Apr 2 2009
Freesat has launched its first TV advertising campaign. The campaign comprises two ads, each featuring a main character in their living room left ‘captivated’ by Freesat. Shot using HD stills cameras, the ad captures the day to day changes in the characters lives. The campaign launched on ITV1 during coverage of the England vs. Ukraine […]
Mar 19 2009
CNN is to launch on the Freesat electronic programme guide on March 24. The international news channel will be available on channel 207, 24 hours a day. “The launch of CNN International with its world-class reputation for global news and feature programming is an incredibly exciting addition to our line-up,” said Freesat managing director Emma […]
Feb 19 2009
Freesat has announced a partnership with German-based consumer electronics company TechniSat Digital to produce HD digital boxes later this year. Emma Scott, Managing Director of Freesat, said: “The new HD digital boxes by TechniSat will provide a quality option for consumers to enjoy the choice and range of channels that are available on Freesat.” Martin […]
Feb 19 2009
It has been suggested that BBC’s iPlayer will launch on the Freesat platform this Autumn, after initial speculation suggested a Spring release. iPlayer is seen as an important milestone for both the BBC and Freesat, with the iPlayer website servicing 516 million visits during 2008. This should open up the possibilities of ITV (catchup), C4 […]
Feb 14 2009
Bubble Hits was pulled off air yesterday after failing to raise sufficient revenues from advertising, it has emerged. The channel, which launched in August 2006, disappeared from the Sky and Freesat EPGs and its website was taken down without prior notice. Co-founder James Hyland told The Irish Times: “It was costing us money to run. […]
Jan 27 2009
Financial news channel Bloomberg has joined the Freesat electronic programme guide on channel 208. In addition to the inclusion of Bloomberg Television, a further two channels, Clubland TV and Wedding TV+1 have joined the Freesat line up. Clubland TV is available on channel 514 and offers the latest dance music. Wedding TV+1 can be viewed […]
Jan 9 2009
Freesat has announced that, by the end of 2008, they had achieved over 200,000 sales since the service’s launch in May 2008. Having reported sales of 100,000 in September 2008, total sales of the service doubled in the final quarter of 2008, according to Freesat. Freesat attribute these high sales to consumers preferring to take […]
Dec 9 2008
ITV4 +1 has now launched on Freesat and can be found on channel 118. Virgin Media does not carry any of ITV’s timeshift service so ITV4 +1 will be exclusive to satellite. There are currently no plans for ITV4+1 to be carried on Freeview. There will be no GMTV2 content on ITV4+1. GMTV2 will continue […]
Nov 22 2008
New personal video service Freesat+ launched on Saturday November 22. Receivers will be available to buy for £299 from selected John Lewis, Comet, Argos and Dixons stores and some selected independent retailers. The first Freesat+ model – Humax’s Foxsat-HDR – has a 320GB hard drive, allowing viewers to record up to 80 hours of HD […]
Nov 18 2008
Five has launched on Freesat, the free-to-air digital satellite TV service today, as the platform gears up for a pre-Christmas marketing push. Five will automatically be added via viewers’ Freesat digital boxes or integrated TVs to channel 105, so viewers will not need to take any action to access the channel. There are currently no […]
Nov 5 2008
Freesat have today announced the forthcoming addition of Five onto the platform on Tuesday 18th November 2008. Since launching in 1997, Five has developed a strong reputation for a wide mix of entertainment, documentaries, features, news, sport and children’s programmes. The channel’s Autumn schedule includes Paul Merton in India, 1968 Unseen, Dangerous Adventures for Boys, […]
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Apr 21 2009
NHK World TV joins Freesat
NHK World TV has launched on Freesat’s electronic programme guide today. The Japanese broadcaster’s English-language international news service will appear on channel 209, and will automatically appear on set top boxes and integrated digital TVs without the need for further action. “Freesat is committed to expanding our international news and current affairs offering and NHK […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Freesat, NHK World TV