All Freeview articles – Page 16
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NewsYouView app paves the way for platform push
YouView is to launch a secondscreen app in December that could pave the way for a multiplatform video offering.
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NewsBT secures Sky slots for sports channels
BT has secured two EPG slots on the Sky platform in preparation for the launch of its sports channels.
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NewsCaroline Thomson resurfaces to chair Digital UK
Former BBC chief operating officer Caroline Thomson has been appointed chair of Digital UK and will oversee its merger with Freeview EPG operator DMOL.
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NewsLocal TV wins prominent slot as bid battle hots up
The government’s local TV service will play out on Freeview channel eight and Sky channel 117, and a raft of major TV figures are behind the five competing bids in London, Broadcast can reveal.
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NewsThe Space handed £8m and 6 month extension
The online pilot partnership between the BBC and Arts Council England, The Space, has been earmarked for an extra £8m investment as its trial period is extended for six months.
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NewsDMOL rejects Sky EPG appeal
DMOL has rejected BSkyB’s appeal against its plans to rejig the Freeview EPG, and will push ahead with changes to the HD, News and Children’s slots.
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NewsYouView ready for major content push in phase two
YouView has had a “transformational effect” on the viewing habits of its first customers and is already gearing up for a second phase that will include the launch of a mobile app and the delivery of linear TV channels online.
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NewsLocal TV licences awarded in Norwich, Bristol and Cardiff
Regional publishing group Archant has won the local TV licence in Norwich, while consortium Made Television has picked up licences in Bristol and Cardiff.
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CommentGeorge Entwistle: first speech to BBC staff
George Entwistle’s first speech as BBC Director General.
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NewsOfcom awards first local TV licences
Ofcom has awarded its first tranche of local TV licences, with bidders in Brighton and Grimsby securing broadcast rights.
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NewsBT scores Premiership Rugby rights in £152m deal
BT has snatched the exclusive rights to Premiership Rugby from rivals Sky and ESPN in a deal worth £152m ahead of the launch of its new sports channel.
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NewsDarcey: Sky subscribers won't downgrade to Now TV
Sky chief operating officer Mike Darcey has rejected that notion that subscribers could leave Sky in favour of its OTT streaming service Now TV.
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NewsFreesat evolves with backwards EPG
Freesat is to go head-to-head with connected-TV service YouView following the launch of its seven-day “backwards” EPG.
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NewsFood Network doubles audience after Freeview extension
Food Network UK claims to have more than doubled its audience after extending its Freeview hours to become a 24/7 channel.
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NewsITV in running to produce BT Premier League channel
ITV is vying to become the production partner for BT’s newly acquired set of 38 Premier League games, but is unlikely to air any of the matches on its own channels.
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CommentMaking Yesterday fit for tomorrow
The rebrand of the UKTV channel is designed to bring in a younger audience, says Emily Latham.
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NewsSky appeal puts Freeview reshuffle on hold
Sky has launched an appeal against Freeview platform manager DMOL’s plan to reorganise the EPG that would see Sky News drop 50 places.
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NewsApp and tech firms strike audio watermarking deal
Connected TV provider Capablue has forged a partnership with audio watermarking specialist Intrasonics to enable broadcasters to launch synchronised second screen experiences.
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NewsFreeview adds local TV and HD slots
Freeview platform manager DMOL has finalised plans for an EPG reorganisation which will see a dedicated slot at channel 8 for local TV services and 20 HD spaces opened up.