Media group Emap has seen its underlying revenue drop 2% year on year for the quarter, with revenue for its UK consumer magazines division down 8% this quarter on last. Its titles, which include mens’ magazines Zoo and FHM, have seen advertising revenue fall 13% and overall circulation dip 4%. The group’s radio interests recorded… Continue reading Emap Records 2% Underlying Revenue Drop

Viviane Reding, European telecommunications commissioner, is believed to be on the verge of announcing a broadcast standard for mobile television.In March, Reding called on mobile operators to choose a standard or face the prospect of having one imposed. She said that as DVB-H is already in use in 17 European Union countries and is an… Continue reading EU Could Name Mobile TV Standard Next Week

The BBC has unveiled its Autumn season, featuring an exclusive set of interviews with former Prime Minister Tony Blair and a new 8pm news summary on BBC One.The news summary will air on weekdays, with Peter Fincham, controller of BBC One, saying that it is “designed to bridge the gap between the Six and Ten… Continue reading BBC Unveils Autumn Season

Ofcom does not have a date in mind for the switch off of analogue radio, according to chief executive Ed Richards, but the regulator does have plans to develop a potential timeframe for the transition to digital.Richards said there were reasons why radio could not immediately follow the lead of the television industry, which is… Continue reading Ofcom Has No Date In Mind For Analogue Radio Switchoff

James Murdoch, chief executive of BSkyB, has said that a takeover of Virgin Media could eventually lead to an agreement over the channel dispute between the two companies. Sky and Virgin Media are currently in court over the dispute, which has been running since the two companies were unable to reach a deal over carriage… Continue reading Murdoch Supports Virgin Takeover

Dow Jones has listened to alternative bids to a takeover by Rupert Murdoch from California billionaire Ron Burkle in partnership with internet entrepreneur Brad Greenspan. According to a report on MediaGuardian.co.uk, Burkle and Greenspan had a meeting last night with Dow Jones where they outlined a possible alternative to Murdoch’s $5 billion (£2.5 billion) bid.… Continue reading Dow Jones Looks At Alternative Bids

The number of unique visitors to online gaming sites has reached almost 217 million worldwide – a year-on-year growth of 17% – according to new research from comScore. The comScore World Metrix study took into account all sites that provide online or downloadable games, excluding gambling sites. The sector attracted 28% of the total worldwide… Continue reading Visitors To Online Gaming Sites Reaches Almost 217 Million

UK adspend will grow 2.6% this year, totalling £26 billion, and 3.1% next year, according to a new forecast from GroupM. GroupM added that measured media revenue will recover 4% this year to £13 billion, with marketing services up 1%, also to £13 billion. According to GroupM, internet will still supply most of the growth… Continue reading UK Adspend To Grow 2.6% In 2007

After months of waiting, last Friday Ofcom finally announced the winner of the 12-year licence for the second national digital multiplex, with 4 Digital Group coming out on top in a two-horse race. NewsLine takes a look at the build up to the announcement and what might happen next…4 Digital Group, a consortium led by… Continue reading Battle For The Second DAB Multiplex

Westminster Council has passed new rules ordering free afternoon newspapers thelondonpaper and London Lite to clean up discarded copies.The new rules, which will come into effect in one month unless News International and Associated Newspapers come to an agreement over cleaning up, could see distribution points in Westminster cut by 30%, with freesheet distributors also… Continue reading Council Could Implement Tough New Freesheet Rules