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Almost a third (31.7%) of the UK’s adult population claim to have listened to the radio via the internet, while 7.2 million have downloaded a podcast, according to new RAJAR figures.The survey, conducted in October by Ipsos MORI, also found that the majority of internet radio listening takes place at home (89%) while one in… Continue reading Almost a third of UK adults listen to radio via the internet

The BBC is considering plans to put one or more of its digital radio stations onto the Digital One national network in a bid to boost the struggling service.BBC Asian Network is one of the stations that is thought to be in line for filling up some of the vacant capacity on the commercial digital… Continue reading BBC may put stations on Digital One network

News International has revamped its mobile sites for The Sun, The Times and the News of the World.Thesun.mobi will feature a new facility allowing users to access, rate and send The Sun stories, as well as more graphics.The site will also have a new focus on interactivity in its news, sports and showbiz sections –… Continue reading News International relaunches mobile sites

A new ITV survey into changing TV habits saw 40% of respondents claim to watch TV on a computer, laptop or handheld device.Some 33% of respondents to the GfK survey said they will be staying in and watching more TV this Christmas.In terms of where people watch TV, the living room came out on top… Continue reading 40% of online adults watching TV on a computer

Shareholders of the planned digital radio venture, 4Digital Group, have agreed to dissolve the business and hand the licence back to Ofcom.The decision to end the proposed digital radio service has reportedly been made during a number of board meetings, which have taken place over the past two weeks, by the remaining 4DG shareholders.However, minority… Continue reading Board pull plug on 4DG

Aegis Media is set to launch a new full-service digital agency early next year in a bid to boost its digital offering.Former Naked managing partner Niku Banaie will head up the client-facing network, which is set to feature more of a creative element, according to reports.Aegis, which is currently home to Carat, Vizeum, Isobar and… Continue reading Aegis set to launch a full-service digital agency

The BBC is considering plans to offer ITV and Channel 4 the free and open use of its online video catch-up service iPlayer.The move is thought to be part of the BBC’s response to Ofcom’s public service broadcasting review – the BBC Trust is expected to make a presentation to Ofcom later this week, according… Continue reading BBC set to offer iPlayer to Channel 4 and ITV

BBC One’s crime drama Spooks pulled in more than 6.2 million viewers last night.The last in the series, which raced ahead of the competition for the peak-time audience, attracted 6 million average viewers and a 25% audience share between 9pm and 10pm.Elsewhere, ITV1’s new series of Taggart managed to pick up 5.3 million viewers in… Continue reading Final Spooks pulls in over 6.2m

Sarah Robinson, digital media & technology account director at Future Foundation, gives us some insights into how social media is developing …As reported at MediaTel’s recent seminar, The Future of Online, social networking sites are booming. Global ad spend in 2008 will be $2 billion, a 55% growth on last year. In the UK, the… Continue reading Social Media Futures

Online TV and film site Blinkbox has signed new deals with Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Pictures Television in a bid to increase its online content offering.The Twentieth Century Fox deal will allow users to access premium films, including new releases Juno and Jumper, according to reports.Users will also be able to purchase films such… Continue reading Blinkbox signs online deal with Fox and Sony