The introduction of digital TV services will have a dramatic impact on the TV market in Europe, according to new findings at CIT Research. This is one of the key findings which will be presented at the IBC ‘Subscription Television’ conference on Thursday 20th June at the Meridien Hotel, London.CIT estimates that at the end… Continue reading Pay-TV Is Key To Digital TV Development
Sunday saw the launch of Britain’s newest national newspaper The Planet on Sunday, a tabloid with a strong health and environmental slant. As an indication of the paper’s agenda the front-page story concentrates on the safety of children’s health immunisation, rather than the Manchester bombing.This is a trend throughout the paper, with mainstream stories being… Continue reading Review: The Planet On Sunday
Channel 5 Broadcasting hopes that an extra 3.7 million people will be able to receive its signal if the government accepts plans that it is proposing. These involve using the channel 35 frequency currently reserved for digital broadcasting to transmit Channel 5 to those viewers who would otherwise suffer interference.Channel 35 was originally allocated for… Continue reading Channel 5 Could Reach More Homes
MTV Europe is set to increase its presence in the European leisure industry by renewing its focus on distribution via leisure industry outlets such as hotels, pubs, clubs, health clubs and specialist retail outlets.The move is supported by a key appointment in MTV’s Development department. Malcolm McKenzie takes over responsibility for the Channel’s leisure distribution… Continue reading MTV Seeks Presence In Leisure Outlets
The ITC will be inviting applications for a single licence to provide a teletext service for Channel 5, the new terrestrial channel due to launch in January. Applicants will be free to propose any mix of open access or closed subscription use. The service is, however, subject to a relevant part of the Broadcasting Bill… Continue reading Applicants Sought For Channel 5 Teletext Service
Saturday’s long-awaited England v Scotland battle drew less viewers than might have been expected, 11.4 million individuals, according to unofficial overnights. It did attract the majority of viewers however, with an 83.5% share of individuals, and an impressive 91.9% share of men viewing.Although this is the highest audience so far this year for a sporting… Continue reading England Scotland Battle Attracts 11 Million Viewers
The ITC has announced that Diamond Cable has won the local cable delivery franchise for the Chesterfield area. Its cash bid for the licence, which will cover 89,000 homes by 2005, was just over £2m. The areas served include Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire.ITC: 0171 255 3000
Michael Jackson, Controller of BBC2 Television has been appointed to the new post of Director of Television, which he will combine with the Controllership of BBC1. He takes over as BBC1 Controller when the current Controller, Alan Yentob, moves to be Director of Programmes.Michael Jackson, 38, has been Controller of BBC2 since April 1993; he… Continue reading Michael Jackson Appointed Director of Television
It is widely reported this weekend that the Government is planning to privatise Channel 4 as the latest part of their privatisation programme; the plans are expected to form part of the Tories’ election manifesto. Privatisation of Channel 4 could raise £1.5 billion for the Treasury.Channel 4 however, has promised to fight such a move,… Continue reading Channel 4 Sell-off Rumours
Customer magazine publisher Bounty will be launching a new magazine in the first week of September. Arrival will be aimed at the over 45’s who are expecting to be, or already are, grandparents.It will cost £1.60 and have an initial print-run of 300,000 copies, though 150,000 will be distributed free to parents and grandparents. The… Continue reading Bounty To Launch New Magazine
