UK
Ofcom to pilot white space technology in autumn
UK regulator Ofcom has unveiled plans for a trial of ‘white space’ technology has invited…
BBC commissions iPlayer comedy pilots
The BBC has commissioned a series of eight new comedy pilots for its video-on-demand service…
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…
BT chooses Red Bee Media for sports channels playout
Red Bee Media has been chosen by BT to provide playout, channel and media management…
BBC to cap payoffs for senior staff
The BBC is consult on proposals for a redundancy and severance pay cap of £150,000…
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…
Digital TV Labs becomes DLNA certification vendor
The UK’s Digital TV Labs has become a DLNA accredited Independent Certification Vendor for suppliers…
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…
UK Government proposes Ofcom cost-cutting efforts
The UK Government has launched a consultation, proposing seven changes to the duties of communications…
Netflix: new Euro launch later this year
Netflix said it plans to launch in an additional European market in the second half…