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Channel 4: online remit formalised in Digital Economy Bill

Channel 4's online remit formalised in Digital Economy Bill

by Jennifer Whitehead, Brand Republic 20-Nov-09, 15:45

LONDON - Channel 4 will be required to produce high-quality digital content as part of its public service remit, under legislation outlined in the Digital Economy Bill, published today.

Mandelson: business secretary introduces legislation

Heavy fines and new powers for Secretary of State confirmed in Digital Economy Bill

by Jennifer Whitehead, Brand Republic, 20-Nov-09, 14:30

LONDON - The government is to update copyright laws in a bid to provide greater protection for the creative industries as part of the Digital Economy Bill published today.

Sony's fantasy festival hooks 13,000 Last.fm users at launch

by Daniel Farey-Jones, Brand Republic, 19-Nov-09, 15:15

LONDON - The Sony Fantasy Festival competition, a promotion with Last.fm, has launched with more than 13,000 people having signed up to take part by the middle of its second day.

Spotify challenged over subscription rates by US labels

by James Quilter, Brand Republic, 19-Nov-09, 10:30

LONDON - Spotify's US launch could be held up until next year as a result of record company concerns over the service's ability to convert its free users to paying subscribers.

Fox lines up big brands to promote Avatar

by James Quilter, Brand Republic, 19-Nov-09, 09:50

LONDON - Fox has lined up a series of brands across the electronics, food and drink sectors to promote its upcoming 3D film 'Avatar'.

Minis picked to transport athletes and staff during London 2012

by Jacquie Bowser, Brand Republic, 19-Nov-09, 09:20

LONDON - Olympic athletes and officials are to be driven around London in the iconic British Mini during the 2012 Games after BMW was named official car sponsor of the event.

Facebook: Sony is to incorporate the site into the PlayStation

Gamers get social media as Facebook comes to PS3

by Staff, Brand Republic, 18-Nov-09, 11:15

LONDON - Sony is to incorporate Facebook with its PlayStation 3 games console joining rival Microsoft, which has added Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm to the Xbox 360.