Virgin Media rolls out TiVo to 222,000 homes
Jessica DaviesVirgin Media has rolled out its web-connected TV service TiVo to a further 127,000 homes, bringing its total customer base for the service to 222,000. Read the full story here.
Heinz trials first augmented-reality mobile campaign
Jessica DaviesHeinz is making its first foray into augmented reality (AR) smartphone and tablet apps for its Tomato Ketchup brand. Read the full story here.
Netflix to launch in UK early next year
Jessica DaviesUS movie streaming giant Netflix, which operates a similar hybrid physical DVD and streaming TV and movie rental service as LoveFilm, will launch in the UK and Ireland early next year. Read the full story here.
Absolute Radio launches multi-platform 60s & 70s stations
Jessica DaviesAbsolute Radio has launched two multi-platform stations dedicated to music from the 1960s and 1970s. Read article here.
Levi’s co-creates push with Spotify and Primal Scream
Jessica DaviesLevi’s has launched a co-creation music campaign following tie-ups with Spotify, rock band Primal Scream and Clash magazine. Read the full story here.
ITV overhauls ahead of micropayments
Jessica DaviesITV has restructured its online and on-demand business to centre on four product categories as it prepares to launch a series of digital innovations, including micropayments on ITV Player. Read article here.
Netflix splits movie streaming and DVD rental business
Jessica DaviesUS movie rental giant Netflix has separated its DVD mail-out service from its movie streaming one, rebranding the former to Qwikster. Read story here. This story first appeared on New Media Age. For more digital stories and analysis’ from NMA click here now
Channel 4 unveils interactive video-on-demand ad format suite
Jessica DaviesChannel 4 has unveiled a new line-up of interactive video ad formats as it aims to forge closer relationships between its viewers and advertisers, read the full story here
Big Brother Facebook voting app launches
Jessica DaviesChannel 5 has launched its Facebook voting app for reality show Big Brother, read the full story here
Microsoft takes on Apple’s iPad
Jessica DaviesMicrosoft is to unveil software designed to challenge Apple’s tablet dominance, read the article here.
The future of TV is social, says Facebook’s Joanna Shields
Jessica DaviesAll TV viewing will be social in the future, according to Facebook’s EMEA managing director and vice president Joanna Shields, click here for more.
Channel 5 prepares Facebook voting for Big Brother
Jessica DaviesChannel 5 is planning to launch Facebook-based voting in time for the regular Big Brother series, due to launch this Friday (9 September).
SeeSaw loses Channel 4 deal and chairman designate
Jessica DaviesTV catch-up aggregator SeeSaw has lost its content deal with Channel 4 the broadcaster’s former CEO – and SeeSaw chairman designate – Michael Jackson.
Radioplayer launches on Facebook
Jessica DaviesOnline radio aggregator Radioplayer has launched on Facebook as it looks to increase the social appeal of radio.
Vevo UK appoints marketing and commercial chiefs
Jessica DaviesOnline music platform Vevo has appointed a UK ad sales marketing director and commercial director as it looks to grow the popular US music service here.