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The current generation of video formats on mobile telephones looks likely to be displaced by the arrival of new mobile platforms supporting higher screen definition and the ability of mobiles to drive TV screens. According to a new report from Rethink Research Associates, mobile handsets will assume the role of a portable personal video recorder… Continue reading Mobile Phones Shifting Into Handheld PVRs

Last night’s FA Cup quarter final between Chelsea and Newcastle helped the BBC secure primetime victory over ITV1, notching up an average adult audience of 5.9 million to floor competition from ITV’s police dramas, The Bill and Taggart.The Bill scored a respectable 5.5 million between 8pm and 9pm, while Taggart followed immediately after, with an… Continue reading Chelsea Helps BBC Score Ratings Win Over ITV

The BBC rose above competition from ITV last night, with non-stop victory from 7:30 fuelled by a winning mixture of soap, drama and documentary.Eastenders began the Corporation’s winning run with 9.1 million adult viewers on average, following ITV’s highest rating programme of the evening, Emmerdale, which drew 7.8 million.BBC One’s medical drama Holby City followed,… Continue reading BBC Ahead Of ITV With Prime Time Clean Sweep

Satellite giant BSkyB is to embrace IPTV and video on-demand next year, with a briefing to analysts yesterday reportedly outlining the broadcaster’s plans following its acquisition of internet service provider Easynet.According to a report by Broadcast magazine, Sky will introduce broadband access packages to its consumers later this year, along with push video on-demand, voice… Continue reading Sky To Launch IPTV Service In 2007

Comedian Ricky Gervais was honoured at the RAB’s Aerial Awards last night, scooping the gold award for charity and public service for his campaign to raise awareness for the Prostate Cancer Charity.Gervais helped write and voice the advert, which courted controversy when a “squish” noise was removed at the behest of the Radio Advertising Clearance… Continue reading Gervais Scoops Radio Gong Despite ‘Squish’ Censure

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, stood up at 12:34pm to reveal his tax and spending plans for the next year. Key points of the 2006 Budget are as follows…Inflation is at 2%, down from 2.5% last quarter. This is on target.Inflation target met every year since 1997, targets expected to be met going forward.Economic… Continue reading Budget 2006 Coverage – The Chancellor’s Speech Live

ITV has confirmed today’s rumoured approach by a consortium of investors, but rejected the move, claiming that it would not be in the interests of shareholders.The approach, made by Apax Partners, The Blackstone Group and Goldman Sachs’ Principal Investment Area was first revealed by the Telegraph. The newspaper speculated that former BBC director general Greg… Continue reading ITV Confirms But Rejects Takeover Approach

Reports this morning claim commercial giant ITV has received an approach from a consortium of investors willing to pump £1.5 billion into the firm, effectively gaining control of the broadcaster.A report in today’s Telegraph claims the approach by Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and Apax Partners would see ITV “gear itself up,” returning around three quarters… Continue reading Rumours Fly Over Fresh ITV Takeover Approach

Independent News & Media has reported record results in 2005, enjoying a year on year increase in revenue of 7.5%, reaching €1,611.1, up from €1,499.2 a year earlier. Advertising and circulation were up by 10.7% year on year and 6.4%, respectively, benefiting from a combination of enhanced yield/price and higher volume on core products. All… Continue reading Independent News & Media Enjoys 7.4% Increase In Revenue In 2005

Reports this morning claim ITV has received an approach from a consortium of investors willing to put £1.5 billion into the firm, effectively gaining control of the broadcaster. A report in this morning’s Telegraph claims the approach by Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and Apax Partners would see ITV “gear itself up,” returning around three quarters… Continue reading ITV Receives Take-Over Bid