Chrysalis has reportedly entered into talks with Irish private equity firm Lydian Capital over the sale of its radio business. It is thought that the deal, estimated to be worth between £170 million and £180 million, could be completed by the end of the week. Lydian Capital, in exclusive discussions to buy the radio business,… Continue reading Irish Investors In Chrysalis Radio Talks

A new study from comScore shows that 80% of the UK online population (aged 15 or older who have accessed the internet from either a home or a work computer), initiated a video stream in April 2007, compared to 76% in the US, 79% in France, and 70% in Germany. The study also reported that… Continue reading UK Internet Users Leading Consumers Of Online Video

Television advertising spend will rise in 2007 despite a sluggish start to the year, according to Nick Bampton, managing director of Viacom Brand Solutions (VBS). Bampton was speaking at the Marketing Week TV conference, where he said that despite an “annus horribilis” in 2006, TV advertising was up nearly 11% in six years. Figures from… Continue reading TV Adspend Predicted To Rise

Worldwide internet advertising revenue will grow from $16.9 billion in 2006 to $31.3 billion in 2011 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%, according to a new report from IDC. IDC adds that internet advertising in the United States continues to be both a major business in the digital marketplace as well as… Continue reading Internet Ad Revenue To Reach $31.3 Billion

Tiscali has bolstered its IPTV service, Tiscali TV, with the addition of a new subscription on-demand film channel following an agreement between the company and Universal Pictures.PictureBox will provide subscribers with a broad selection of current and library feature films through the Tiscali TV platform for a monthly fee of £5Films will be refreshed constantly,… Continue reading Tiscali Boosts IPTV Service With New Film Channel

The BBC has published a new report on safeguarding its impartiality in the 21st century, together with extensive research on audience expectations and perceptions of impartiality.The report is the result of a project first commissioned by the BBC Board of Governors in conjunction with BBC management in November 2005 to identify the challenges and risks… Continue reading BBC Publishes Report On Impartiality

Proctor & Gamble has partnered with IPC Southbank’s fashion and beauty magazine Marie Claire to promote the company’s Aussie Haircare shampoo range.The deal sees the magazine running a series of in-magazine advertorials throughout the summer months, as well as an integrated online campaign at www.marieclaire.co.uk.The partnership also sees Aussie Haircare taking on-line display space in… Continue reading Marie Claire In Aussie Haircare Promotion

IPC Connect has appointed Natasha Cook as the new deputy editor of consumer title Woman’s Own.Natasha joins Connect IPC Southbank, where she was deputy editor of monthly glossy woman&home.Natasha’s career has included roles across a number of high profile magazines, including Take A Break, Bella, Cosmopolitan, and SHE as features editor, before joining woman&home.“I’m delighted… Continue reading New Deputy Editor For Woman’s Own

Dennis Publishing has reached an agreement to sell Dennis Publishing Inc, its American magazine arm, to Quadrangle Capital Partners, a private equity fund focused on the media and communications industries. The deal comprises some of the world’s most famous young men’s magazines and websites, including Maxim, Blender and Stuff. Dennis Publishing Inc was founded in… Continue reading Dennis Publishing Sells American Arm

Sir Richard Branson has said that he might consider buying back Virgin Radio, which he sold to Chris Evans in 1997. Branson was taking part in the Big Listen live debate on the future of commercial radio which took place last night. He said: “It’s certainly a possibility. It’s not something which we’re looking into… Continue reading Branson Could Buy Virgin Radio