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Apple has released its results for the first fiscal quarter with surprising figures for their streaming device, Apple TV. During the period starting September 30 to December 29, the digital media receiver shifted 2 million units, resulting in year on year growth of 60%.The company’s first fiscal quarter results brings the total number of Apple… Continue reading 2m Apple TV devices sold in the run-up to Christmas

Last night’s prime time schedule couldn’t shake off the stench of dampness and death, with each programme littered with little reminders of our impending doom. Thank God it’s Friday, then.

As the digital and mobile revolutions continue at breakneck speed, there is a legitimate concern that we are going to experience a technological overload. Now, Future Foundation’s latest research reveals how our responses to technology are rapidly changing.

With more than 150 senior media executives in attendance, the Year Ahead 2013 offered a feast of insider knowledge and thoughtful crystal ball gazing. You can now watch our exclusive online video to see what predictions some of our panellists and guests made for 2013…

Commercial terrestrial television channels have seen some mixed fortunes in their network advertising revenues for the period December 2011 – 12. Channel 5 saw the biggest drop, down a substantial 14.9%, followed by Channel 4, down -7.2%.

BBC’s iPlayer benefited from a sprinkle of Christmas magic as December saw requests jump up by 5% to a record 217 million, according to data released today.

Wednesday night treated desperate viewers to a plethora of beautiful celebrity faces, taste and glamour, delivering a spectacle not seen on our TV screens since the prestigious Pride of Britain Awards back in October.

Ben Allott at Callcredit believes that if retailers want to continue to survive the economic downturn they need to be savvier with their marketing and start connecting the dots between the online and offline worlds to help drive consumers back to the high-street.

Advanced Television has published research from connected technology company Twonky that shows 51% of the UK prefer to watch catch-up services on a TV, over second screen devices like smartphones and tablets.The survey also revealed that 19% of people consider convenience more important than screen size.YouView, the joint venture between the major broadcasters, BT and… Continue reading Half of UK unfamiliar with YouView brand

Old rules, laws and agreements which pre-date the rise, and even the existence of the Internet, are threatening to cause mayhem in both the regional and national newspaper industry, writes Raymond Snoddy