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The BBC has announced a total suspension of all competitions, with phone-related competitions on BBC TV and radio to stop from midnight tonight, and online and interactive ones to be taken down as soon as possible.The announcement came following a meeting of director general Mark Thompson and the BBC Trust, on the same day that… Continue reading BBC Suspends All Competitions Following String Of Breaches

The NRS has released a statement explaining why it has postponed the release of data for the two London afternoon freesheets, which was expected to be released yesterday.Roger Pratt, managing director of the NRS, said: “NRS has taken the decision to postpone the release of data for the two London freesheets; London Lite and thelondonpaper… Continue reading NRS Postpones Freesheet Figures

BT has launched its BT Vision Sport service, allowing fans to watch Premier League matches just hours after the game has finished – at a time of their choosing – for £4 a month.Footy fans can also combine the service with a package of live English and Scottish matches from Setanta Sports for £12 a… Continue reading BT Launches Sports Catch-Up Service

Saturday saw BBC One’s new dance show DanceX hit our screens, with host Ben Shephard spurring on top choreographers Arlene Phillips and Bruno Tonioli as they go head-to-head searching for a new dancing and singing group.The first show in the series, clearly intended for those of us who like nothing better than a passionate paso… Continue reading DanceX Makes A Triumphant Start

Greg Dyke, former director general of the BBC, has said that ITV cannot survive as an independent company, according to reports.Dyke, who led a failed private equity take-over of the broadcaster last year (see ITV Rejects Second Bid By Defeated Dyke Consortium), said ITV would have to be taken over, or hit the acquisition trail… Continue reading Former BBC Director General Hits Out At ITV

Last week we found that Dow Jones was listening to alternative bids to a takeover by Rupert Murdoch from California billionaire Ron Burkle and internet entrepreneur Brad Greenspan.It is unknown how much of Dow Jones the pair want to buy, although a report on MediaGuardian.co.uk said that Dow Jones’ union hopes they will be able… Continue reading Media In The City: Dow Jones Listens To Alternative Bids

A survey has revealed multinational computer technology corporation Microsoft as the number one brand in the UK.Brand monitoring group Superbrands surveyed 3,000 consumers for its annual rankings, which put Microsoft top, followed by Coca-Cola, Google, the BBC, BP, British Airways, Lego, Guinness, Mercedes-Benz and Cadbury. Brands falling out of the top 10 this year included… Continue reading Microsoft Tops Brand Poll

The ABC has defended its decision to allow newspaper circulation figures that may be boosted by promotions and give-aways.The audit body has come under attack from the Entertainment Retail Association, the trade body that represents the UK’s music, film and games retailers, following a Mail On Sunday deal offering Prince’s new album for free with… Continue reading ABC Says Newspaper Promotions To Boost Circulation Are Not Against The Rules

GCap Media has appointed Robin Pembrooke, director of product operations at Yahoo! Europe, to the new position of group director of online and interactive operations.Pembrooke will be responsible for leading and managing the creation of a portfolio of online brands and interactive services across analogue, DAB radio, online and via mobile or TV.He will report… Continue reading GCap Appoints Director Of Online And Interactive

The return of the Robson Green crime drama series, Wire In The Blood, was a big winner for ITV1 last night, with the show easily trouncing the other networks’ offerings from 9pm with an average adult audience of over 5.6 million.The captivating narrative, which revolved around the abduction and murder of an 11-year-old girl from… Continue reading Return Of Wire In The Blood Boosts ITV1