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Glossy new drama series Rock Rivals, loosely inspired by ITV1’s The X-Factor, launched with a less than spectacular 3.6 million adults (with a 16.9% share of viewing) last night.Featuring the fictionalised account of the behind-the-scene goings on of a reality singing contest, the programme initially had an audience of 4.1 million during the first 15… Continue reading Rock Rivals Lacks X-Factor For Viewers

Nine out of ten adults are aware of digital television switchover, according to new research from Digital UK and Ofcom.The Digital UK/Ofcom Tracker Survey at December 2007 indicates national awareness of switchover has reached 89%, up from 66% at the beginning of Digital UK’s public information campaign in May 2006.The figure rises to 96% in… Continue reading Nine Out Of 10 Adults Aware Of Digital Switchover

ITV’s revenues from premium rate services were down by £58 million in 2007, following the phone-in scandals that rocked television.In its full year statement released today, ITV said that its total revenues in 2007 were £2.08 billion, a year on year fall of 5%.The broadcaster’s profits were £188 million, down 35% on £288 million recorded… Continue reading ITV Sees Premium Rate Revenues Fall

A new forecast from ABI Research predicts that worldwide subscribers to IPTV services will grow to more than 90 million by the end of 2013, up from 13.5 million in 2007. Cesar Bachelet, senior analyst at ABI, said: “The IPTV market as a whole is poised for strong growth, but clearly it will be stronger… Continue reading Worldwide IPTV Subscribers To Reach 90m

The final episode in David Attenborough’s Life In Cold Blood series drew over 5.8 million adults to BBC One last night between 9pm and 10pm.The wildlife programme, which examined the complex and intriguing lives of turtles, tortoises and crocodilians, gave the channel a 26.2% audience share during the timeslot.Over on ITV1, the final instalment of… Continue reading Life In Cold Blood Ends With Over 5.8m

The IPA has reported an “optimistic” picture for television viewing in 2007, with a slight increase in hours of viewing each day and the continuing expansion of digital viewing. The latest Trends in Television Viewing Report covering the last quarter of the year shows the average number of hours of television viewing each day at… Continue reading IPA Reports “Optimistic” Q4 2007 TV Viewing Levels

The IPA has reported an “optimistic” picture for television viewing in 2007, with a slight increase in hours of viewing each day and the continuing expansion of digital viewing.The latest Trends in Television Viewing Report covering the last quarter of the year shows the average number of hours of television viewing each day at 3.63… Continue reading IPA Reports “Optimistic” Q4 2007 TV Viewing Levels

A new report from Informa Telecoms & Media forecasts that by 2012, 909 million homes will have access to true video-on-demand (VOD) or near-video-on-demand (NVOD) technology, representing 78% of the world’s TV homes and generating revenues in excess of US$10 billion. The report, entitled On-Demand TV & PVRs, projects that North America and Europe will… Continue reading Almost 80% of Worldwide TV Homes To Have Access To VOD By 2012

The global TV advertising market is set for a tough two years, with the outlook improving from 2010 to 2012, according to a new forecast from Screen Digest. The research predicts that 2008 will be a difficult trading year for TV advertising, with spend growing at a lower rate than the economy, at only 1.9%… Continue reading Global TV Ad Market Set For Tough Two Years

BBC One’s repeats of cop drama New Tricks continue to get the better of ITV1’s underrated comedy/soap combo Moving Wallpaper/Echo Beach on Friday nights.Last week’s episode, which saw Dennis Waterman and the team reopening a kidnapping case from 1992, attracted an impressive audience of 5.3 million adults on average. Over on the main commercial channel,… Continue reading ‘Old’ Tricks Plaster Over Wallpaper