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4iP secures funds to launch Patient Opinion website
Channel 4’s online PSB fund, 4iP, has given the go-ahead for a full launch of NHS users website Patient Opinion after securing joint funding from Screen Yorkshire.
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Sony rolls out UK VOD service
Sony has rolled out its multi-platform video portal in the UK offering ad-funded access to classic US shows such as Bewitched, Diff’rent Strokes and Married With Children.
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NewsX Factor coming to consoles
The X Factor is making its way onto games consoles in a new deal signed by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and games manufacturer Deep Silver.
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NewsUBC cuts losses ahead of Audioboo investment
Multimedia content and services company UBC Media has posted a 29% increase in its profits to narrow its losses over the past year as it invests in audio experts Audioboo and series of iPhone apps.
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NewsC4 revives Big Brother web feed
Big Brother will be streamed around the clock for its final season – but for a fee.
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NewsJeremy Kyle launches iPhone app
Jeremy Kyle is rolling out an iPhone app, developed by indie Somethin’ Else.
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NewsNew BBC social networking rules warn against political bias
The BBC has clamped down on its employees’ social networking activity, asking programming staff not to reveal anything on the likes of Facebook or Twitter that may betray their political allegiances.
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NewsITV to stream mobile services for World Cup
ITV is capitalising on the mobile boom by launching apps to stream its content and provide access to catch-up service ITV Player.
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NewsNine in running for rights to show WRC
Nine broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Sky Sports and UKTV are considering making bids to broadcast the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) for the next three years.
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NewsTwo-screen takes off as 450,000 play along with Drop online
The online game that accompanies Channel 4’s Endemol gameshow Million Pound Drop Live was played by almost half a million people while the show was on air last week.
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NewsVideo content at heart of Radio 1 website revamp
BBC Radio 1 will overhaul its website later this year, with a focus on rich video content and audience interactivity via social networks.
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NewsSofia's Diary indie signs new partners
Beat Generation, the online magazine series from the creators of Sofia’s Diary, has signed two distribution deals following its launch.
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NewsiPlayer reveals record month
The BBC iPlayer notched its highest ever usage to date in April with 123m requests, ahead of the relaunch of the video-on-demand service.
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NewsSky Sports launches on iPad
Sky has extended its mobile TV footprint with the launch of a dedicated app for the iPad which simulcasts Sky Sports 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Sky Sports News.
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NewsVirgin Media enters negotiations for V Player summer launch
Virgin Media is ramping up plans for its V Player online video-on-demand service ahead of a planned summer launch.
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NewsBT poised to enter web-ready TV battle
BT is exploring services to launch on internet-connected TVs that could rival the emerging Google TV platform.
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NewsiPlayer to link direct to rivals’ VoD services
After the failure of Project Kangaroo and the scrapped plans to share iPlayer technology, the BBC has found a third way to partner with other PSBs online - and has invited Sky to join the fray.
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CommentFrom goggle box to Google TV
Google’s initiative could do for TV what its search engine did online.
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BBC3 dramas to debut online
BBC3 is to premier a trio of upcoming drama pilots online a week before they air, as part of a bid to beef up the channel’s web presence.
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NewsMillion Pound Drop attracts 500,000 online plays
Channel 4 attracted 76,000 unique players to the online game which supports its latest live gameshow Million Pound Drop, hosted by Davina McCall.