Martin Boase, chairman of outdoor advertising contractor Maiden, yesterday told his company’s AGM that there has been a strong start to the year for outdoor advertising, despite a broader slowdown in the ad market. He said that Maiden’s record performance in 2000 has so far been carried over into this year. Despite a ‘more uncertain… Continue reading Maiden Chairman Offers Positive Outlook

A debate over whether to impose harmonised advertising laws across the European Union’s member states has emerged, according to a report on the FT.com website. The controversial plans to reform the EU’s advertising legislation will be unveiled in more detail in a green paper to be released next month. However, the FT reports that whilst… Continue reading EU Split Of Advertising Reform, Reports FT.com

Radio operator GWR Group has this morning reported full-year financial results in line with expectations and at the same time announced that chief executive Ralph Bernard is to become chairman of the group. Bernard will take the chair from Henry Meakin, a founder director of the company for 20 years and chairman for the last… Continue reading GWR Announces Board Changes As Results Come In Line With Expectations

Sky Digital viewers watching Wimbledon tennis on BBC1 and BBC2 through their digital receivers this year will be able to watch up to five live matches at a time using interactive technology. The BBC’s director of new media, Ashley Highfield, said, “I’m thrilled that by working together with Sky, the BBC can offer this groundbreaking… Continue reading BBC And Sky Team Up For Interactive Wimbledon Broadcasts

The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has awarded Channel Three News Ltd nominated news provider status which allows the company to compete with ITN for the provision of ITV news. The company is a consortium consisting of Bloomberg L.P., BSkyB plc, CBS News, Chrysalis Group plc and Ulster Television, all holding 20% stakes. This is the… Continue reading ITC Decision Creates Competition For ITN

The Times has re-absorbed its E-business coverage back from a dedicated page into the general business section, explaining that with the dotcom boom well and truly busted, the subject no longer warrants a specialist page. The decision was announced in the paper on Saturday. The page, it explained, had been launched early in 2000 when… Continue reading Times Brings Dotcom Coverage Back Under The Business Umbrella

The monthly growth in new internet users has slowed, but as the market matures, the amount of time people spend on line is increasing and money making opportunities are emerging, according to new research from Jupiter MMXI. In October 1999, users in the UK spent an average of four hours online per month, but by… Continue reading Internet Can Make Money If Approach Is Right, Says Jupiter Report

Internet businesses in the UK could boost revenues by an additional £14 million a month by charging for information according to a new study by Mondex. More than half of those questioned said they would be willing to pay a small amount for internet searches, archived news material, music downloads, weather reports, railway timetables, online… Continue reading UK Willing To Pay For Online Content, Says Mondex

ABN AMRO has cut its 2002 profit forecast for Capital Radio by 7% to £35.5m, following confirmation in its interim results yesterday of a fall in profits and a revision of its full year expectations (see City News). A major factor in the revenue falls has been what the broker calls a “sharp deterioration in… Continue reading ABN AMRO Reduces Forecast Following Capital Profit Warning

The ITC published its revised rules on airtime sale arrangements yesterday, revealing a more streamlined approach to the regulation of this sector. Deputy director of advertising and sponsorship at the ITC, Ian Blair, said today: “The rules will be kept under periodic review to ensure that they continue to reflect the rapid changes within the… Continue reading ITC Publishes Revised Airtime Sales Rules