DIGITAL TV SUMMIT 2010, LONDON. The international version of BBC’s iPlayer will use a single subscription pay model at launch and also be initially available only on the iPad, according […]
BBC audience data to include iPlayer
The BBC is to launch a new audience measurement system that will run alongside the existing ‘overnight’ method of gathering data.
Net Neutrality: BBC proposes traffic light system
BBC Research & Development is developing a system that would show users of the BBC iPlayer how efficiently the online delivery platform is being handled by their ISP.
iPlayer requests at all time high
The BBC iPlayer has set a new monthly usage record. In October the service received 139 million requests for TV and radio programmes, a month-on-month increase of 22%, and an […]
International iPlayer in 2011
The long-awaited international version of the BBC iPlayer will finally make its debut next year, according to John Smith, chief executive, BBC Worldwide.
Spring debut for MHEG-IC catch-up
Broadcasters and content owners will be able to run catch-up TV services on Freeview using the MHEG Interaction Channel (MHEG-IC) from next spring.
BBC tops VOD usability study
The BBC iPlayer has come out on top of a usability study into the catch-up TV services offered by six of the UK’s major broadcasters.
BBC appoints new iPlayer manager
BBC Future Media & Technology has announced the appointment of Daniel Danker as the general manager, programmes & on demand.
Revamped BBC iPlayer goes live
The BBC will this week introduce the new online version of the BBC iPlayer that has been in Beta since May. Behind the changes is a desire to introduce more […]
BBC says HTML5 is sailing off course
The BBC’s director of Future Media & Technology has defended the use of Flash in the BBC iPlayer and on the corporation’s website, arguing that there is still considerable work […]