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Virgin Media has submitted papers to the High Court in support of its argument that it is the victim of a deliberate strategy by BSkyB to stifle competition in the UK pay-TV market.The papers outline Virgin Media’s side of the argument, which centres on its view of Sky’s behaviour during channel carriage negotiations.Virgin Media alleges… Continue reading Virgin Media Submits Sky Complaints To High Court

Last night’s edition of The Apprentice brought in 5.4 million adult viewers as Natalie was fired following poor sales in the art gallery task.Sir Alan said he regretted having to fire her, but clearly not enough to save her from his wagging finger. An average of 4.9 million adults watched the kind-hearted lass get her… Continue reading The Apprentice Does It Again For BBC One

The list of new entries into the consumer magazine market which have folded after just a few issues has expanded, after men’s monthly Switched On has announced it will close.Trojan Publishing has closed the magazine, which it launched as a replacement to lad’s mag Ice, after just four issues.Dan Lessons, Trojan group ad manager, said… Continue reading List Of Failed Magazine Titles Expands

The BBC could reconsider its plans to develop a network of local television news stations due to its licence fee settlement being less than it had anticipated.Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, Mark Thompson, director general of the BBC, said: “This is a good example of effectively a new commitment which I think inevitably… Continue reading BBC Could Reconsider Plans For Local TV News Stations

The Audit Bureau of Circulations Electronic (ABCe) figures released today show that Guardian Unlimited, the Guardian‘s online network, had just over 15 million UK and international users during March.Times Online, the site’s main competitor, recorded eight million.The Guardian is one of four national newspaper groups that have chosen to publish its ABCe figures every month… Continue reading ABCe Shows Guardian Unlimited On Top

The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) is to investigate claims that bulk copies of the London freesheets thelondonpaper and London Lite have been dumped by distributors.This comes after Associated Press circulated footage of thelondonpaper distributors dumping bulk copies of the title and counter claims from News International that it had footage of the London Lite… Continue reading ABC To Investigate Freesheet Dumping

Film magazine Empire is creating a special 18 certificate sealed section for its June issue, in celebration of the title’s eighteenth birthday.The 16-page sealed section is billed to feature some of the most “outrageous, shocking and controversial content ever”, including; the 18 greatest 18 certificate movie moments ever, the top ten greatest cinematic shower scenes… Continue reading Empire Goes Risqu[[special-character:(17)]] For Its Big Day

Last night’s battle between AC Milan and Manchester United in the first leg of the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League was a top score for ITV1, grabbing an average adult audience of more than 6.8 million for the duration of the game’s coverage.The commercial broadcaster gained a 32% viewing share between 7.30pm and 10pm,… Continue reading Rooney And Co Clinch Victory For ITV1

Lindsay Nuttall has been appointed as the new Head of Marketing for BBC Two and Factual, reporting to the head of MC&A for BBC Vision, Helen Kellie.In her new role, Nuttal will be responsible for leading the marketing and pictures team in BBC Two and Contemporary Factual.Nuttal is currently the marketing manager for Channel 4… Continue reading New Head Of Marketing For BBC Two

The BBC Trust is expected to decide on controversial proposals to put ads on its international website BBC.com at its meeting next month, following Michael Lyons’ official start date at the corporation on May 1.BBC management is proposing that the site should carry adverts for users outside the UK in an attempt to find alternative… Continue reading BBC Trust Could Decide On Website Ads Proposal Next Month