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Top Up TV founder David Chance could be appointed to the Setanta board following the departure of Irish financier Barry Maloney earlier this week.The appointment would come as part of American businessman Len Blavatnik’s £20 million rescue deal for the beleaguered broadcaster.Blavatnik, whose Access Industries currently holds a majority stake in Top Up TV and… Continue reading Setanta could appoint Top Up TV founder to the 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’

Five has partnered with online video platform Brightcove to allow viewers to embed episodes of Five shows on their websites, social networks and blogs.Partner websites and Five’s own online properties, such as Five.tv, will be the first websites to benefit from the deal, with third-party websites and consumers following later this year.Paul Thornton-Jones, Five’s digital… Continue reading Five to allow viewers to embed shows on websites

BBC One’s new war drama starring James Nesbitt started with a bang last night, securing a high of 4.4 million viewers during the all-important 9pm to 10pm peak slot.The first episode in the three-part drama, Occupation, about the lives of three friends and soldiers during the British forces’ five-year occupation of Iraq and its aftermath,… Continue reading Overnights: BBC One’s new war drama kicks-off with a bang

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

Today’s Digital Britain report has laid out plans for universal broadband access by 2012 and a digital radio upgrade by 2015.BroadbandSpeaking this afternoon, culture secretary Ben Bradshaw said that BBC licence fee money will fund universal broadband alongside a “small levy” of 50p per month on all fixed telephone lines.Local NewsHe added that a “small… Continue reading Digital Britain report published

For the first time, the entire BBC coverage of the Wimbledon tennis championships will be available in high definition on the BBC HD channel.As well as coverage on BBC One, BBC Two and the BBC HD channel, the championships will be available via live streaming on BBC Online and live text commentaries on its mobile… Continue reading BBC to broadcast 2009 Wimbledon Championships live in HD