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Trials of new interactive TV technology promises to demonstrate vivid, interactive web based programming content via existing standard cable set-top boxes.The new interactive services are being showcased by cable operator and the BroadbandTV Group, a joint venture between YooMedia and ICTV. Following lab testing the new technology is being rolled out in live trials, scheduled… Continue reading New Technology Promises Rich Interactive TV

The launch today of Be Unlimited’s 24 megabit broadband service threatens to squeeze BT’s dominance of the sector, according to technology pundits, who claim the ultra-fast service will spark a price war amongst internet service providers.Be, which is billing the new service as an “exponential leap for internet users,” will be able to provide hugely… Continue reading Ultra Fast Broadband Threatens To Start Price War

The merger discussions currently being held between media giant Aegis and French prospector Publicis have led to a number of interested parties consulting with advisers, sparking rumours of an impending tussle for control of the firm amongst city insiders.Reports over the weekend claimed that British market research specialist Taylor Nelson Sofres, American-owned Omnicom and French… Continue reading Rivals Mull Battle With Publicis Over Aegis

Mobile phone operator O2 recently began its first large scale trial of mobile TV technology, equipping customers in Oxford with Nokia’s TV capable 7710 handset. However, the company may struggle to translate the trial into marketplace success due to several technological and practical stumbling blocks.According to John Delaney, principal analyst at consulting firm Ovum, the… Continue reading NewsLine Feature: Tuning In To Mobile TV Revenues

MediaTel Group has promoted J-ET business manager Katie Grist, to the position of associate director.Katie joined MediaTel Group in 1988 from Business Link, working initially with the company’s MediaTel.co.uk media intelligence product.When the company won the contract to develop and manage J-ET, the UK radio industry’s electronic trading system, Katie took on a role as… Continue reading MediaTel Group Promotes J-ET Boss

United Business Media (UBM) has announced the appointment of Steve Weitzner as chief executive of CMP Media, the company’s electronics and online media arm.The new role sees Weitzner replace current chief executive Gary Marshall. The move sees Weitzner rise from his position as chief operating officer, which he has held since 2002.Amongst his achievements in… Continue reading United Business Media Announces New CMP Chief

Mobile phone operator Orange has unveiled the first usage figures for its mobile-TV service, with reality show Big Brother topping the charts as the platform’s most watched show.The mobile firm’s statistics show the programme’s live stream achieving a 30% share of the available audience for both its launch and finale screenings via its 3G based… Continue reading Big Brother Tops Charts For Mobile Viewing

French advertising group Publicis has confirmed speculation earlier this week that it had made an approach to media giant Aegis, revealing that the two firms have held “preliminary conversations” about an offer by Publicis for takeover of the company.In a statement to the City last night, Publicis explained that its discussions were “extremely premature” and… Continue reading Publicis Confirms Aegis Bid Rumours

Cable giant Telewest has begun roll out of broadband lines at a blistering 10Mbps, making the company the fastest domestic provider of internet services.The company began to switch customers to its new service earlier this month, with those currently signed to its Broadband Elite package and receiving speeds either 2Mb or 4Mb the first to… Continue reading Telewest Becomes UK’s Fastest Broadband Provider

Several MPs in ITV’s Border region are set to challenge culture secretary Tessa Jowell’s plans for digital switchover, claiming there is “complete uncertainty” over the Government’s plans to assist those who cannot afford new equipment required for the change.Speaking to Broadcast, Liberal Democrat MP for Berwick upon Tweed, Alan Beith explained: “So far [the Government]… Continue reading Switchover Plan Slammed By Border MPs