IPC has released results for the year which has seen a revival of the past – in the form of the Nova relaunch and an embracing of the future with the success of digital brand unmissabletv Profit before tax for the company, which introduced a new, brand-focussed strategy in June, reached £15.1m, compared to a… Continue reading IPC Announces More New Media Investment And NTL Deal For Unmissabletv
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Yesterday’s Communications White Paper produced a mixed response from the media industry. The blueprint for the regulation of communications in the digital age was welcomed with caution by most industry bodies, and drew criticism for dodging important issues such as cross-media ownership and the creation of an independent regulator for the BBC. The biggest sweeping… Continue reading Industry Gives Cautious Welcome To White Paper
Almost 16 percent of US online households connected to the Internet via broadband this year, but a new report reveals security risks associated with the use of always-on Internet connections. By 2003, broadband services such as cable modem and DSL connections will penetrate 46 percent of all online households in the US. This forecast is… Continue reading Possible Risks To Security With Broadband Connection
British Sky Broadcasting has announced the launch of its digital text service, Sky Text. Delivering more than 1,200 pages of news, sport, entertainment and information through the text button on subscribers’ remote controls, its interactive elements also allow viewers to go online to bet on sporting events or to access Sky.com. The TV betting facility… Continue reading BSkyB Announces Launch Of Sky Text
Carlton Communications’ plans for a E250m pan-European internet alliance have collapsed after the media group failed to secure a financial commitment from Italy’s Mediaset, Telecinco of Spain and Germany’s Kirch. Michael Green, Carlton chairman, had earlier this year announced plans for a “Grand @lliance” which would have seen the four media groups, plus TF1 of… Continue reading Carlton’s European Internet Alliance Hopes Dashed
The board of the Scottish Media Group (SMG) has confirmed that it has acquired 4.9 million shares, or a 14.9% stake, in Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) this morning. SMG’s broker is said to be acquiring further shares in the market, but there is no intention at present of making an offer for SRH in its… Continue reading SMG Acquires 14.9% Stake In Scottish Radio Holdings
The board of Scottish Radio Holdings has advised its shareholders to take no action following today’s announcement that SMG is to raise its stake in the group. It is believed that SMG’s move may lead to an auction for the company and the board has told its shareholders to cease trading shares in the group… Continue reading Scottish Radio Tells Shareholders To Hold Back
News International’s stable of newspapers has begun to tighten its belt as fears over a slowdown in advertising revenue mount. According to reports in the Financial Times, executives at the Times, the Sunday Times, the Sun and the News of the World have set out a budgeting programme which includes a freeze on new hirings.… Continue reading Ad Slowdown Fears Hit Newspaper Publishers
Around 16.3% of French adults are now online, compared with 11.6% last year, according to new figures from Médiamétrie. The research also shows that around 35% of users go online on a daily basis, up from 28.1% last year. More than half (54.2%) access the Net from home, with 34.9% using access through work. The… Continue reading 7.6m French Adults Online
Around 30% of UK-based dotcoms were in profit last year, with over 50% expecting to be in profit this year, according to the findings of a new NOP survey. Contrary to the recent adverse publicity surrounding dotcoms, the first wave of NOPÂ’s recently established DotCom Panel paints a picture of entrepreneurs as relatively optimistic about… Continue reading Dotcoms Optimistic About Their Future