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
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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
Sci-fi smash hit Heroes returned to BBC Two last night, with a peak audience of 3.5 million adults tuning in to see how the gang will save this world this time around.The show had a 16.5% share of the audience in its 9pm slot, although this was not enough to beat Crimewatch on BBC One… Continue reading Heroes Returns With 3.5m
As with the previous month only GMTV recorded a year on year increase in revenue amongst the terrestrial channels during March. The breakfast station received £5.3 million in revenue monies, up 18.5% on March 2007.Across the whole ITV1 network revenue was down by 2% to stand at £114.43 million.Channel 4’s revenues fell 5% year on… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up – March 2008
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
The body responsible for digital switchover, Digital UK, is considering turning off the analogue signal in one go rather than carrying on with the current two stage process, according to a report.Switchover began in Whitehaven in October last year (see Digital Switchover Begins Today) in a two stage process which saw BBC Two switched off… Continue reading Digital Switchover Process Could Change
A new report from high-tech market research firm In-Stat says that the fragmentation of mobile TV broadcasting is here to stay. In digital mobile TV broadcasting, several standards are being used, several mainly in one country, and that situation is likely to continue in the future, said In-Stat. The most popular mobile TV broadcast services… Continue reading Mobile TV Fragmentation Here To Stay
