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Sundance Channel TV Everywhere

Sundance Channel is now available to watch on iPhone and iPad with Movistar Imagenio in Spain. The news comes on the heels of the recent launch of the network locally on Android and Blackberry smartphones. Sundance Channel offers audiences a selection of independent films, documentaries and original programmes. It is available as an SD and […]

July 17, 2012

NOW that’s what Sky call TV!

UK broadcaster BSkyB has revealed launch details of NOW TV, its Internet TV service that it says will give more choice for consumers via flexible payment options. NOW TV will launch July 17th initially with Sky Movies – followed later this year by Sky Sports – available across a wide range of Internet-connected devices. Available […]

July 16, 2012By Colin Mann

FilmOn plans US roll-out

Buoyed by the July 11 ruling by Federal Judge Alison Nathan that New York-based Aereo can continue with its service which takes live TV programming and sends it to mobile devices, HD streaming service FilmOn.com is now reinstating its live major Network streams in the state of New York with principally the same application of […]

July 16, 2012By Colin Mann

Broadcasters appeal Aereo decision

A group of broadcasters has appealed a judge’s ruling against closing down Internet video service Aereo. The broadcasters claim that Aereo, which allows New York City customers to stream television channels on their computers and mobile devices, violates copyright law. “We’re confident that on appeal Aereo will be found to be a copyright infringer,” said […]

July 13, 2012By Colin Mann

NBC, Facebook Olympic tie

Facebook users will be reminded about NBC’s coverage of the Olympic Games in London, and viewers of NBC’s coverage will be nudged to talk about the Games on Facebook. It is part of a collaboration between NBCUniversal’s NBC Olympics division and the social networking site. Data from Facebook will inform television coverage on NBC and […]

July 11, 2012

Telefonica Digital to generate €5bn by 2015

Telefónica Digital has said it expects to drive annual revenues of approximately €5 billion for its parent company Telefónica by 2015 with an annual revenue growth rate of 20 per cent. The Spanish company also announced global agreements with Facebook, Google, Microsoft and RIM to use Telefónica’s billing relationships so customers can pay for mobile […]

July 6, 2012

Google Nexus 7 to launch with no TV content

Google will launch its Nexus 7 tablet in the UK without music, magazines or TV shows after failing to strike rights deals with media owners. The company’s first own-branded tablet computer will go on sale in the UK on July 10th, but many potential buyers could be put off paying £169 (€209) for the device […]

July 5, 2012

Second-screen activities surge during Euro 2012

IAB UK, in collaboration with ESPN in the UK, has published the results of research into fans’ media consumption around the Euro 2012 football tournament, to shed light the role played by online, mobile and social alongside more traditional media. The research – conducted with UK sports fans – found that while TV remains the […]

July 5, 2012

Sky entertainment channels join Sky Go line-up

Sky TV customers can now enjoy shows from Sky’s entertainment channels on-demand with Sky Go.  A selection of on-demand content from Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living and Sky Arts 1 is now available via Sky Go on all compatible mobile devices. The addition of Sky Entertainment channels on-demand continues to expand the portfolio of […]

July 4, 2012

Thinkbox: Multi-screening encourages more TV and ad viewing

Using a second screen while watching TV encourages more TV viewing and gives people more exposure to – and the opportunity to respond to – TV ads, a new study carried out for Thinkbox – the marketing body for commercial TV in the UK – by COG Research has revealed. ‘Screen Life: The View from […]

June 28, 2012