Media Consumption
Over half of UK households own a smart TV
Over half of 18-24 year olds say they spend more time watching video-sharing platforms than broadcast TV
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Business
New Ofcom CEO to face DCMS Committee
Melanie Dawes will be questioned on the role of public service broadcasting
TVBEverywhere
Sky: Ofcom should “think radically” about PSB reform
Responds to Ofcom report into PSB delivery
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom: PSB on-demand services not making up for loss of live broadcast viewing
New report looks at how public service broadcasting has delivered for UK audiences over a five-year period
TVBEverywhere
Sky urges Ofcom action against ITV, Channel 5
Current PSB model "no longer fit for purpose" says Sky
Content
Celebrity Big Brother is the most complained about show of the 2010s
Episode accounted for almost half broadcasting complaints in 2018
Content
Sky News ‘lobbying to be allowed to provide local news’
Said to be lobbying Ofcom for regulation reform
News
Technology
Ofcom: “We share the Government’s ambition for the UK to be a world leader in 5G”
Regulator publishes response to the Government’s SSP for telecoms, spectrum and post
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom finds in favour of Channel 4 in election debate row
Ruling states Channel 4's use of editorial techniques ensured Conservative's viewpoint was adequately reflected
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom “considering” Conservatives’ complaint against Channel 4
Conservative Party has complained Channel 4 has broken its duty to be impartial
TVBEverywhere
Sky exec calls for broadcast regulation overhaul
"Commercial public service broadcasters do seem a bit of an anachronism"
TVBEverywhere
BBC chairman dismisses Netflix-style subscription model
Sir David Clementi criticises "linear regulation in a digital age"
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom requests consultation over BBC children’s content
Proposes safeguards to maintain quality of linear children’s channels
Business
Melanie Dawes ‘to be appointed Ofcom CEO’
Appointment unlikely to be confirmed until after the election
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom: BBC risks losing younger viewers
Overall satisfaction with the BBC remains high
News
TVBEverywhere
BBC ‘exploring ideas’ around PSB prominence on non-linear
Corporation tells TVBEurope discussions over prominence continue
TVBEverywhere
BBC to launch revamped iPlayer in 2020
Broadcaster says iPlayer will become “the heart of everything we do"
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom adds Channel 5 to listed channels
IPTV updates make the channel a qualifying service
Business
Ofcom: BritBox poses “no significant risk” to BBC mandate
Regulator finds no material change in broadcaster's commercial activities
Business
Ofcom’s latest diversity report finds fewer women in the TV industry
Women continue to be under-represented in technology and engineering roles
Data Centre
Over a third of online viewers ‘will not watch broadcast TV in five years time’
Ofcom releases its annual Media Nations report
Features
This month in the world of streaming…
Catch up on all July's activity from the streamers
Videos
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom confirms approval for iPlayer changes
"Helps ensure the BBC remains relevant in the face of changing viewing habits"
Business
RT fined £200,000 by Ofcom
RT failed to preserve due impartiality in seven news and current affairs programmes according to Ofcom
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom places sanction on Starz
Channel found in breach of the UK Code of Broadcast Advertising
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom sets out series of measures for the future of PSBs
Regulator has launched a national debate on the future of PSBs
TVBEverywhere
Sky: iPlayer changes pose “real risk” to competition
BBC makes "no attempt to quantify costs"
TVBEverywhere
Channel 4: iPlayer changes will “kill competition”
Upgrades were provisionally approved by Ofcom last month
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom gives provisional approval for BBC iPlayer changes
Broadcaster plans to make programmes available for 12 months or longer
Business
Ofcom will not conduct assessment of BBC/UKTV deal
Deal sees BBC Studios take control of UKTV’s entertainment channels
Data Centre
Netflix and Amazon streaming revenues “double those of UK broadcasters”
Streaming giants made £1.1bn in UK revenues last year
TVBEverywhere
BBC submits findings to Ofcom for iPlayer upgrades
Claims that proposed changes will strengthen public value
TVBEverywhere
UK Government to review streaming regulation
DCMS looking to bring rules in line with those of traditional broadcasters
Business
BBC outlines iPlayer upgrades and Britbox launch in annual plan
Expects Britbox to be launched "towards the end of 2019"
News
TVBEverywhere
Media regulation is out of date, warns BBC chair
Sir David Clementi to address the Oxford Media Convention
Business
Ofcom publishes draft broadcast licences in event of no-deal Brexit
If the UK exits with no deal, some broadcasting licences will need to be amended
Business
RT to take Ofcom to court
Regulator found seven RT programmes in breach of broadcasting rules
TVBEverywhere
BBC director of policy stresses need for iPlayer upgrade
Claims the platform risks being left behind
TVBEverywhere
BBC launches public consultation over iPlayer upgrades
Includes making programmes available for more than 12 months