Media Brief

I'm the BBC's media correspondent and this is my brief selection of what's going on.

The Government is expected to name the winners of the regional TV news pilot projects today. The Independently Funded News Consortia will provide bulletins in three ITV areas, but ITV is having second thoughts about the plan reports the BBC and the Guardian.

Freesat has signed up its millionth customer according to the Guardian.

In the Budget, Alistair Darling confirmed plans for a 50p a month broadband tax, and announced tax relief for video game developers reports the Guardian.

Delia Smith has revealed that one reason she agreed to front TV commercials for Waitrose was to raise money for her beloved Norwich City. The Times reports that Waitrose will sponsor the club's catering.

Budget coverage dominates the newpapers as reflected in the BBC's newspaper review.

Links in full

Jamie McIvor | BBC | Seeking news in tune with digital future
Richard Hooper | Guardian | 'We've been surprised by the level of enthusiasm for IFNCs'
Mark Sweney | Guardian | Freesat claims millionth customer
Richard Wray | Guardian | Video game developers get tax relief
Valerie Elliott | Times | Smith stars in Waitrose ad to raise funds for Norwich City
BBC | Newspaper Review

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