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Britain’s Got Talent stole the show once again last night with more than 14 million peak viewers between 8.30pm and 10pm.The third semi-final kept the programme’s ratings as high as ever, attracting over 12.7 million average viewers and almost a 50% audience share for ITV1 during the peak-slot.Another eight acts performed in front of judges… Continue reading Britain’s Got Talent steals the show

Sky News has launched a new ad-funded video application on Apple’s iPhone, which delivers breaking news via text, images and video content.Sky has signed Bacardi as its first brand to advertise on the application, which also allows users to send their own news and pictures directly through to the broadcaster, according to reports.The application will… Continue reading Sky launches ad-funded news application on iPhone

Britain’s Got Talent dominated the ratings this bank holiday weekend with a peak of almost 14.5 million viewers last night.The talent show, which aired on three consecutive nights, kick-started on Saturday with a high of more than 12.7 million viewers, securing ITV1 with nearly 50% of the audience share between 8.20pm and 9.50pm.The first of… Continue reading Britain’s Got Talent hits a high of 14.5m viewers

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

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

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

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