TalkSport and RAJAR clash over radio ratings
TalkSport boss Kelvin MacKenzie has taken legal action against RAJAR over its diary-based ratings, after a GfK wristwatch study suggested higher listening figures.…
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Sky reaches seven million subscribers three months early
BSkyB has reached seven million subscribers three months ahead of schedule and now targets eight million by the end of 2005, according to outgoing CEO Tony Ball.…
BBC may lose US shows because of encryption
The BBC's decision to unencrypt its satellite signals may cost it US shows like Fox's 24, as US broadcasters fear viewers across Europe could watch for free.…
Chrysalis rock station available via Sky
Chrysalis's digital rock station The Arrow will start broadcasting on Sky Digital, adding a route to a much larger potential audience.…
Teen magazine mykindaplace signs two-year deal with Sky
Online teen magazine mykindaplace has signed a two-year deal with Sky to provide content and commercial services across the Sky network.…
Sky and MTV agree new distribution deal worth £20m
Sky and Viacom have agreed a new deal for distributing MTV, reportedly worth £20m, with Sky paying MTV a share of subscription money.…
Sunrise Radio plans digital TV channel
Asian broadcaster Sunrise Radio is planning a digital TV station, initially on Sky with a later rollout to cable, according to Broadcast.…
Sky music head Lester Mordue leaves after six months
Lester Mordue has left Sky after six months as head of its music channels, with Sky declining to comment on the reasons for his departure.…
Five adds Sky+ reminders to some programmes
Channel Five has enabled Sky Digital technology on some programmes so viewers can receive reminders and set Sky+ boxes to record them.…
Emap extends digital radio services to Sky Digital
Emap has begun test transmissions of Kiss and Smash Hits Radio on Sky Digital, extending the reach of its digital radio services.…
MTV2 and NME team up for daily alternative chart show
MTV2 and NME are launching a daily alternative chart show presented by Zane Lowe from 3 August at 7pm, with viewers choosing the tracks.…
Pub Sky prices up
Pub chains are complaining to the Office of Fair Trading after Sky raised subscription prices for pubs by up to 22%, with some paying over £1000 a year.…