Rockworld gets a Joost boost
London rock channel Rockworld.TV has struck a deal to make its programming available on web TV platform Joost, alongside its Sky and website output.…
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Sky courting Facebook
BSkyB is reportedly in talks with Facebook about a permanent presence on the social network, after buying banner ads there.…
Virgin underestimating value of lost Sky channels
A UBS report says Virgin Media has underestimated how much customers value lost BSkyB channels and could lose up to 400,000 subscribers.…
Virgin Media reject latest Sky offer
Virgin Media has reportedly rejected Sky's latest £35 million offer to restore its core channels, with a £10 million gap remaining in a dispute now heading to court.…
ITV looking to recruit Airey
ITV is reportedly looking to recruit Dawn Airey, who quit Iostar after eight days, while Iostar has gone into liquidation.…
BBC appoint Virgin digital chief James Cridland to future media role
The BBC has appointed Virgin Radio's digital media director James Cridland as Head of Audio and Music, alongside two other appointments to its Future Media and Technology division.…
Airey quits Iostar after eight days
Former Sky boss Dawn Airey has quit her new role at Iostar after just eight days, saying she was misled about the company's funding.…
OfCom to investigate UK digital TV sector
Regulator OfCom will investigate the digital TV sector after a submission from BT, Setanta, Top Up TV and Virgin Media asking the Competition Commission to review ownership.…
Al Gore's Current TV launches in the UK on Sky and Virgin Media
Current TV, the youth-focused network backed by Al Gore, has launched in the UK on Sky and Virgin Media, airing short viewer-submitted programmes.…
Virgin Media threatens legal action over Sky dispute
Virgin Media says it will take BSkyB to the High Court within 30 days unless the carriage dispute is resolved, after Sky rejected arbitration.…
Virgin Media removes bitchy Sky listings
Virgin Media has removed derogatory electronic programme guide listings about Sky channels after Richard Branson asked for them to be taken down.…
Chart Show Group plans broadband spin-offs and international expansion
The Chart Show Group, which recently acquired Sky's music stations, plans broadband spin-offs and possible international expansion under CEO David Docherty.…