Google rules out bidding for live sports rights as wraps come off its web TV venture

BufferGoogle has said it will not compete with broadcasters for the rights to show live sporting events.  This means that its recent announcement of an agreement with the Indian Premier League to stream live matches via YouTube is likely to … Continue reading

"Significant opportunity" for advertisers as online video popularity surges

BufferBrits watched 5.5 billion videos online during February 2010, resulting in a 37 per cent increase from the previous year. Thanks to the popularity of Google-owned video site YouTube, the US search giant attracted the most viewers, who watched a … Continue reading

Online TV still not catching the imagination

BufferIt’s easier than ever for TV addicts to get the fix of whatever programmes they’re crazy for, but new research suggests that general awareness of video-on-demand services available online has still not taken off as its proponents would have hoped. … Continue reading

New music VoD service makes rapid tracks and sets sights on new territories

BufferVEVO, a new music video-on-demand service initially operating in the United States only, recorded more than 35 million unique visitors in its first month, according to online data monitor comScore. The amazing success of the site, co-owned by Universal Music … Continue reading

BBC to roll out iPlayer across Freesat HD

BufferThe BBC's highly successful 'on demand catch-up' service, iPlayer, is to expand its reach substantially when the corporation makes it available through Freesat high-definition digital boxes and high-definition TVs. The move follows a successful three-month trial which involved 300 viewers … Continue reading