All Freeview articles – Page 9
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NewsITV2 takes a hit from ITVBe
The launch of ITVBe has helped the ITV family grow its share of audience – but has put a sizeable dent in the ratings of sister channel ITV2.
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NewsDTG launches D-Book 8 technical specifications
The Digital Television Group (DTG) has launched D-Book 8, the latest version of its technical specifications, which include guidance for supporting Freeview Play and managing the Ofcom-announced clearance of the 700MHz frequency band.
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NewsPSB Review: who wants what?
An at-a-glance guide to the key points submitted to Ofcom by the industry’s major players
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NewsSpike seeks shows for men
Viacom-owned Spike is on the hunt for male-skewing entertainment and factual entertainment formats to complement its launch line-up of original commissions and US acquisitions.
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NewsSpike to launch with Breaking Bad
Viacom’s Spike has acquired critically-acclaimed US drug drama Breaking Bad and ordered its first UK commission ahead of its launch next month.
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Behind The ScenesAnalysis: Viacom acquisition
Kate Bulkley speaks to Viacom execs about plans to appeal to a younger audience and increase audience share
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NewsHorror Channel heads to Freeview
The Horror Channel is to be made available in around 17m extra homes after striking a deal to launch on Freeview.
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NewsDanny Cohen: Avalon/Hat Trick BBC3 bid does not stack up
Danny Cohen has publically rejected Avalon Entertainment and Hat Trick Productions’ BBC3 rescue bid, arguing that the £100m takeover plan “does not stack up”.
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CommentAre repeats of 10 Years Younger really local TV?
It’s 2004 and Nicky Hambleton-Jones is giving someone a chemical face peel for 10 Years Younger
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NewsIn brief: Bad Robots; Yesterday; Snapchat; Bear Grylls; Freeview; Power
Bad Robots return to haunt E4 and Sky News & Sport launch on messaging service Snapchat. Click for more in today’s news round-up.
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CommentComment: muddled thinking clouds BBC3 bid
So little of Avalon and Hat Trick’s BBC3 bid adds up. What’s their long-term goal, asks Stephen Arnell.
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NewsSynapse TV supports Planet Knowledge's on-demand launch
On-demand service Planet Knowledge has launched on Freeview.
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CommentScheduled and VoD can live harmoniously
Reports of the death of linear TV are greatly exaggerated, says Digital UK boss Jonathan Thompson
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NewsIn brief: Return to Love Island & Chris Ramsey pilot
In today’s round-up find out about ITV’s fresh take on Love Island and Channel 4’s latest studio pilot.
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NewsSony's Tiny Pop heads to Freeview
Sony Pictures Television is extending the distribution of its pre-school channel to Freeview early next year.
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NewsFreeview awards contracts to test future products
Digital TV Labs and DTG Testing have been awarded contracts by Digital UK to test forthcoming internet-connected Freeview products.
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CommentMoving to a connected world
How and where we watch TV is changing rapidly, says Kate Bulkley
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Arqiva wins data contract for Freeview connected TV
Arqiva has been awarded the contract to provide the data system at the heart of Freeview’s proposed connected-TV service.
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CommentITV's battle for advertisers - and male viewers
Will big dramas, rugby and Bear Grylls help turn the tide for ITV, asks Stephen Arnell
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NewsOfcom approves handover of 700MHz band to mobile firms
Ofcom has approved European Commission proposals to hand over valuable frequency used by broadcasters to mobile operators.