All articles by Alex Farber – Page 246
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NewsOn-demand viewing driven by catch-up TV
Catch-up TV remains a primary driver for on-demand viewing, according to new research.
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NewsJohnny Webb to leave Living TV Group
Johnny Webb, managing director of Living TV Group, is to step down in January in the wake of the broadcaster’s takeover by BSkyB.
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NewsLiving to air Alex Reid doc
Living TV Group has ordered a two-part special following Katie Price’s husband Alex Reid - its first show from the former glamour model’s indie.
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NewsDownton and Red Bee triumph at Promax Awards
Downton Abbey scooped two awards at the Promax Awards for best drama promo and best use of music, while Red Bee Media picked up channel of the year for its work with CBBC.
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Shed launches for app for Supernanny
Shed Media Group is launching its first iPhone app to support the Ricochet-produced fact-ent show Supernanny.
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Ministry of Sound to boost control over content
Ministry of Sound has agreed a deal with digital distributor and sales house Myvideorights that will see its video content syndicated via a range of sites including Dailymotion, Facebook and YouTube.
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Demand Five VoD splits from BT Vision
Channel 5’s video-on-demand service, Demand Five, is going through a distribution shake-up with BT Vision and Virgin Media.
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NewsSky Living sinks teeth into Teen Wolf
Sky Living has acquired supernatural drama Teen Wolf from US studio MGM ahead of the relaunch of the channel next year.
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NewsDiversity award winner to be decided by Broadcast readers
Broadcast readers are to decide whether Cast Offs, The Sex Education Show or My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding is the most groundbreaking show at this year’s Cultural Diversity Network awards.
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NewsRadio 1 visualisation suite feeds video demand
BBC Radio 1 has installed a visualisation suite in its Portland St headquarters as it ups the amount of video content it offers listeners.
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The Broadcast InterviewCindy Rose, Virgin Media
Virgin Media’s new executive director of digital entertainment is out to change viewing habits, following a tie-up with US set-top box manufacturer TiVo.
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Youview opens official talks with content providers
Youview has opened official talks with content providers as it bids to drive industry adoption of its open IPTV platform.
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NewsC4 unveils £5m multiplatform education push
Channel 4 is to plough around £5m into a raft of games, sites and apps that will encourage youngsters to consider finance, ethics, attraction and death.
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NewsBT Vision moves into 3D
BT Vision is to start providing subscribers with 3D content from later this month following deals with film studios NBC Universal and Vertigo.
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NewsC4 orders more Supersize vs Superskinny
Channel 4 has ordered a new series of Supersize vs Superskinny for broadcast early next year.
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NewsOfcom greenlights 'app' voting
Ofcom has paved the way for broadcasters to charge viewers to vote in TV shows or enter competitions via mobile apps.
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NewsOfcom raps C5 over Flora series
Channel 5’s ad-funded programme Family Food Fight with Flora has been found in breach of TV regulations by Ofcom.
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NewsR4 orders Remembrance Sunday doc
BBC Radio 4 has ordered a fast-turnaround documentary from indie Made in Manchester to air on Remembrance Day.
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NewsAdvisory board to broaden Zig Zag horizons
Zig Zag Productions is creating an advisory board to help future-proof the business and has appointed Jeff Henry as its chairman.
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Sky Player on Xbox gets social update
Sky has updated the Xbox version of its online TV service Sky Player with a range of interactive features including recommendations and reviews.