All articles by Alex Farber – Page 267
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NewsBBC reveals under threat websites
The BBC has published a list of its 400 top level domain names ahead of its move to axe half by 2012.
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NewsBBC Trust puts iPhone apps on hold
The BBC Trust has put the brakes on the BBC’s proposed range of news and sport mobile apps following complaints from industry rivals.
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NewsSporting bodies lobby Ofcom for Sky
The chiefs of six of the UK’s largest sporting bodies have written to Ofcom voicing major concerns over its expected decision to force Sky to wholesale its channels to rivals at a cheaper rate..
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NewsC4 tie-up with Five back on agenda
Gerhard Zeiler, chief executive of Five-owner RTL Group, has met with incoming Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham fuelling renewed speculation of a tie-up.
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NewsSky Player set for Freeview and web-enabled TV
Sky is extending the distribution of its premium online TV service Sky Player with IPTV service 3View in a deal which hints at what the broadcaster’s presence is likely to look like if it signs up to Project Canvas.
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NewsITV local news winners named
Consortia including Johnston Press, Trinity Mirror and UTV have been named as the preferred bidders for ITV’s three regional news pilots - with ITN missing out.
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NewsC4 launches web hub for Chancellor debate
Channel 4 News is rolling out a major online hub in support of next week’s Ask The Chancellors TV debate that will integrate blogs, Facebook and Twitter with live video-streaming for the first time.
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NewsITV revenue revolution kicks off with Corrie trial
ITV’s plan to revolutionise its income streams includes a trial to insert digital product placement and clickable ads into the online version of Coronation Street.
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Survivor’s Parsons gives backing to start-up Nerd
Charlie Parsons, the double Emmy award winner responsible for Survivor, has invested in start-up indie Nerd (New Entertainment Research & Design).
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NewsBBC North launches radio indie fund
Radio indies in the north of England are set for a boost following the creation of a £40,000 commissioning fund by the BBC.
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NewsFreesat hits million mark
Freesat has notched up its millionth customer 18 months after launch with 40% of its customer base churning from Sky households.
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NewsNat Geo exposes tiger poaching
Nat Geo Wild has ordered a documentary about the illegal tiger poaching trade to highlight the threat facing the endangered species.
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NewsR4 to profile Doctor Who composer
BBC Radio 4 has commissioned a documentary about the composer behind the iconic Doctor Who theme music from indie Made in Manchester.
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News5 Live plays down Salford delay date
BBC Radio 5 Live has played down reports that its move to Salford has been delayed by three months and claims it is still on track to be broadcasting from the new location by the end of next year.
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NewsNuttall to exit in Sky restructure
Stephen Nuttall, Sky’s director of commercial group, is to leave the satellite broadcaster in April following a major restructure of the marketing and product development teams.
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NewsSky 3D to launch with Man U v Chelsea clash
Sky is launching its 3D TV channel on 3 April with the Premier League match between Manchester Utd and Chelsea - the first of at least five football games to be broadcast in 3D this season.
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NewsUKTV marks WWII heroes with doc
UKTV’s factual channel Yesterday is to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a special documentary.
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NewsITV rules out MSN, Hulu, YouTube deals
ITV has ruled out striking any third party deals with VoD aggregators including Hulu and YouTube opting to distribute its ITV Player widely across platforms such as games consoles and mobile.
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NewsTeachers to move in with pupils for Lime’s BBC3 pilot
Lime Pictures is hunting for teachers to move in with their most disruptive pupils for a BBC3 pilot show.
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NewsFive inks bulk deals for flagship brands
Five has struck a bulk-buy deal with indie North One to ensure flagship shows Fifth Gear and The Gadget Show are guaranteed for almost 120 more episodes.