Guardian: "Sky Atlantic won't be on Virgin Media soon, says BSkyB boss" - Page 8

**Hugh** · 05-02-2011, 18:13

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Originally Posted by sherer

I think this shows that with Sky 1-3 and Sky Atlantic there isn't really enough content to cover 4 channels.

Out of interest what are the current top 20 channels according to Barb ?

Here is the Oct-Dec by percentage - BARB1
For December, the top players were (rounded)
BBC1 21%
ITV1 17%
BBC2 7%
C4/S4C 6%
FIVE 4%
C4+1 1%
Sky1 1%
Sky3 1%
Sky Sports 1 2% (1.6)
BBC3 2% (1.5)
BBC News 1% (1.3)
E4 1% (1.1)
Film 4 1% (1.2)
ITV2 2%
ITV3 2%
ITV4 1%
More 4 (1%)

WillPS · 05-02-2011, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Matt D

Apart from Boardwalk Empire, Entourage, and Blue Bloods...

TouchÃ©! In that case those ratings are indeed very weak.

spankysmagicpian · 06-02-2011, 11:27

There's an interesting article in The Guardian.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...iracy-internet

Especially this bit

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Analysts say "streaming" from unofficial websites will peak in the next few months. After that, many believe, increased demand will bring new and cheaper ways to watch television over the internet into the mainstream.

WillPS · 06-02-2011, 17:24

Unlikely unless they can get literally all content on one platform for a rock-bottom subscription or make it available for nothing (or get it included in a broadband subscription).

muppetman11 · 07-02-2011, 14:29

Been said on here LOL :-)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...acy-surge.html

Doug P · 07-02-2011, 15:04

I feel VM should not be held to ransom over Atlantic. If they are they will have to put it on our bills.

noel43 · 07-02-2011, 18:17

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Been said on here LOL :-)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...acy-surge.html

Anybody who knows where to go will have seen the whole series by now.

admars · 07-02-2011, 18:51

I think a lot of people will appreciate the Guardian referring to them as "young"

Big-Ted · 07-02-2011, 19:22

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Originally Posted by admars

I think a lot of people will appreciate the Guardian referring to them as "young"

Didn't you know 50 is the new twenty something

spankysmagicpian · 07-02-2011, 19:31

Just read about MTV charging for their online OD rather than the free model with adverts that the majority of channels do.

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Charging viewers directly, rather than at the wholesale level, is a new ballgame and, if you consider future IPTV options, could mean broadcasters like MTV taking their payments independently rather than through pay-TV platforms like BSkyB.

Now that would be interesting. Maybe Sky are making hay while the sun shines as if this ever took off (and I am sure it will) their numbers will start to drop significantly. I think peoples main complaint is 'why can't I subscribe to the channels I watch?' well, not so far down the road, they probably will be able to.

I think VM are ultimately positioned to exploit this market should...sorry...when it arrives.

Henkesghost · 07-02-2011, 20:25

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Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian

Just read about MTV charging for their online OD rather than the free model with adverts that the majority of channels do.

Now that would be interesting. Maybe Sky are making hay while the sun shines as if this ever took off (and I am sure it will) their numbers will start to drop significantly. I think peoples main complaint is 'why can't I subscribe to the channels I watch?' well, not so far down the road, they probably will be able to.

I think VM are ultimately positioned to exploit this market should...sorry...when it arrives.

Great post! Works for me if I want to subscribe to a channel I should be able to.

**Hugh** · 07-02-2011, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

Great post! Works for me if I want to subscribe to a channel I should be able to.

Unfortunately, Sky don't sell the channel by individual subscriber - there is usually a minimum payment of nnnn (where nnnn is usually quite a large figure) for the base fee, with bands of payments by numbers of subs.

spankysmagicpian · 07-02-2011, 21:51

True, but look a few years down the road (maybe less). What if you watched say...Discovery, MTV and ESPN and the opportunity arose that they offered subs direct via IPTV for I dunno...Â£10 for the three? You'd subscribe wouldn't you and save yourself Â£20+ a month rather than pay Sky or VM for a lot of channels you don't watch.

Digital Fanatic · 09-02-2011, 14:46

Looks like Sky are in trouble over Sky Atlantic coverage on Sky News!

Sky News faces investigation over Sky Atlantic coverage. giving it too much airtime

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Ofcom is to investigate Sky News after receiving a complaint that it broke regulations governing editorial independence and gave "undue prominence" to the launch of sister channel Sky Atlantic.
Sky News broadcast a news report about the launch of Sky Atlantic in a show called The Live Desk. The piece aired on Tuesday 1 February, the launch day for Sky Atlantic, which features HBO shows including Boardwalk Empire and was backed with a cross media promotional blitz by BSkyB.
The media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation after receiving a complaint that the Sky News piece was too promotional.
Ofcom will be considering whether Sky News broke section 10.1 of its broadcasting code, which states that a broadcaster must maintain the independence of editorial control over programme content, and 10.4, which states that no "undue prominence" should be given to any product or service.
The Ofcom investigation comes at an embarrassing time for Sky and News Corp, which is attempting to buy the 60.9% of the satellite broadcaster it does not already own.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...ofcom-atlantic

WillPS · 09-02-2011, 16:36

Haha! Sky News eh, can't beat it.