UK advertising recorded £10 billion (€11.9bn) spend during the second quarter of 2024, marking a 13.4 per cent increase, according to the latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report. This was just over four percentage points (pp) ahead of forecast owing to stronger-than-expected digital growth and the relatively weak comparable results for 2023. The latest figures now […]
Roku, the TV streaming specialist, has announced the launch of Westinghouse Roku TV models on Amazon in the UK. The new range combines Westinghouse’s hardware with Roku’s operating system (OS) to create a seamless smart TV experience. The new range includes sizes 24” and 32” in 2K HD. “We’re proud to partner with Westinghouse to […]
The Chancellor of the Exchequer used the Government’s first Autumn Budget on October 30th to confirm an increase in the UK’s tax incentive for spending on Visual Effects (VFX) in the UK. The Chancellor confirmed proposals, first raised in the March 2024 Budget, that from April 1st 2025, VFX costs in the UK will attract […]
Specialist film and TV PR consultancy Percy & Warren has revealed the findings of its pre-budget survey of UK film and television producers. Across the sector there is concern and uncertainty mixed in with a degree of hope for the future for the production industry ahead of the October 30th budget. The survey results shed […]
UK film financier, producer and distributor, Sky Original Film, has announced the release date for Get Away – the horror comedy starring, written and produced by Nick Frost and directed by Steffen Haars. XYZ Films financed and handled worldwide sales on Get Away, which it produced with Wayward Entertainment. Sky Original Film will launch the […]
Hyperoptic, the alternative UK full fibre broadband provider, has appointed Geoff Heddle as its Director of Product. In his new role, Heddle will lead Product Management & Design, focusing on enhancing the end-to-end customer experience. He will shape the product strategy to ensure Hyperoptic continues to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With over […]
onemedia, one of the UK’s leading technical distributors, continues to reinforce its team with the announcement of three key appointments. India Stone joins as account manager, working closely with SMART Technologies after the interactive display vendor recently signed a distribution deal with onemedia. Stone commented: “This is my first role in AV and I am […]
Campaigners are calling on the UK Government to commit to the long-term future of traditional terrestrial broadcast TV, as consultancy firm EY has published research revealing the risks and costs of delivering all TV over only the internet. Free-to-air, terrestrial broadcast TV, which millions watch every day, is only secure until the early 2030s, when […]
NEP Group has announced that Arjan van Westerloo has been appointed President of NEP UK, The Netherlands and Ireland, effective immediately. As a further step towards unifying its organisation, NEP will move from three to two business clusters in Europe. Van Westerloo will lead the new cluster encompassing the UK, the Netherlands and Ireland, while […]
Modelling for Vodafone UK has forecasts how nationwide 5G Standalone (SA) will transform road and rail journeys – adding £1 billion (€1.2bn) to the UK economy per year through improved connectivity for remote workers on trains, while also saving regular road users £2 billion on fuel each year. The modelling, by WPI Strategy, used […]