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Ofcom to pilot white space technology in autumn
UK regulator Ofcom has unveiled plans for a trial of ‘white space’ technology has invited…
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BBC commissions iPlayer comedy pilots
The BBC has commissioned a series of eight new comedy pilots for its video-on-demand service…
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Discovery’s Tom Keaveny gets global role, Caleb Weinstein exiting
Discovery Communications’ Asian boss Tom Keaveney is relocating to London to become president of international…
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BT chooses Red Bee Media for sports channels playout
Red Bee Media has been chosen by BT to provide playout, channel and media management…
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BBC to cap payoffs for senior staff
The BBC is consult on proposals for a redundancy and severance pay cap of £150,000…
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OTT firm Viewster hires new senior staff
Switzerland-based over-the-top TV service Viewster is opening offices in London, New York, Singapore and Adelaide…
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Digital TV Labs becomes DLNA certification vendor
The UK’s Digital TV Labs has become a DLNA accredited Independent Certification Vendor for suppliers…
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UK DVD rental market expected to go into freefall as Blockbuster stores close
The UK DVD and Blu-ray rental market is expected to decline sharply this year following…
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UK Government proposes Ofcom cost-cutting efforts
The UK Government has launched a consultation, proposing seven changes to the duties of communications…
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Netflix: new Euro launch later this year
Netflix said it plans to launch in an additional European market in the second half…
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Thema secures distribution contract from Murr TV
France-based channel distributor Thema is to be the exclusive distributor for Lebanon-based channel Murr TV…
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UK local TV deadline looms
Parties looking to start up a local TV station in 30 UK areas, including Cambridge,…
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Middleware provider Pixsan names new CTO
Yorkshire, UK-based middleware provider Pixsam Digital Software has named former BBC, Siemens and Humax technologist…
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Tablets overtake phones for iPlayer requests
BBC iPlayer saw more requests on tablet devices than on mobile phones for the first…
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UK’s ASA partially upholds YouView ad complaint by pay TV rivals
The UK Advertising Standards Authority has upheld in part a complaint by Virgin Media about…
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Still life in DVDs, says Warner Bros exec
Warner Brothers executive Josh Berger said that there’s still life left in DVD sales and…
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Zeebox hits five million downloads
Second screen TV service Zeebox – which is now live in the UK, US and…
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Ultraviolet ‘not there yet’ says Sky Movies boss
Ultraviolet is “not quite there yet,” suffering from lack of agreement between the Hollywood studios…
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Sky strikes new multi-platform deal with Entertainment Film Distributors
UK pay TV operator BSkyB has struck a new multi-year movie deal with UK distributor…
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Douglas named new UK boss for Universal Networks International
Universal Networks International has named Nicky Douglas as managing director, UK. Douglas will have oversight…
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A+E Networks UK names new digital media chief
A+E Networks UK, the joint venture between A+E Networks and BSkyB, has named Caroline Casey…
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Freesat adds music channels
UK free-to-air satellite platform Freesat has added four new music channels to its line-up. From…
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UK media firms still creating new jobs, but at lower rate
Just over half of UK firms in the media sector are expected to create new…
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BSkyB and BT set for price war over football
UK pay TV rivals BSkyB and BT seem set for a price war over their…
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Disney Junior goes HD in the UK
The UK version of Disney’s preschool channel Disney Junior has launched in high definition. Disney…
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LG adds PayPal to smart TVs
LG has integrated online payment service PayPal into its smart TV platform, allowing users to…
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Comux UK signs vendor deal with Nevion
Comux UK, the company responsible for operating the UK’s local TV infrastructure, has signed a…
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4G interference could affect fewer Freeview homes than expected
Interference to UK digital-terrestrial service Freeview from 4G networks could affect fewer households than expected,…
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Skype founder’s online Vdio service goes live in US, UK
Vdio, a new video rental service for movies and TV shows from Skype co-founder Janus…
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Vintage TV launches on Virgin Media
Music network Vintage TV has launched on Virgin Media’s cable platform in the UK. The…