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ITV is preparing to launch a high definition simulcast of ITV1 on Freeview by the end of the year.It has leased bandwidth from the BBC for the new channel, which will join its existing HD offering on the Freesat platform.ITV1 HD should be available in some areas by December, in line with Freeview’s expected schedule… Continue reading ITV1 HD on Freeview by the end of the year

HMV chief executive Simon Fox has ruled himself out of the running to replace Michael Grade at ITV.

Newcastle United’s first game in the Championship was a big draw for BBC One on Saturday evening, bringing in a peak of four million viewers.With an average of 3.2 million viewers, the 1-1 draw between Newcastle and West Brom was easily Saturday afternoon’s most watched terrestrial programme.Following straight on from the soccer at 7.30pm was… Continue reading BBC One’s Championship coverage kicks-off with 4m

Stephen Timms has been confirmed as the man in charge of the government’s Digital Britain vision.

David Spon-Smith, consultant at Accenture, comments on Ray Snoddy’s BARB figures give a boost to commercial TV article, which was published on Wednesday…

New Tricks held on to the number one Thursday evening peak-hour slot with a high of more than 7.1 million viewers.

In the past 30 days, 26% of online Americans have streamed a full-length TV show and 14% have streamed a full-length movie, according to data from Ipsos MediaCT. The research found that 30% of 18-24 year-old Americans have streamed a full-length movie in the past 30 days and 51% have streamed a full-length TV show.… Continue reading Online TV increasing in popularity in US

Britons are still spending on mobile phones, the internet and television services despite the recession, according to Ofcom’s annual ‘Communications Market’ report.The media regulator found that consumers view spending on communications and technology as a higher priority than most things, apart from food.Out of the 862 participants, over 40% said they would rather cut back… Continue reading Ofcom: Britons rate communications as priority despite downturn

The latest report from GfK’s Laura Dollin looks at how the recession is affecting consumers’ media habits…When will the recession end? This is the million-dollar question everyone wants the answer to. Whilst we can’t predict when the credit crunch will be over, it is possible to discover how the recession is affecting consumers, and what this… Continue reading GfK: When will the recession end?

ITV has published its half-yearly results and announced the sale of Friends Reunited to Brightsolid for £25 million.The commercial broadcaster reported a pre-tax loss of £105 million for the first six month of the year with advertising revenues falling 15% and overall revenue dropping 11% year on year to £909 million.However, in what has been… Continue reading ITV announces Friends Reunited sale and half-yearly results