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C4 channels rebrand

Following on the heels of a BBC Two rebrand better to differentiate the channel from digital service newcomers, fellow UK commercial public service broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled a network rebrand including a refresh of its digital channels and a brand-spanking-new look for E4. The network rebrand will unify the digital channel portfolio consisting of […]

September 27, 2018By Colin Mann

Study: Online viewing gaining on linear

Consumers worldwide are watching more online video than ever, increasing 58 per cent since 2016, to an average of six hours, 45 minutes each week, according to the new State of Online Video report from edge cloud services provider Limelight Networks. However, the study finds consumers still spend more time watching traditional broadcast, averaging eight hours, […]

September 26, 2018

BBC Two undergoes rebrand

BBC Two is being rebranded as the channel seeks to reinvent itself to take on the increasing number of online rivals. A full set of new idents, being launched from September 27th, will refresh the channel’s identity for the first time in twenty years, and are reflective of the channel’s commitment to specialism, challenging and […]

September 26, 2018

Bodyguard breaks iPlayer records

BBC One’s political thriller Bodyguard ended with its highest overnight audience of the series, concluding with an average of 10.4 million viewers/47.8 per cent share, and a peak of 11.0 million viewers. This makes Bodyguard the #1 non-World Cup programme of the year across all channels. It also means the episode is the biggest drama across […]

September 25, 2018

Nigeria: SES delivers new bouquet of FTA channels

Local TV broadcast audiences in Nigeria now have access to 13 new FTA channels delivered as a multi-channel bouquet branded ‘Premium.FREE’. The bouquet’s launch channels will be supplied by AfricaXP and delivered via SES satellites at 28.2 degrees East. AfricaXP is an independent African channel network, content distributor and producer, which owns and operates over […]

September 25, 2018

Research: 112.5m untapped TV audience

Research by the International Television Research Group (inTV) – a cooperative group of independent channels whose objective is to promote the benefits of international TV to the advertising/communications industry – and market research firm GlobalWebIndex has identified an untapped TV audience of 112.5 million consumers who are frequent consumers of international TV channels, but who […]

September 19, 2018

BBC DG calls for new investment

BBC Director General Tony Hall has suggested the Corporation needs new investment to enable it to continue to provide distinctive programmes and products, that reflect Britons’ experiences and outlook on life, made available and relevant to everyone – of all ages and demographics. Addressing the RTS London Conference 2018, Hall, elements of whose speech were […]

September 18, 2018Colin Mann @ RTS London

BT extends partnership with UKTV

BT has signed a new long-term deal with UKTV that will include an enhanced catch-up VoD offering for BT TV customers. UKTV, the multichannel broadcaster, has been a BT TV partner since launch and this new deal means BT TV customers will continue to get UKTV’s 10 channel network which includes Gold, Dave, Watch, Alibi, […]

September 18, 2018

UK issues ‘No Brexit deal’ broadcast guidance

Although it suggests that scenario in which the UK leaves the EU without agreement (a ‘no deal’ scenario) remains unlikely given the mutual interests of the UK and the EU in securing a negotiated outcome, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has issued guidance as part of a series of technical notices […]

September 17, 2018By Colin Mann

UKTV Play launches on Freesat

Freesat, the UK’s subscription-free satellite TV platform, has added catch-up service UKTV Play to its on demand offering. Freesat customers can now watch shows from Dave, Yesterday, Really and Drama via the UKTV Play app or directly via the rollback TV guide. UKTV Play is a free VoD service giving viewers access to exclusive UKTV […]

September 14, 2018