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ITV could take legal action against Dawn Airey after she quit as managing director of global content to join RTL Group as chief executive and chairman of Five.Tempers are said to have frayed after Airey announced her departure to the executive chairman, Michael Grade, and the ITV board earlier this week, reports the Guardian.It is… Continue reading ITV Could Take Legal Action Over Airey Move

Jane Lighting is to resign from her position as Five chief executive tomorrow, with Mark White, Five’s executive director of sales, serving as interim CEO until Dawn Airey takes over.Airey, who recently left ITV (see Dawn Airey Leaves ITV For RTL), has now been confirmed as chief executive and chairman of the channel.Lighting said: “Sometimes… Continue reading Lighting Resigns As Five CEO

Sky added 56,000 customers in the first quarter of 2008, taking its total number of subscribers to 8.9 million.The satellite broadcaster, releasing results for its third quarter, said that Sky+ households grew by 262,000, to 3.4 million, while broadband customers were up 229,000 to reach 1,428,000.The company added that it added 43,000 high-definition subscribers, taking… Continue reading Sky Adds 56,000 Customers

Dawn Airey has left ITV with immediate effect to join RTL Group in a senior position that will include becoming chairman of Five.Airey has been at ITV for just eight months (see Dawn Airey Confirmed As ITV Director Of Content), where she has been managing director of the global content division and was recently promoted… Continue reading Dawn Airey Leaves ITV For RTL

Virgin Media has announced a partnership with the BBC to launch the iPlayer onto its TV platform.Viewers using BBC iPlayer on Virgin Media will be able to watch full screen pictures at full quality on their television set without the need for downloading.As of today, Virgin Media customers will be able to catch up on… Continue reading iPlayer To Launch On Virgin Media

Ofcom could fine ITV a record £4 million following a six-month investigation into premium rate phone-in deception on its shows, according to a report.MediaGuardian.co.uk reports that the proposed fine is £4 million, although the final figure has not been set yet.If ITV is fined this amount, it will double the previous record, handed down to… Continue reading Ofcom Could Fine ITV £4m

ITV1 was the big ratings winner last night, with a peak of 7.5 million adults tuning in for the return of Midsomer Murders at 8pm.The two hour crime drama, which saw John Nettles investigating yet another murder in the sleepy village, had an average of 7.2 million viewers, a 30.9% share of the audience.It easily… Continue reading 7.5m Tune In For Return Of Midsomer Murders

Alex Donelly, a former EMI executive, has joined Channel 4 as head of music for its digital radio operations.Donelly will work across all of 4 Radio’s stations and have responsibility for their music output.He will work alongside Channel 4 director of radio Bob Shennan in order to develop a launch and music strategy.Shennan said: “Alex… Continue reading Channel 4 Appoints Head Of Music

Sky is adding new sports content from ESPN and Voom to its video-on-demand service Sky Anytime on PC.The move will see ESPN Classic, which is already available through Sky Anytime on TV and to Sky+ and HD customers, will now be on offer through the Sky Anytime PC service.Content from the Voom Rush HD extreme… Continue reading More Sports Content For Sky Anytime On PC

Digital distribution of content is growing rapidly across the globe, driven by continued technological enhancements and content industry support. However, key to its long term success will be the development of strong consumer propositions and business models that secure sustainable revenue streams, according to research firm Understanding & Solutions. “Looking at the marketplace, broadcast pay… Continue reading Digital Distribution Of Content Growing Globally