Adrian Stewart has been appointed as programme director of Magic 105.4.Stewart, who joined Magic in 2003, was previously acting station director and prior to that was deputy programme director.Andria Vidler, managing director of Magic 105.4, said: “Adrian has more than proved himself worthy of this promotion by continually taking Magic to dizzier heights and continued… Continue reading Magic Strengthens Programming Team

Advertising expenditure in the UK could grow by as much as 37.9% in real terms by 2019, according to the Long Term Advertising Expenditure Forecast compiled by the World Advertising Research Center (WARC) on behalf of the Advertising Association (AA). The report looks at two possible scenarios for UK adspend, a ‘high option’ and a… Continue reading UK Adspend Could Grow 38% By 2019

The US online advertising market is forecast to reach $50.3 billion in revenue by 2011, more than double 2007’s revenue, according to a new report from Yankee Group. The internet accounts for approximately 20% of overall media consumption in the US, said Yankee Group, but advertisers currently invest only 7.5% of their budget online. It… Continue reading US Online Ad Market To Reach $50.3bn In Revenue By 2011

Aegis has acquired CIMA Group, a multi-country market research group based in Latin America. CIMA was founded in Chile in 1994, and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Today it is a leading independent market research business with full service offices in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Costa Rica. In a statement, Aegis said that with… Continue reading Aegis Acquires Latin American Market Research Group

SMG has received renewed interest from potential bidders for Virgin Radio. Reports have linked GMG Radio, Global Radio and Vitruvian, the private equity firm which last year teamed up with former Chrysalis Radio boss Phil Riley to bid for Emap’s radio division (see Several Bidders In Next Stage Of Emap Sell-Off). The sale was called… Continue reading SMG Receives Renewed Interest in Virgin Radio

Independent News & Media has taken full control of Clear Channel Independent – Africa’s largest outdoor advertising company – in a deal worth €86.6 million (£64.7 million). Independent News & Media has owned Clear Channel Independent as a joint venture with Clear Channel Outdoor since 2001. Sir Anthony O’Reilly, INM group chief executive said: “Our… Continue reading Independent News & Media Takes Over South African Ad Company

The return of crime drama Trial and Retribution to ITV1 lured almost 6.3 million adults to the channel last night, equating to a 28.4% viewing share between 9pm and 10pm.Over on BBC One, the latest in the channel’s Fairytales series – which reinvent a common fable with a modern adult twist – gained an audience… Continue reading Trial And Retribution’s Return Wins 9pm Timeslot For ITV1

Rival afternoon freesheets the London Lite and thelondonpaper are today installing 70 new recycling bins in central London following an agreement between News International, Associated Newspapers and Westminster City Council.News International and Associated Newspapers have each installed 35 bins in the West End and Victoria at a cost of £500 each.The London Lite and thelondonpaper… Continue reading Freesheets Get Recycling Bins

MediaTel Group is set to host the first in its seminar series for 2008, on the ‘The Future of Online’, which will look at the major issues facing the sector.Panellists confirmed so far include Michael Steckler, MD of AOL UK, and Ray Snoddy, media journalist, who will be joining chair Torin Douglas of the BBC… Continue reading Tickets Selling Fast For ‘Future Of Online’ Seminar

GCap Media operations director Steve Orchard is to leave the company. He will continue as an executive of GCap Media until April 30 but will step down from the board with immediate effect.Richard Eyre, GCap chairman, said: “Steve is highly respected in the industry for developing and inspiring some of its finest talent.“His creativity has… Continue reading Group Operations Director To Leave GCap Media