Barb bulletin June 2009 Posted on 23 June 2009, updated on 22 January 2016 by Jessica Bromley Reporting geography will change in the new Barb Service from 2010.
Future scenarios update Posted on 27 March 2009, updated on 22 January 2016 by Jessica Bromley In April 2006 Barb presented “UK Television Outlook – A View Into The Future” which looked at the changing TV environment and provided a range of scenarios, including new ways of viewing TV. Barb has revisited these scenarios and provided an updated set. A condensed version of Barb’s findings is in the March 2009 Barb […]
Barb bulletin March 2009 Posted on 27 March 2009, updated on 22 January 2016 by Jessica Bromley Future Scenarios, Website Relaunch, VOD Reporting – Catch-Up TV, Viewing Analysis – 2008
Future Scenarios Update Posted on 1 January 2009, updated on 22 January 2016 by Jessica Bromley An updated set of scenarios has been produced. These follow on from the first set of Barb future scenario projections created in 2006, with the aim of generating a view of environments Barb may need to consider in the development of its service. Future Scenarios Update January 2009
Steps made in reporting ondemand content Posted on 16 December 2008, updated on 22 January 2016 by Jessica Bromley The Barb system has, since 1991, reported 7-day timeshift viewing from broadcast transmissions as part of consolidated viewing figures. Initially this was via VCR playback, but in 2006 the incorporation of Sky+ DTR (Digital Television Recorder) playback commenced on the same basis. A multi-million pound rollout of AGB Nielsen Media Research’s Unitam meter from 2006 […]
Welcome to the new website Posted on 28 November 2008, updated on 22 January 2016 by Jessica Bromley The Barb website has undergone a transformation including a new look and feel. Within the website you will find many of the sections that were previously available but they have been updated. These include the expanded Frequently Asked Questions section which has a plethora of answers. The News section has a separate section for the […]
Reporting of freesat Posted on 19 September 2008, updated on 22 January 2016 by Jessica Bromley Homes accessing television services using the freesat box have been reporting since the launch of the service by BBC and ITV in June of this year. Homes on the Barb panel that take up freesat in the future will continue to report as usual and form part of the overall Digital Satellite platform. The number […]
Barb bulletin September 2008 Posted on 11 September 2008, updated on 22 January 2016 by Jessica Bromley New Types of Viewing-PCs, Mobile Devices, Reporting freesat, R&D Update, Barb Contact 2010
Barb bulletin May 2008 Posted on 19 May 2008, updated on 22 January 2016 by Jessica Bromley Seasonality of Viewing, Reporting HDTV, R&D – Capture Viewing via PCs, Barb Contract 2010
Reporting of high definition TV services Posted on 15 May 2008, updated on 22 January 2016 by Jessica Bromley From 31 March 2008 a new reporting option is available for channels broadcasting in HD. Whilst some HD channels are simulcast entirely with a Standard Definition (SD) “parent” channel, others show unique content as a stand alone channel and others still transmit a combination of unique and simulcast content. A new reporting option allows any […]