UBC Signs Sales Deal For Syndicated News

UBC Media has signed a deal to sell airtime for Chrysalis and Wireless Group’s new syndicated radio news service, a move which will give the company a presence within stations such as TalkSport, Galaxy, LBC and Chrysalis’ flagship Heart.

Commenting on the deal, UBC’s commercial director, John Quinn, said: “Today’s announcement significantly broadens the company’s network syndication business. Over time we fully expect to expand the reach of the newly-created Network News package. National advertisers will also benefit as we further extend our geographical coverage and audience delivery”

The new arrangement will see UBC selling airspace immediately following the syndicated news bulletins.

UBC recently reported an increase of 39% in advertising revenues year on year for the first six months of 2005. The company’s fortunes were been boosted by a strong first quarter, with trading “significantly” higher than last year. Revenue growth was significantly ahead of expectations in the Syndicated Programming division (see UBC Sees Strong Growth In Ad Revenues).

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