Ian Pay, chairman of NRS Ltd, has announced his resignation, citing increasing personal and business commitments as the reason for his departure after three years at the helm of the National Readership Survey.Roger Pratt, managing director of NRS Ltd, thanked Pay for his work as chairman in a short statement this afternoon, confirming that the… Continue reading NRS Chairman Ian Pay Steps Down After Three Years

Renewed speculation amongst City traders that radio groups GWR and Capital are preparing to merge has seen the share price of both companies jump by 1.69% and 5% respectively as rumours continue to circulate that a deal is imminent.Industry insiders have claimed that draft deals have been drawn up between GWR and Capital, but that… Continue reading GWR And Capital Boosted By Renewed Merger Speculation

A new breed of digital radio has been developed enabling listeners to access thousands of internet stations through a conventional-style receiver without the need for a PC, in a move that could potentially revolutionise the UK’s radio industry.The Reciva WiFi Internet Radio tunes in to stations via the internet, enabling listeners to enjoy a range… Continue reading Internet Radio Without PCs Could Revolutionise Industry

ITV has reached a “new low” by reverting back to its old habit of increasing revenues while haemorrhaging audiences, according to a wide-ranging new report into the state of the commercial television market from media management consultancy Billetts.The Billets Half Term Report reveals a poor performance for the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, which has suffered… Continue reading ITV Reaches A New Low With Old Habits Says Billetts

BSkyB has agreed to hand control of its beleagured music channels, Flaunt, Scuzz and The Amp, to rival Chart Show Channels following a wide-ranging review of their performance.The deal will see CSC take charge of the day-to-day running of Flaunt, The Amp and Scuzz, but BSkyB will retain control of advertising sales for the channels… Continue reading Sky Hands Over Music Channels But Keeps Advertising Sales

Kelvin MacKenzie looks set to drag a second broadcast heavyweight kicking and screaming into the court room later this year, as the outspoken radio chief’s Wireless Group initiates legal proceedings against BBC Radio Five Live.The Wireless Group claims that the BBC has indulged in anti-competitive bidding and is monopolising Premiership football commentary rights by grossly… Continue reading Wireless Group Targets BBC With Legal Action

Proposed food marketing restrictions could cost the advertising industry upwards of £375 million, around three quarters of its total annual revenue, according to figures from industry regulator Ofcom and the Advertising Association.The figures suggest that products aimed primarily at children would bear the brunt of any restrictive legislation, as they account for the majority of… Continue reading Restrictions On Food Advertising Could Cost £375 Million

IPC Media has constructed a wide-ranging advertising package across four of the company’s publishing groups to promote the DVD launch of Warner Home Video’s Nip/Tuck drama series on cosmetic surgeons.Magazines in the IPC tx, Connect, SouthBank and Ignite! divisions will carry a range of advertorial and editorial promotions to raise awareness of the launch, with… Continue reading IPC Secures Nip/Tuck For Advertorial Promotion

O˛ customers could soon be watching On The Buses on the bus, or shopping channels in the supermarket, as the mobile giant prepares to launch a trial with NTL’s broadcast division to bring multi-channel digital television to mobile phones.The experimental broadcasts will begin in spring 2005 from nine transmitters covering 120 square kilometers around Oxford.… Continue reading NTL And O˛ To Bring Television To Mobile Phones

Pay-TV and broadband provider HomeChoice has launched a child-friendly remote control allowing access to only those channels deemed suitable by parents and preventing unsuitable content being viewed by curious youngsters.The brightly coloured control, dubbed the MiniMote, is designed to guard against underage viewers accessing adult content via HomeChoice’s television channels or video on demand services.… Continue reading HomeChoice Targets Parents With Child Friendly Remote