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New UK search engine Oparla is offering web users the chance to pre-register to its site, ahead of its official launch next week, in order to get a month’s free ad space.The site, which has been created by internet entrepreneur Daniel Jupp, is due to launch next week after more than 12 months development.Oparla lets… Continue reading New UK search engine offers free advertising

Digital switchover began in the West Country this morning, with analogue BBC Two turned off at transmitters across Torbay and south Devon.The second stage of switchover takes place on Wednesday 22 April, when the remaining analogue channels will be switched off permanently.The West Country will be the first region in the UK to complete the… Continue reading Switchover starts in the West Country

Virgin Media has appointed Jonathan Webb to the role of executive director of Virgin Media Television (VMtv) following the departure of CEO Malcolm Wall.The move follows reports that Virgin Media has begun the sale of its content division, including VMtv and its advertising sales house ids; however, it is understood that it will not be… Continue reading Jonathan Webb appointed executive director of Virgin Media Television

Global Radio has today confirmed the sale of its majority stake in the national digital radio platform Digital One to fellow shareholder Arqiva.Transmission company Arqiva, previously a 37% shareholder, is understood to have paid a nominal sum for Global Radio’s 63% stake.However, in return Global expects cheaper transmission costs for its digital stations from Arqiva.Digital… Continue reading Global sells Digital One to Arqiva

Sky has upgraded the electronic programme guide (EPG) for Sky+HD, featuring a small video screen in the top right corner, new fonts, and new colours.The new EPG, originally due to launch last September, is being rolled out progressively across Sky HD boxes. The previous guide has been in use since the launch of Sky digital… Continue reading A kid’s view of the new Sky+HD TV guide

Almost half of all households with televisions in the UK are choosing to pay for additional TV channels, according to a new report from Ofcom.The media regulator’s Digital Progress Report for Q4 2008 showed that 49.5% of UK television households pay for some form of digital TV for their main TV set, which is the… Continue reading Ofcom: 13 million homes pay for extra TV channels

Virgin Media has begun the sale of its content division, issuing a sales memorandum for its Virgin Media TV business and sales house IDS, although it is excluding its 50% stake in UKTV. It is understood that the UKTV stake will be sold when there is a clearer picture of the future of joint owner… Continue reading Virgin Media begins sale of content division

Social networking among US broadband users has grown an impressive 93% since 2006, and has increased the amount of time people spend communicating online 18%, to 32% of total online time, according to a new report from Netpop Research. The report also reveals that at the same time as online communications has increased, the time… Continue reading Social networking increases among US broadband users

Look magazine is set to kick-start a new £2.5 million national TV advertising campaign this week, with the strap line ‘That’s My Look’.The campaign, which has been developed by the brand’s creative agency Grey London and planned by MediaCom, will launch today with an initial three week burst, followed by sustained activity through the rest… Continue reading Look magazine unveils new TV creative

The IPA’s latest survey of online media owners reveals that overall service levels have decreased since the last survey, published in September 2008.The survey has been designed to highlight the levels of service media owners provide and outline where improvements can be made, with the aim of helping the growth of digital advertising, providing a… Continue reading IPA report shows declining online media owner service levels