Tag: Virgin Media
Opinion: Pulling ads from BNP Facebook pages is absurd
Jonathan Weinberg writes…
Just a week ago I called on advertisers to think more deeply about which websites they want their brands to be associated with. It came as a response to the Panorama BBC investigation into violent beatings and fights being filmed by youngsters and posted on the popular websites in the name of entertainment.
And now, it seems the money men are sitting up and taking notice. Obviously, I don’t – and can’t – claim the credit for that but I’m not sure I want to in this case, because on this one, I actually think they’ve got it wrong.
A few days ago Vodafone and First Direct, two of the UK’s leading firms, decided to withdraw their advertising from Facebook because it might end up appearing on pages run by the British National Party. Now we can debate the BNP’s stance all day and night but the fact remains they are a legitimate political party able to stand in council and general elections…
Virgin Media to offer streaming Football League matches via broadband and mobile
Virgin Media has announced that it has struck a deal with the Football League to stream match action via broadband and mobile to its customers.
It seems as if selected matches will be streamed live, while highlights will be available for a week after the transmission. The service will start ahead of the Coca Cola Championship.
Tech Digest Pick of the Week: 30 technology stories you should read
It’s been another busy week in the world of technology, with new phones, HDTV developments, and all manner of Web 2.0 malarkey. The stories below are my pick of the most important (ok, and occasionally the most silly) stuff we’ve covered this week.
Today on Tech Digest: Robot World Cup, Mahalo's Jason Calacanis, iTunes meets Bebo, and more…
THE BIG THREE Tech Digest's Robot World Cup: Round 1 NMK 2007: Jason Calacanis' Mahalo Greenhouse will pay YOU for writing search results Apple to sell iTunes music downloads through Bebo THE NEXT FIFTEEN NMK Forum 2007 – liveblogging from…
Today on Tech Digest: TVonics Freeview recorder, Virgin Media sports news, Ask.com revamp and more…
THE BIG THREE Video review: TVonics DVR-250 Freeview recorder Virgin Media close to inking deal for sports news channel Review: Ask.com's revamped Ask3D search engine THE NEXT FIFTEEN Creative's miniature Zen Stone player now available in the UK Are dancing…
Virgin Media close to inking deal for sports news channel
The whole mess that is Virgin Media versus Sky is still rumbling on, but at least there could be some good news for Virgin Media’s sports fans.
It’s being reported that Virgin Media are likely to sign a deal in the next few weeks that will create a new sports news channel. The most likely partner is Setanta Sports, though this hasn’t been confirmed.
New study suggests digital gadgets are going to waste
A new survey of 1,000 adults by Virgin Media suggests that more is being spent on digital gadgetry than on home improvements.
Three-quarters of those surveyed said that they had spent over ten grand on electronic equipment in the past year — seven times more than on their homes.
However, one in twenty people are letting these devices go to waste, because they don’t know how to set them up. That apparently includes the likes of plasma TVs (how hard can it be?).
Virgin Media and Sky cut "Plus" service charges
Virgin Media has announced that it is to cut the monthly subscription price it charges for its V+ digital PVR service.
The announcement follows the week after Sky announced that it would be dropping the monthly subscription free for its Sky+ service, for any customer already have a monthly satellite TV package.
Virgin to introduce broadband "speed cap" for heavy downloaders
Virgin Media has confirmed that it will introduce a range of speed capping measures for those who download large amounts from the Net during peak hours. Peak hours count as 4pm to midnight, and Virgin claim that only the top…
Virgin Mobile tops JD Power Survey, while big names slip below average
In the tenth JD Power Survey, Virgin Mobile was named as the best mobile operator for customer satisfaction in both the contract and pre-pay polls.
Performance is measured in six categories: image, offerings/promotions, call quality/coverage, cost, handset, and customer service.
