Virgin Media has added the dedicated video channel Ginx TV to its platform.
Virgin launches games portal
Virgin Media has launched a new casual TV gaming portal named Play Games.
Farncombe gives debut to OpenTest
Farncombe has launched its OpenTest automated consumer, licence-free digital TV device testing solution, based on the MiriATE assets the company acquired in 2012.
Lifetime set for UK debut
A+E Networks UK has announced that the female-oriented channel Lifetime will make its European debut in the UK this autumn.
Fell named EBU technology director
ITV’s former director of future technologies has been named as the EBU’s new director of technology and innovation.
Euronews renews Sky deal
Euronews has renewed its agreement with Sky for the UK and Ireland until 2016.
UKTV teams up with YouView
UKTV has signed its first direct agreement with the on demand service YouView.
Lovefilm acquires Dexter and Californication
Amazon’s Lovefilm has announced a multi-year licensing deal with CBS Studios International.
Moody’s downgrades Virgin Media
Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Virgin Media to Ba3 from Ba1 reflecting the company’s weakened credit profile following the completion of its acquisition by Liberty Global.
BBC iPlayer usage remains stable
The BBC has reporeted that there were 257 million BBC iPlayer requests in May equalling that of April.