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Sun editor Rebekah Wade was released this afternoon without charge following her arrest in the early hours of this morning for allegedly assaulting her husband, Eastenders actor Ross Kemp.Scotland Yard are understood to be planning no further action against the 37 year old editor, who was arrested in south London at 4am this morning.The Sun… Continue reading Sun Editor Wade Released After ‘Assault’ Arrest

Andrew Gowers, editor of the Financial Times, announced his resignation today, citing “strategic differences” with the paper’s management.Chief executive of FT owner Pearson, Majorie Scardino, stated that Gowers’ departure was not a sign that the title would soon be put up for sale, however, challenging rumours that have encircled the newspaper for many months (see… Continue reading FT Editor Steps Down Citing ‘Strategic Differences’

Vincent Bollore is continuing his relentless acquisition of shares in media buying firm Aegis, announcing that his overall stake in the company now totals 21.31%, following the purchase of 3 million shares in the firm yesterday.The purchase, which cost Bollore £3.7 million, was made through the Frenchman’s company Financiere Du Loch and is the latest… Continue reading Bollore Continues Aegis Share Purchases

Almost two thirds of British residents remain mystified by the prospect of digital switchover, according to a study by retail chain You Me TV, with 63% of the public completely unaware of the impending switch from analogue TV to digital.The number of oblivious viewers rose to 70% amongst the over 60s, although Scottish residents were… Continue reading Britons Remain Mystified Over Digital TV Plans

TV search engine TV Genius is to react to Britain’s growing interest in online video by adding internet TV to its comprehensive and popular guide.The popular TV listings site will now provide users with information on premium online video sources, such as the BBC, Fox, CBS, RooTV, the Internet Archive and Forbes alongside listings for… Continue reading TV Listings Service Recognises Online Programming

News International (NI) has announced the purchase of online property site propertyfinder.com for £14.3 million, with the deal further extending Rupert Murdoch’s presence in the internet arena. Propertyfinder.com was jointly purchased by media group NI and Australian property firm realestate.co.au, with the agreement expected to raise awareness of the propertyfinder brand through NI’s newspapers and… Continue reading NI Buys Online Property Site

US consumers spent a massive $987 million on online content during the first half of 2005, enjoying a 16% increase year on year and reflecting a surge in entertainment spend, according to a new report from the Online Publishers Association. Boosted by rising sales in digital music, the research shows the Entertainment/Lifestyles sector to have… Continue reading Entertainment Industry Boosts Online Usage

The cable television industry is increasingly relying on cable modem services and digital video services, with a new report from In-Stat projecting the total number of world-wide digital cable television subscribers to rise to over 108 million by the end of 2009, up from the current 44 million. The high-tech market research firm also forecasts… Continue reading Cable TV Sector Pushed Forward By Digital Market

IPA director general, Hamish Pringle, has called for increased investment from major players in the online industry to fund reliable audience measurement of the web.In an open letter published by Media Week, Pringle claims that ahead of the launch of the IPA Touchpoints survey it is now important to improve online audience measurement.“The lack of… Continue reading IPA Boss Calls For Investment In Online Measurement

ITV failed to outdo the BBC with its football coverage last night, as the UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool and Anderlecht drew an average of 4.1 million adults.The Corporation’s antidote of Holby City and Eastenders proved much more attractive, winning ratings of 6.3 and 9.9 million respectively. However, the final episode of new drama… Continue reading BBC On Top With Soap And Drama