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Britain’s terrestrial broadcasters saw a disappointing July overall, with all but BBC2 and Five seeing their viewing share decline. Channel 4 was the worst hit in both the All Homes and Digital Homes universes, with percentage point declines of 1.88 and 1.18 respectively.All ViewingChannel 4 saw the largest downturn in viewing share during July, with… Continue reading Television Viewing Round-Up – July 2005

Consumers are willing to pay for mobile television content, with results from Nokia’s commercial TV pilots in Helsinki showing that 41% of participants would purchase mobile TV services, with over half believing that the technology would be popular. According to the pilot results, users wanted to watch familiar program offerings as well as new mobile… Continue reading Consumers Predict Mobile TV To Enjoy Popularity

Consumer knowledge of personal video recorders (PVRs) is increasing, with 88% of US adults aware of the technology, up from 74% in 2004, according to a survey from the Leichtman Group. A similar study from Find/SVP shows that PVR penetration in the US is around 15%, with time shifting the most commonly sited benefit of… Continue reading Consumer Awareness of PVRs Growing

Channel 4’s director of programmes, Kevin Lygo, has lifted the lid on the shows he hopes will maintain Channel 4’s successful streak over the next few months.The programme boss, speaking at the Edinburgh International TV Festival, announced that Channel 4’s iconic daytime quiz, Countdown, would return following the death of host Richard Whitely, but refused… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: Lygo Lifts Lid On Channel 4 Programming

Advertiser funded programming (AFP) was put under scrutiny this weekend, as the Edinburgh International TV Festival sought to shed light on the relatively new industry, and its implications for broadcasters and advertisers alike.Claire Heys, head of commercial partnerships at Flextech/UKTV explained the predicament facing broadcasters willing to commission AFP, stating: “It’s not easy to make… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: TV Set For More Advertiser Funded Programming

The Edinburgh International TV Festival was given a roasting on Saturday by international businessman and star of BBC Two’s Dragon’s Den, Doug Richard, who claimed the industry was lacking in its approach to new technology.The outspoken American admitted his lack of knowledge concerning the workings of the television industry, but said that his 20 years… Continue reading MGETIF 2005: TV Tech Given A Roasting In The Dragon’s Den

There is always a smattering of celebrity at the Edinburgh TV Festival, although this year saw the topic dominate several discussion sessions, with one in particular dedicated to dissecting the genre of celebrity-orientated TV.Chaired by Boyd Hilton, editor of celebrity magazine, Heat, the C Word session also played host to Big Brother winner Jade Goody,… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: Celebrity Under Scrutiny At Edinburgh Festival

BBC director general Mark Thompson lifted the lid on the Corporation’s latest TV technology at the Edinburgh International TV Festival, announcing details of MyBBCPlayer, a new online service allowing viewers to legally download seven days of TV programmes.Delivering one of the most anticipated addresses of the Festival, Thompson stated: “This will be the decade of… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: Thompson Announces On Demand Programming From BBC

Channel 4 faces a rocky road of change following digital switchover, according to the broadcaster’s chief executive Andy Duncan, who made his latest case for public funding, and investment in new technology, at the annual Edinburgh International TV Festival.The broadcast boss stated that Channel 4’s request for public funding is not an immediate one, “it’s… Continue reading MGEITF 2005: Channel 4 Boss Makes The Case For Public Funding

ITV was wished a happy 50th birthday at the Edinburgh International TV Conference last weekend, although the broadcaster was also given the gift of critical insight by media heavyweights discussing its future.Lorraine Heggessey, CEO of Talkback Thames stated that, amongst other problems, there is a “samey-ness” to much of ITV’s current programming, with “title after… Continue reading MGETIF 2005: Edinburgh Gives ITV Advice For Its Birthday