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Ferguson tipped for BSkyB role
The chairman of private equity group SVG capital has stepped down amid speculation that he…
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Thai floods continue to impact Pace
The effect of flooding in Thailand on hard drive availability cost Pace US$9 million (€6.8…
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BBC’s commercial goals lack ambition, say MPs
A UK parliamentary committee has criticised the BBC for lack of ambition in delivering results…
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Virgin Media launches TiVo Red Button
Virgin Media has begun rolling out red button interactivity on its TiVo platform, starting with…
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Howling raises idea of ‘Freeview Smart’, with YouView as niche product
Freeview managing director Ilse Howling raised the possibility that connected TV services could reach a…
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Use of red button could transform connected TV, says iPlayer chief
Connected TV platforms are too complicated and are deterring consumer from using services, according to…
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DTG setting up hybrid TV task force
The UK’s Digital Television Group (DTG) is creating a hybrid TV task force along with…
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ATVOD appoints board members
Gidon Freeman of NBC Universal, Sophie Jones of Channel 4 and Chris Ratcliff of Portland…
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DTG unveils next-generation Freeview features
The UK’s Digital Television Group (DTG) has unveiled next-generation features for the Freeview digital-terrestrial platform….
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Sony to launch UK movie channel
Sony is to launch a movie channel in the UK. Sony Pictures Television Networks is…
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ITV turning around its international business
ITV’s international business has registered increased overall profit and revenue driven by a raft of…
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Currys launches streaming movies service with Disney and WB deals
UK retail chain Currys and PC World is to launch transactional movies on-demand service Knowhow…
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BBC adds 3G streaming to iPlayer Android app
The BBC has released a new version of its iPlayer Android app to include streaming…
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Netflix suffers as key content deal lapses and competition ramps up
Netflix’s share price has suffered a sharp decline in recent days as market watchers prepare…
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Connect TV offers 45 OTT Freeview channels
Connect TV, the platform that brings OTT content to the UK’s Freeview platform, has begun…
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BSkyB trebling spend on arts channel
BSkyB is increasing the amount it spends on its arts and culture channel Sky Arts…
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Landlady claims latest victory in Sky battle
The UK High Court has this morning ruled in favour of pub landlady Karen Murphy,…
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BBC News launches Android tablet app
The BBC has launched its global news app on Android tablet devices. This follows the…
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Channel 4 to launch audio trigger iPhone app for Facejacker
UK broadcaster Channel 4 is to launch a mobile app that reacts to audio triggers…
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Ofcom upholds ATVOD ruling on Viva TV Music
UK regulator Ofcom has upheld a decision by video-on-demand watchdog ATVOD that MTV’s online service…
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Five to launch VOD on new platforms
British commercial broadcaster Channel Five is ramping up the number of platforms that host its…
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Pace in TiVo partnership
Set-top vendor Pace has licensed software from timeshifting specialist TiVo to use in its set-tops…
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Blockbuster and Samsung in streaming deal, says report
TV manufacturer Samsung has reportedly struck a deal with Blockbuster to stream rental movies to…
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House of Lords to investigate superfast broadband
The UK upper house of parliament, the House of Lords, has launched an inquiry into…
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BBC confirms Olympic 3D coverage
The BBC has confirmed that it will air some Olympic events, including the men’s 100…
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Freeview HD passes 4.4 million devices
UK digital-terrestrial service Freeview has reported fourth-quarter sales of 1.3 million Freeview HD TVs and…
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MTV rebrands UK HD offering
Viacom is launching its core MTV channel in high definition in the UK. MTV will…
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Amino back in black after strong year
IP set-top vendor Amino returned to operating profitability last year, posting gross profits of £14.5…
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France 24 launches connected TV channel on Freeview
France 24 has today launched its French-language news channel on the UK’s Freeview platform via…
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Two more executives leave Lovefilm, Buckle named MD
Two more senior executives are leaving UK online video and DVD rental provider Lovefilm following…