The Government has dismissed controversial new proposals to break-up the BBC and abolish its licence fee, claiming they would undermine the integrity of the publicly-funded broadcaster.A group of media experts commissioned by the Conservative party has unveiled a package of plans that would see BBC funding transferred to a special public broadcasting authority that would… Continue reading Government Dismisses Plans To Abolish BBC Licence Fee

Internet users have learnt to almost completely ignore the existence of pop-up advertising, which they view as a major cause of irritation, according to the latest research from Bunnyfoot Universality.A new paper released by the online consultancy shows that pop-up advertising is a major turn-off for the majority of internet users, with every subject in… Continue reading Internet Users Completely Ignore Pop-Up Advertising

Charles Allen’s position as ITV chief executive looked secure last night after newly appointed chairman, Sir Peter Burt, said he had no intention of attempting to oust his second in command.The former chief executive of the Bank of Scotland said he was confident that Allen was capable of helping ITV face the considerable integration challenges… Continue reading New ITV Boss Claims Allen Is Safe As Chief Executive

ITV has today announced the appointment of former Bank of Scotland chief executive, Sir Peter Burt, as its new non-executive chairman just weeks after the completion of the multibillion pound merger of Carlton and Granada.Burt beat-off competition from Tesco chairman, John Gardiner, to take up the position left vacant last October after a coalition of… Continue reading ITV Appoints Ex-Bank Of Scotland Boss As New Chairman

The number of listeners tuning into radio breakfast shows dropped significantly over Christmas and New Year, according to the first-ever audience figures to be published for the festive period.The data from GfK’s unofficial National Broadcast Survey could have significant implications for media planners by showing that radio listening between 6:00am and 10:00am during the two… Continue reading GfK Claims Breakfast Shows Flop With Festive Audiences

ITV has secured the Daily Telegraph as the exclusive £4.5 million sponsor of its coverage of the forthcoming Formula One season.The deal includes broadcast sponsorship of the eighteen races due to be screened on ITV1 between March and October. It also includes a highlights package on ITV2 and branding on the channel’s Formula One website.The… Continue reading ITV In Poll Position With Formula One Sponsorship

The digital revolution is rapidly gathering pace with nearly 17 million UK households expected to have access to multi-channel television by 2005, according to the latest study from Continental Research.The Spring 2004 Digital Television Report predicts that BSkyB will reach its 8 million forecast homes by the start of next year, with Freeview nearing the… Continue reading Digital Television To Reach 17 Million UK Homes By 2005

Freeview saw uptake increase by more than 40% in the three months to December in a development that helped to push digital television penetration to over half of all UK households.The latest figures from Ofcom show that almost 3 million British homes received the digital terrestrial service in the final quarter of last year, with… Continue reading Freeview Surge Helps Digital Reach Half Of UK Homes

Van Wagner UK has appointed Jordan Schaps to the role of chief executive officer with responsibility for leading the expansion of the outdoor contractor’s business across the country.Schaps, son of the company’s world-wide chief executive, replaces the outgoing Charles B Hamlin, who recently returned to the United States to take the leadership of newly acquired… Continue reading Van Wagner UK Names Schaps As New Chief Executive

ITV Sales has announced the appointment of Gary Knight as head of sponsorship and branded content following the completion of Carlton and Granada’s multibillion pound merger earlier this month.Knight takes up the position at the newly created company with immediate effect after having moved from Granada Enterprises, where he has been executive director of commercial… Continue reading ITV Sales Appoints Knight To Lead Sponsorship Division