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DC Thomson is about to increase its stake in UBC, the UK’s largest independent radio production company, according to reports in the Financial Times. The report says that with 13% the publisher, based in Redhill in Surrey, would become the largest outside investor in UBC. In March this year DC Thomson purchased Aberdeen Journals (giving… Continue reading DC Thomson To Increase Stake In UBC

BSkyB could soon enter the “free” broadband battle arena after the company’s chairman, Rupert Murdoch, told investors in his News Corporation that the group would unveil its broadband strategy in the middle of July.The full launch of BSkyB’s internet and voice-call service is expected soon after. The broadcaster is considering offering deals such as free… Continue reading BSkyB Could Enter “Free” Broadband Battle

According to reports in the trade press, MTV is looking for a digital agency to provide support for the launch of a user-generated content channel.The reports claim that the broadcaster is intending to launch a television channel made up wholly of user-generated content, with negotiations with the agencies expected to be finalised some time later… Continue reading MTV Could Launch User-Generated Content Channel

In the absence of any football, Eastenders was last night’s big winner, attracting an average of 6.1 million adult viewers (a 40% audience share) with its intoxicating mix of gritty storylines and cockney camaraderie.Also on BBC1, New Tricks was a hit with viewers, getting a peak audience of 4.7 million adults and an average figure… Continue reading BBC1 The Big Winner On Night With No Football

Oscar nominee Keira Knightley will front a one-hour music special on 6 July for GCap Media to be broadcast over 40 stations of the One and Century FM networks.The programme coincides with the release of the actress’ latest film, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Knightley will answer questions from listeners and also play… Continue reading Keira Knightley Joins GCap Celeb Presenters

Ofcom today announced an international agreement securing near universal availability of Freeview in the UK by 2012, as well as international agreements to support the further expansion of digital radio.Ofcom led the UK delegation at the International Telecommunication Union’s Regional Radiocommunication Conference in Geneva, where it was agreed that the UK will be permitted to… Continue reading International Backing For UK Digital Switchover Plans

The digital advertising revolution for the Outdoor sector has progressed with the launch of the UK’s first network of digital ink billboards.Clear Channel Outdoor, in conjunction with Magink Display Technologies Inc, has selected ten prime sites in London to build the digital displays on later this year. The network will be controlled from a central… Continue reading First Network Of Digital Billboards Announced

BT has added to its list of partners for its forthcoming BT Vision service with the signing of a new video on-demand agreement with independent film distributor Momentum Pictures.Momentum Pictures is one of the UK’s largest independent film distributors. This agreement will provide access to films such as Lost in Translation, O, Brother Where Art… Continue reading BT Vision Strikes Deal With Indie Film Distributor

RadioCentre, the radio industry trade body, has called for more government assistance in cracking down on pirate radio stations, following a Commons debate highlighting the problems they cause.Margaret Hodge, the minister for industry and the regions, admitted in the Commons that the radio industry’s own efforts to close pirate stations were more effective than Ofcom’s.The… Continue reading RadioCentre Calls For Government To Crack Down On Pirates

A major month-long advertising campaign for a new made-for-TV movie channel, movies 24, is set to begin across Sky’s portfolio of channels, with additional promotion in the press and Outdoor sectors.The new channel, from Sparrowhawk Entertainment Ltd, will launch on 1 July on Sky Channel 329. 20 and 30-second ads will be screened on channels… Continue reading New Movie Channel Launches With Major Ad Campaign