day ever on Sunday in terms of traffic after launching its new personalised username capability.The social networking site’s usage went through the roof, pushing it up to second place behind Google UK, after picking up one in every 19 internet visits in the UK, according to Robin Goad at Hitwise… Continue reading Facebook’s usage soars

Tony Ball, the former chief executive of BSkyB and frontrunner to succeed Michael Grade at ITV, has been appointed as a non-executive director at BT.Ball, who is currently chairman of Germany’s cable operator Kabel Deutschland, is set to join the BT board on July 16.BT hopes his appointment will bring more broadcast experience to the… Continue reading Tony Ball appointed to BT board

There has been a marked increase in the number of people choosing to consume different media simultaneously, heralding the emergence of the engaged ‘Media Multi-Tasker’, according to new research from the European Interactive Advertising Association (EIAA). The research shows the increasing shift towards media convergence, with TV and internet media multi-tasking growing 38% since 2006… Continue reading Europe sees emergence of the ‘engaged Media Multi-Tasker’

Guardian Media Group’s national newspaper division, Guardian News & Media, is set to report a loss of about £35m for the financial year to the end of March. GMG Radio and GMG Property will also report operating losses, according to a report on MediaGuardian.co.uk, while GMG’s regional newspaper division will make an operating profit of… Continue reading Guardian Media Group to report operating loss

The UK entertainment and media (E&M) market will experience a cumulative 7% decline in revenue from 2008 to 2010, from $92 billion to $85 billion, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers report. A change in consumer spending behaviour will push the market to its lowest revenue figures since 2005, said PwC. However from this point consumer… Continue reading UK entertainment and media market revenue to fall 7%

ITV1’s interview with the parents of murdered schoolboy Rhys Jones, Caught in the Crossfire, was beaten by a repeat of BBC One’s New Tricks in the 9pm slot last night.The BBC One detective show had a peak audience of 4.7 million viewers, a 21.1% share of the audience, with an average of 4.5 million staying… Continue reading Overnights: New Tricks repeat beats ITV1 interview

The BBC and STV have agreed to enter into a partnership that will see both broadcasters share resource including facilities, training, technology and archive programmes.The two sides have stressed that a final agreement would have to ensure that the editorial integrity of both broadcasters would be preserved in any picture sharing arrangement. Exclusive stories and… Continue reading BBC and STV agree to share resources

Ofcom has launched a review of its Broadcasting Code of rules for TV and radio stations, including looking at giving commercial radio stations greater freedom around content-related promotions.The review of the code, which has been in place in its current form since July 2005, could create greater commercial opportunities for radio stations and help create… Continue reading Ofcom launches review of Broadcasting Code

Disney has launched a new UK channel, XD, aimed at boys aged 6-14, following an initial US launch in February.The channel, which features a mix of live-action and animated programming, replaces Jetix, formerly Fox Kids Europe, which Disney acquired on February.Boel Ferguson, former Jetix Europe managing director, has become general manager Disney Channels UK &… Continue reading Disney launches XD channel for boys

Internet users have grown by over 2.6 million people in the past year, according to data released by research company BMRB.Figures for the first quarter of 2009 show YOY usage up by 8.3%. Although the number of people going online is continuing to grow, now standing at 34.2 million, there seems to be something of… Continue reading BMRB Q1 2009: Online Usage