The Government’s target of internet access for all by 2005, as outlined in the Communications White Paper, could be achieved if the uptake rate of digital technology for home use continues as it has been. The latest statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that 32% of all households now have access to… Continue reading Home Internet Usage On The Increase, But Digital Divide Still Exists
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E4, the new entertainment channel from Channel 4, has signed a five-year carriage deal with ONdigital, the digital terrestrial platform jointly-owned by Carlton Communications and Granada. E4 is set for a January launch targeting 18-34 year olds with entertainment programmes such as Friends and ER. Today’s deal means E4 will now be available on all… Continue reading E4 Signs Carriage Deal With ONdigital
Johnston Press has issued a trading update prior to the release of its preliminary results for the year to 31 December on 21 March 2001. Despite recent fears in the industry of an advertising slowdown, the company reports an increase in like-for-like advertising revenue during the second half to date of nearly 6% compared to… Continue reading Johnston Press Releases Positive Trading Statement Ahead Of Results
Pearson has indicated that it is defying the advertising and dotcom slump and heading for revenue and operating profit growth for the year ending 31 December. Among its success stories will be the FT’s internet enterprises, which are expected to break even two years ahead of schedule, in 2002. The second half of this year… Continue reading Pearson Heralds Revenue And Profit Growth Despite Advertising Slump
Anglo-Dutch publishing group, VNU, has announced the acquisition of US market research group, ACNielsen. The deal, worth $2.3bn, will be settled by an all cash transaction. Due for completion in the first quarter of 2001, the deal will reunite ACNielsen Corp, which tracks consumer shopping habits and box-office and internet data, with its former television-ratings… Continue reading VNU In $2.3bn Deal To Buy ACNielsen
Daily Mail & General Trust has reported a 7% dip in pre-tax profits during 2000 to £191.5 million. The group said increased expansion costs were to blame for the fall from £205.0 million for the same period last year. Turnover was up 15% at £1.9 billion and operating profit rose 23% to £311.5 million. The… Continue reading Expansion Of Metro Eats Into Profit At DMGT
Northern & Shell, the new owner of Express Newspapers, has sold the group’s internet sites for a nominal fee. The ownership of the sites – which include Express.co.uk, Sportlive.co.uk and Allaboutparents.com – has been transferred to stockbroker Seymour Pierce for £1. The move is part of a series of cost-cutting moves by Northern & Shell… Continue reading Desmond Pulls The Plug On Express Websites
Natmags has announced that it has taken a dominant equity share in AIM Publications, the UK’s leading publisher of wedding magazines. The publisher of Cosmo will add You & Your Wedding, Bride & Groom and the recently-launched London Wedding to its list of titles. The business will be renamed Natmag Specialist Media (AIM) and will… Continue reading Natmags Enters Wedding Sector With Acquisition Of AIM
United News and Media has announced that its profits for the year are likely to be in line with expectations, thanks in part to the disposal of £3.25bn of its consumer media assets. As a result it has confirmed that the company will be renamed United Business Media from Monday 18 December, and will restructure… Continue reading United News And Media Predicts Profits In Line With Expectations, Confirms Name Change
The board of United News and Media (UNM) has decided to exercise the option in its merger agreement with Granada Media which allows it to receive cash of £1,250m instead of Granada Media shares as the balance of consideration for UNM’s ITV and related assets. In September the company announced that if it took the… Continue reading United News and Media Announces Intention To Repurchase Shares