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BBC to launch five new HD channels as Ofcom creates capacity for more
The BBC has said that it will launch five new free HD channels by early…
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Channel 4 names regional partnerships and digital chief
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has named Jane Hector-Jones as the first partnership and digital manager…
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Amino operating profit up, media centre plan on track
UK-based IPTV set-top provider Amino Technologies turned in increased operating profit and EBITDA on flat…
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BBC makes iPlayer Android improvements
The BBC this week rolled out improved video stream quality on its Android iPlayer app…
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BT Sport taps ‘digital beer mats’ to pull viewers
BT is delivering beer mats, bar towels and posters to pubs and clubs that have…
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Weather Channel launches smart TV app in Europe
The Weather Channel has launched a European connected TV app, featuring live TV, forecasts, severe…
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TV ad spend in UK grows 5.6%
TV advertising spend in the UK grew 5.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2013,…
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Virgin Media launches new-look games service
UK cable platform Virgin Media has launched a new games service that allows its subscribers…
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Wimbledon final beats Olympics’ Twitter stats
The climax of this year’s Wimbledon men’s tennis final sparked a twitter frenzy, with more…
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Digital TV Labs launches HbbTV logo conformance tests
UK-based Digital TV Labs has unveiled what is says is the first conformance testing service…
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TVC News launches on Sky in UK
Nigeria-based pan-African news channel TVC News has launched on BSkyB’s platform in the UK. TVC…
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Argos appoints former Amazon exec as digital director
UK high street retailer Argos has appointed former EMI and Amazon executive Bertrand Bodson to…
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BBC developing new iPlayer recommendation engine
The BBC is working to revamp its iPlayer recommendation engine to improve automated VOD programme…
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Lifetime to launch in UK, expected to replace Bio
US cable network Lifetime has confirmed it will launch in the UK this autumn. The…
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Magine unveils expansion plans with US$19 million investment
Magine has secured US$19 million (€15 million) in extra funding from Swedish and international investors…
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BBC to air Wimbledon finals in 3D, hails Glastonbury digital record
The BBC has confirmed that it will broadcast the final stages of this year’s Wimbledon…
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BT secures more football
BT has secured a two-year deal for rights to show live Football Conference matches. Under…
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Viewster names UK sales chief
Switzerland-based video-on-demand service Viewster has named Jeremy Playle as its UK sales director. Playle will…
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Disney Channel relaunches UK website
The Disney Channel has relaunched its website in the UK, bringing together all Disney Channel…
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Ofcom kicks of phase two of local TV licensing
UK regulator Ofcom has begun the second phase of licensing local TV channels. Following the…
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BBC explains connected TV
The BBC has launched an ad campaign designed to explain the benefits of connected TV…
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Analysts positive on ITV acquisition
Financial analysts have reacted positively to ITV’s acquisition of US producer Thinkfactory Media. The UK…
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Ofcom backs Sky in sports ad dispute
UK regulator Ofcom has ruled that BSkyB has not breached its broadcast code in refusing…
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HBO, ESPN and Sky launch on Apple TV
HBO, ESPN, Sky News and other content providers have launched on Apple’s TV service. The…
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Amazon’s Lovefilm inks deal for The Walking Dead
Amazon-owned streaming service Lovefilm has inked a deal with Fox International Channels for mega-hit zombie…
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Food Networks and Travel Channel on Virgin Media
Scripps Networks Interactive has secured carriage for its Food Networks and Travel Channel services on…
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BBC iPlayer usage flattens out in May
BBC iPlayer usage for May was flat month-on-month, with the breakdown of usage across PCs,…
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Weather Channel in deal with Virgin Media
The Weather Channel has teamed up with UK cable operator Virgin Media to deliver new…
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Disney launches branded service on Lovefilm
Disney will launch a branded on-demand service on the Lovefilm streaming service in the UK….
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NBCUniversal launches SVOD direct to consumers
NBCUniversal has launched a subscription video-on-demand service direct to consumers in the UK. NBCUniversal is…