BBC1 and ITV1 both lost nearly 1% point from their viewing share during December, whilst multichannel viewing increased at a similar rate year on year.In digital homes, however, all terrestrial broadcasters displayed increases in viewing share, as strong Christmas programming dominated the December schedules.All ViewingDecember saw the two main terrestrial broadcasters lose viewing share to… Continue reading Television Viewing Round-Up – December 2005

November saw all terrestrial broadcasters suffer a fall in viewing share in all TV homes year on year, losing viewers to multichannel offerings.Similar falls were true in digital homes, with BBC1 the only exception. It managed to increase its share in digital homes by 0.9% year on year.All ViewingITV1’s viewing share fell 0.7% points year… Continue reading Television Viewing Round-Up – November 2005

After October’s stability for ITV, November saw the channel’s revenues drop by 4.8% on last year’s levels, leaving the channel with revenue of £159.1 million for the month.Channel 4 also saw a reduction in revenue in November, dropping to £68.5 million – £3.5 million lower than the previous month and 2.9% down year on year.… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up – November 2005

October saw a poor month for commercial broadcasters, with their share of viewing slipping on last year’s levels. ITV1 had the largest downturn of 1.6% points.At the same time, BBC1 increased its share in both all homes and digital homes, putting pressure on the commercial broadcasters in the run up to Christmas.All ViewingOut of the… Continue reading Television Viewing Round-Up – October 2005

ITV had a steady performance this October and saw its revenue increase 1% on last year’s values, pushing the total to £176.3 million for the month. ITV launched their male-orientated digital channel ITV4 at the end of the month, with the opening night showcasing Champions League football, a re-make of Kojak and the classic film… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up – October 2005

class=”article”>Mobile marketing has seen huge growth in recent months, with the latest technology presenting companies with ever more advanced methods of communicating their brands to consumers. Nick Wiggin, chairman of the Mobile Marketing Association, explains the growth and benefits of the medium…Mobile Marketing has come along way in the last three years. This engaging communication… Continue reading NewsLine Column: Time To Start Measuring Mobile

Digital media networks are going from strength to strength and the possibilities they provide could prove to be an essential ingredient when trying to reach consumers when they’re out and about. Sue Aitken, marketing and development director of Translucis, the company that runs a network of plasma advertising screens in pubs and clubs, talks about… Continue reading NewsLine Column: Digital Media Magic