All articles by Alex Farber – Page 132
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RatingsCode of a Killer grips 5m
MONDAY: ITV drama Code of a Killer got underway with 5.3m, comfortably outperforming the channel’s slot average.
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CommentChannel 4 on the right track with All 4
Challenges remain but Channel 4 has taken a brave step replacing 4oD, says Alex Farber
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NewsEndemol Beyond opens online style channel
Endemol Shine Group has partnered with YouTube star Michelle Phan to launch an online channel featuring an array of lifestyle content.
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NewsLenny Henry to sing blues for Sky
Lenny Henry’s indie Douglas Road has picked up its first commission – a 3 x 60-minute documentary about the blues for Sky Arts.
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RatingsEngland match scores 6.8m peak
FRIDAY: England’s victory over Lithuania in the Euro 2016 qualifier peaked with 6.8m viewers to become the channel’s most popular game of 2015.
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NewsUTV to resurrect Virgin Radio
UTV is to resurrect Virgin Radio and launch three TalkSport sister stations as part of a raft of new digital radio services.
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NewsBBCW hires Labs head for start-up push
BBC Worldwide has appointed Lucy Fredericks to head up its Labs initiative as it prepares to roll-out the fourth iteration of its digital media start-up initiative.
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NewsC4 unwraps 4oD replacement All 4
Channel 4 has previewed All 4, the digital service which will replace 4oD, ahead of its launch on 30 March.
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NewsAudio Network opens Manchester base
Music licencing business Audio Network has opened an office in Manchester as part of plans to expand its footprint.
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NewsITV claims PVR viewing cost £100m
ITV has estimated that viewing via PVRs cost the business £100m in ad revenue in 2014.
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NewsLondon Live news boss steps down
London Live head of news Vikki Cook has left the local TV channel following the previous departures of programming chiefs Jonathan Boseley and Derren Lawford.
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NewsOnline talent firm weighs up move into television
Social media talent management company Gleam Futures is eyeing a move into television for its roster of YouTube stars after hiring Maverick TV digital producer Claire McArdle.
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RatingsOrdinary Lies sets off with 4.7m
TUESDAY: Ordinary Lies got underway with an audience of 4.7m on BBC1, outperforming Red Production Company’s The Driver but failing to surpass Happy Valley.
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NewsSky ups investment in video start-up
Sky has ploughed an additional £3.4m into 1Mainstream, taking its total investment in the US video delivery platform to £4.8m.
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NewsZoella’s management firm hires Maverick exec
Social media management firm Gleam Futures has hired Maverick digital producer Claire McArdle to develop a range of ideas for its YouTube talent roster.
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RatingsBBC2 stalls over lack of Top Gear
SUNDAY: Top Gear’s absence put a dent in BBC2’s ratings - with Dave, The Voice UK and All Star Family Fortunes all benefiting from the channel’s loss.
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NewsMicrosoft plans to track sentiment around shows
Microsoft has begun talks with a range of UK broadcasters about integrating its real-time audience sentiment tracking service into live events.
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NewsMaker Studios plots push into TV
Maker Studios has begun pitching original show ideas to broadcasters as TV begins to take advantage of the YouTube talent revolution.
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RatingsPoldark makes strong start
SUNDAY: Poldark got underway with almost 7m viewers to become BBC1’s best performing Sunday drama launch since The Muskeeters.
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NewsBeamly targets UK after US success
Beamly, the service previously called Zeebox, has set its sights on deals with UK broadcasters after overhauling its offering and finding success in the US.