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Sky faces movie probe by competition watchdog
Posted by Lucy Walters on 5th Aug 10
Sky is facing an investigation by a competition watchdog into how it offers access to its film channels after regulator Ofcom complained that it believed the broadcaster was distorting competition. Ofcom has asked the Competition Commission to step in as it believes that without intervention, Sky will be able to stifle the amount of choice [...]
(Read More)ITV moves into pay-TV
Posted by Michael Bond on 4th Aug 10
ITV has announced that it will be spearheading an overhaul of the channel by offering Sky viewers three new high definition channels. Adam Crozier, the channel’s chief executive, said that in order to remain competitive, ITV would need to make substantial changes. Crozier pointed out that the past decade had seen the growth of pay [...]
(Read More)BT announces quarterly profits
Posted by Kim Newbold on 30th Jul 10
BT has announced its quarterly results and said that it considers them acceptable. The telecoms giant reported a fall in revenues from £5.2 billion a year ago to £5 billion. However, profits are up by 38 per cent on the same quarter last year. Between April and June BT recorded profits of £375 million [...]
(Read More)Sky to officially launch 3D service on October 1
Posted by Lucy Walters on 29th Jul 10
Sky has announced that its 3D channel is to be officially launched on October 1. Viewers who have access to 3D enabled television sets and the Sky+ HD package will be able to enjoy highlights including 3D versions of the feature films, Monsters Vs Aliens and Bolt, as well as coverage of the Ryder Cup, [...]
(Read More)Ben Shephard swaps GMTV for Sky Sports football
Posted by Michael Bond on 28th Jul 10
After a decade of hosting GMTV, Ben Shephard will be leaving ITV to join the sports team at Sky. Shephard will now be seen alongside co-presenter Chris Kamara on Goals on Sunday. Another of his roles will be to cover various UEFA Champions League matches for Sky Sports. Shephard will make the move to Sky [...]
(Read More)BT starts price war with Sky
Posted by Kim Newbold on 2nd Jul 10
BT has announced that it will be slashing the price of its subscription fee to customers wishing to watch English Premiership football matches. The telecommunications giant will now be offering access to Sky Sports 1 and 2 for just £16.99 per month. To receive the channels through rivals Sky currently costs £26 per month. However, [...]
(Read More)BSkyB moves Sky Sports News to subscription only
Posted by Kim Newbold on 18th Jun 10
In a move to increase subscription revenues, BSkyB has announced that it will be removing Sky Sports News from its Freeview service, and positioning it as a subscription only channel. The decision brings to an end eight years of the channel being available on free-to-air broadcasting. In its place, BSkyB say that they will be [...]
(Read More)Grazia magazine increases its readership as other magazines flop
Posted by Michael Bond on 2nd Jun 10
Grazia is one of the country’s few magazines to show an increase in readership. Figures published by the NRS reveal that the number of people buying the magazine rose to 565,000 compared to 511,000 reading the magazine a year ago. This is a growth in readership of ten per cent. Another winner in the women’s [...]
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