Over two-thirds (68 per cent) of the 60 million television sets in the UK are now digitally – linked via cable, satellite or digital terrestrial – according to the latest figures from Ofcom . The Digital Progress Report for the first quarter of 2008 shows that the total number of digitally-linked sets has grown by […]

DirecTV customers nationwide are embracing a new way to remotely record their favourite shows to their DVRs with the DirecTV DVR Scheduler, which has reached a milestone with more than one million recordings scheduled remotely through the service. "The positive response we have received for the DirecTV DVR Scheduler has truly surpassed our expectations," said […]

From David Del Valle in Madrid Sogecable’s attempt to increase the value of its pay-TV unit Digital Plus for its eventual sale is being hindered by Sogecable’s attempt to increase the value of its pay-TV unit Digital Plus for its eventual sale is being hindered by its competitors in the Spanish TV market. The company […]

From David del Valle in Madrid Mediapro, main shareholder in the commercial TV channel La Sexta, is finalising the launch of a pay DTT channel to Mediapro, main shareholder in the commercial TV channel La Sexta, is finalising the launch of a pay DTT channel to distribute premium sports events like the European Champions League […]

BBC Worldwide has signed a global content deal with Internet TV platform Babelgum. The BBC will provide a variety of short form content from programmes such as Top Gear, Tribe and a number of David Attenborough documentaries to the platform. The advertising-supported content will be available via three new branded channels: BBC LoveEarth, BBC Knowledge […]

Sumner M. Redstone, the chairman and controlling shareholder of Viacom and CBS, said in a CNBC television interview that his daughter will leave the boards of both companies and will not succeed him.Daughter Shari, who runs the family's private business National Amusements, doesn't see it that way, stating a satisfactory outcome was still being negotiated.Redstone […]

ITV1’s ad revenue is predicted to fall by about 13 per cent year on year in September, with media buying agencies predicting a bleak month for UK commercial TV. The ad market is expected to fall by at least 10 per cent as worsening economic conditions hit marketing budgets.Ad revenue at ITV’s flagship network – […]

Top Up TV, provider of content on Freeview, has inked a strategic agreement with Warner Bros International Television Distribution (WBITD) to offer new entertainment on-demand to Top Up TV Anytime subscribers through Warner TV, a VOD channel. Programmes from Warner TV are available immediately. In addition, Top Up TV and Warner Bros have agreed terms […]

ITV1’s ad revenue is predicted to fall by about 13 per cent year on year in September, with media buying agencies predicting a bleak month for UK commercial TV. The ad market is expected to fall by at least 10 per cent as worsening economic conditions hit marketing budgets. Ad revenue at ITV’s flagship network […]