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Further to my reviews of the content of the Freeview box. The Hits channel hear are some facts taken from the website Wikipedia. The Hits is a TV channel owned by EMAP, showing a mix of Pop music and other genres of music. The channel's current Freeview rival is TMF_UK (also available on Freeview), a subsidiary of the MTV group of stations.
It can also be seen via many UK cable services, and through the British_ Forces_ Broadcasting Service.
THE LOGO
The channel also seems to have a new identity annually. Its original identity was very basic with the 'Big_City' logo above the words "The Hits", and this identity was used to launch the channel. After some changes the on-screen graphics were finally updated again in June 2005 to co-inside with EMAP's image of minimalist graphics on all channels. The Hits logo was shrunk and put on a tilt with the words "The Hits" put into a new font. The rest of the onscreen graphics were simplified and shrunk somewhat to enhance viewing.
MORE DETAILS
On screen more detail becomes available scrolling along the bottom. Advice and information about the video track playing.
CHECK OUT THE RED BUTTON ON YOUR CONTROL UNIT
This provides a menu that advertises:
1. The video menu which advertises the Hits Xtra. You can hire and view a video selection for 09056 525 777 calls cost £1.00. Text advice and a video selection at £1.50 per selection.
2. Competitions - various competitions including plenty of show tickets and nights out.
3. Famous for 15 - chance to put your image on the screen for a small charge.
4. Ring Tones - a variety on offer.
THE WEBSITE
Check it out at www.thehits-tv.co.uk
The website has a colourful frontpage with information about THE HITS, PLAYLISTS, and COMPETITIONS.
THE PLAYLIST: offers a selection of tunes 100% interactive played at viewers' request. Call or text (£1.50 per track).
THE COMPETITION: Today meet Lemar at the London Jazz Cafe.
Alone the bottom a tool bar with buttons for more specialist selections: 1. Smash hits / 2. The box - biggest hits, pre releases, downloads / 3. Magic TV - another hits channel / 4. Kiss TV - Urban Music / 5. Kerrang Rock & noise. Also connection with myspace.com (lots to checkout here).
Plenty to keep you busy with lots of easily accessible info on what's on with these channels. Easy to use.
THE TV PROGRAMMES
The screen is not over dominated by logo or other current information about what is going on in the screen. The music videos run continually, examples of what I have seen include the Top 50 one - hits wonders, Top 100 sexiest females singers. All digital quality videos by many popular artists, some you will recognise from BBC TOTP. The advertising between shows is fairly minimal.
MY OPINION
It's free on Freeview, which is a great incentive to watch it. Commercial advertising does not take to much time allowing plenty to watch the videos. As a home worker I find it a great way to relax during short breaks and also whilst waiting for other events to occur during the day. Unlike TMF its major competitor (according to Wikipedia) its all video music of often recognised popular hits. I like it...its free.
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I used to prefer TMF but as they now have rubbish like Pimp My Ride and Meet The Barkers on more than the music, I have started watching this channel a lot more.
Aug 21st, 2006
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