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Informa Telecoms & Media forecasts that there will be 56.1 million installed digital video recorders (DVR) around the world by the end of 2008. The Global DVR Forecasts report states that this represents 5% of TV households and 18% of digital TV homes. The forecasts claim 20 million added DVR homes in 2008, and 25… Continue reading 56m DVRs Worldwide By End Of 2008

CBS Outdoor is launching a new retail sales division as the UK travel advertising business moves into the retail sector. Lee Cutter, former head of business development at Metro, has been appointed to lead the division as head of sales. The division has been created to handle the launch of Westfield London, the £1.6 billion… Continue reading CBS Outdoor Launches Retail Sales Division

Over two thirds-of men cannot live without the internet when compared to television, according to new research from men’s entertainment community Break Media. The research, conducted by Hall and Partners, polled a sample of more than five hundred males aged 18-34 who access the internet at least once per month, and was designed to determine… Continue reading Men “Value The Internet Over TV”

A new US mobile phone user survey, carried out by Azuki Systems, saw over 54% of respondents say their mobile phone usage had increased by more than 25% over the past two years, while one in five said it had increased by more than 50%. A significant catalyst behind this growth is smart phone adoption,… Continue reading US Mobile Usage Grows

The BBC and Five have reached an agreement for Five to be carried on one of the BBC’s multiplexes in the early switchover regions.The agreement allows Five’s main service to be carried on the BBC’s Freeview Multiplex B when the switchover begins in the border region.The agreement means that Five will be received as widely… Continue reading BBC And Five In Freeview Deal

Kiss 100’s Joanna Knights investigates why younger audiences are listening to the radio more…Radio has progressively improved over the years through many phases of development. With the digital age in full throttle, radio is a multitude of ever expanding brands, pioneering DJs and musical ideals. These factors combine to etch a distinct image of each… Continue reading Young People And The Radio

MediaTel Group is hosting a full morning seminar on November 25 looking at the ‘Future of Online’, with a £20 discount for those who book their tickets by October 31.Panellists confirmed for the event so far include: Trevor Johnson, planning and strategy, EMEA at Facebook; Richard Parboo, head of agency sales strategy at ITV; Robert… Continue reading MediaTel Group Holding ‘Future of Online’ Seminar

Over two thirds-of men cannot live without the internet when compared to television, according to new research from men’s entertainment community Break Media.The research, conducted by Hall and Partners, polled a sample of more than five hundred males aged 18-34 who access the internet at least once per month, and was designed to determine what… Continue reading Men “Value The Internet Over TV”

Future has overhauled the TotalFilm.com website, offering new features such as Q&As with film stars and directors.The revamped website also has a new editorial line-up, including launch editor George Walter who will work with Total Film‘s editor-in-chief Aubrey Day and the digital editorial team.The new site will offer users a database of trailers and enhanced… Continue reading Future Revamps TotalFilm.com

IPC Advertising has unveiled IPC Unite – offering bespoke solutions across IPC Media brands and third party media owner partnerships.IPC Unite has evolved from the former IPC Corporate Business Development team and will be headed up by Matt Sims, who joined IPC Advertising as head of corporate business development in February 2008 and has led… Continue reading IPC Advertising Unveils IPC Unite