Press
2 October 2008
Freeview Fit for the Future
- PlayTV launch brings Freeview and integrated digital recording to gamers
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Windows Media Centre from Microsoft becomes first Freeview-certified
PC-based TV solution - HD on the horizon – successful BBC HD trial on DVB-T2 signals ‘a real plus’ for viewers and further growth for the digital TV recorder market
Filed in: News
3 July 2008
Freeview re-brands its subscription-free digital TV recorders Freeview+
Move signals ‘a real plus’ for viewers and further growth for the digital TV recorder market.
Filed in: Announcements
20 June 2008
Pack your wellies and your wallet
Today’s generation of festival fans will spend the equivalent of the price of a week’s holiday in the sun this summer, as they head to see and be seen at festivals throughout the country, according to a new study released today.
Filed in: News
2 June 2008
Credit crunch personality types revealed
Study identifies the six credit crunch personality types.
Filed in: News
11 March 2008
Freeview sales hit an all-time high
Freeview today confirmed that sales for 2007 hit an all-time high with 9.7 million Freeview branded products sold, up 64% year-on-year. The Gfk Q4 figures also reflect the success of Christmas sales with 3.8 million purchases, Freeview’s best quarterly figures to date.
Filed in: Results
5 December 2007
Festive season takes its toll at 4:30pm on Christmas Day
Hours of preparation, alcohol consumption and socialising with the family takes it toll as the nation catches 40 winks at 4.30pm.
Filed in: News
20 November 2007
Freeview reaches 14 million homes
Freeview today confirmed that it is in 14 million* UK homes, reinforcing its position as the most popular digital TV service in the UK. It also continues to be the number one choice for those converting to digital TV for the first time.
Filed in: Results
16 November 2007
Freeview switches on its first TV ad campaign for Christmas
Today Freeview kicks off its first ever television advertising campaign, forming part of a wider Christmas marketing initiative. The 40”, 30” and 10” ads are airing in three TV regions close to digital switchover (Border, Central and Granada). Running alongside outdoor, online and retail activity, the ads invite people from all walks of life to join the 14 million homes* in the UK that are already enjoying Freeview.
Filed in: Announcements
7 September 2007
VCR Amnesty hits West Cumbria
Local residents invited to take part in recycling initiative ahead of switchover.
Filed in: News
23 August 2007
'Local Heroes' to star in run up to digital switchover in Copeland
Freeview this week kicks off its local press advertising campaign in Copeland, Cumbria, which is the first place in the UK to switch off its analogue TV signal starting on 17th October 2007.
Filed in: News