UK
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…
Channel 4 names regional partnerships and digital chief
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has named Jane Hector-Jones as the first partnership and digital manager…
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…
BBC makes iPlayer Android improvements
The BBC this week rolled out improved video stream quality on its Android iPlayer app…
BT Sport taps ‘digital beer mats’ to pull viewers
BT is delivering beer mats, bar towels and posters to pubs and clubs that have…
Weather Channel launches smart TV app in Europe
The Weather Channel has launched a European connected TV app, featuring live TV, forecasts, severe…
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,…
Virgin Media launches new-look games service
UK cable platform Virgin Media has launched a new games service that allows its subscribers…
Wimbledon final beats Olympics’ Twitter stats
The climax of this year’s Wimbledon men’s tennis final sparked a twitter frenzy, with more…
Digital TV Labs launches HbbTV logo conformance tests
UK-based Digital TV Labs has unveiled what is says is the first conformance testing service…