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Ofcom is allowing more advertising breaks in programmes on PSB channels that are longer than an hour, bringing them into line with non-PSB channels.It said that it “is making the changes because PSBs should not face a disincentive from airing longer programmes, especially within peak-times, because of the advertising distribution rules”.The regulator also announced that… Continue reading Ofcom makes changes to PSB ad distribution

BBC Worldwide and YouTube have renewed their global partnership for BBC Worldwide YouTube channels and short-form videos.BBC Worldwide is also debuting its new Explore with BBC Worldwide channel with clips from BBC factual shows Amazon with Bruce Parry and Louis Theroux series.The channel joins recently launched Food from BBC Worldwide with clips from classic cookery… Continue reading BBC Worldwide renews YouTube global partnership

Following the MPs’ expenses scandal, BBC One’s decision to move Question Time to an earlier 9pm timeslot paid off as the show easily beat the competition.A peak of 3.9 million people watched the show – a share of 18% – with an average of 3.7 million (a 17.1% share) sticking with it for its hour… Continue reading Move to 9pm pays off for Question Time

A new US report on mobile video has found that the total number of live TV and video streams increased by 61% from Q4 2008 to Q1 2009. The research, carried out by QuicklPlay Media between 1 January and 31 March 2009, also shows that the total number of unique viewers increased by 11% from… Continue reading US sees continued demand for mobile TV and video content

Channel 4 and Sky are discussing a possible merger of their ad sales divisions.A merger would provide an alternative for Channel 4 if it is unsuccessful in securing a partnership with BBC Worldwide (see Andy Duncan: C4/BBC Worldwide deal is weeks away)It is unlikely that a combined sales unit would be referred to the Competition… Continue reading Channel 4 and Sky could merge ad sales teams

Orange will not be buying the technology behind Project Kangaroo, the failed VoD venture between ITV, BBC Worldwide and Channel 4.It is understood that the three parties, who invested as much as £20 million in the project, have been attempting to sell off the technology since the service was blocked earlier this year (see Competition… Continue reading Orange ends talks to buy Project Kangaroo technology

Ben was the latest contestant to feel the full weight of Sir Alan’s finger in the boardroom last night, as the grizzled boss uttered the immortal “You’re fired” at the wannabe Apprentice.On BBC One at 9pm, The Apprentice had a peak of 8.7 million viewers (a 36% share of the audience), miles ahead of ITV1’s… Continue reading Another Wednesday night win for The Apprentice

Developed Asian markets such as Japan and Korea have stormed ahead of Europe and North America in mass uptake of mobile multimedia, according to a new report from TNS. The number of consumers using mobile TV features in Japan and Korea has more than doubled in the last year, rising from 14% to 32%, said… Continue reading Developed Asian mobile multimedia markets storm ahead of Europe

Tuesday night’s TV saw BBC One come up trumps with its Holby City/New Tricks double-header from 8pm.Hospital drama Holby City, on for an hour from 8pm had a peak of 5.7 million viewers (a 25.9% share of the audience) with an average of 5.6 million tuning in for its entire running time.Following straight on was… Continue reading Tuesday night success for cops and docs

The ongoing recession is still causing problems for the television market, with all stations recording year on year falls in their revenue totals. The worst hit was Five, with revenue down by 31.5% on April 2008.Following closely behind was Channel 4, with a fall of 25.3%. The broadcaster, which is trying to secure a tie-up… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up – April 2009