The latest Marketing Trends Survey from the Chartered Institute of Marketing has revealed that while advertising is still the biggest item in average marketing budgets, its position is being eroded as more resource is devoted to other marketing activities. Advertising will account for just under 15% of marketing spend on average, which means a larger… Continue reading CIM Publishes Spring Marketing Trends Survey

Global telco IPTV subscribers grew 13% to 5.4 million in Q1 2007, according to a new report from Dittberner. The 1Q07 Global Broadband Subscriber Survey said that PCCW of Hong Kong – with 800,000 subscribers – was the largest telco IPTV operator, with second place France Telecom at 769,000 expected to overtake it by the… Continue reading Global Telco IPTV Subscribers Grow 13%

Virgin Media has said that it expects its TV net additions to be roughly flat in the second quarter of 2007, revising its previous forecast for negative TV subscriber growth following the removal of Sky’s basic channel package from Virgin’s platform. Virgin has said that this new prediction is due in significant part to the… Continue reading Virgin Media Revises TV Subscriber Growth Expectations

GMG Radio has appointed Mark Matthews to the new role of group head of presentation.Following the group’s recent expansion Mark will provide support for its 13 Real, Smooth, Century FM and Rock Radio stations across the UK, working with the local programme directors on on-air content and presentation.He will also work closely with group programme… Continue reading GMG Radio Gets New Group Head Of Presentation

The Disney Channel has signed an IPTV deal to supply its three Disney branded channels – Disney Channel, Playhouse Disney and Disney Cinemagic – to Tiscali TV subscribers.As of this month, Disney Channel Playhouse Disney will be available as part of Tiscali TV’s Kids Pack and the family channel Disney Cinemagic will be a stand… Continue reading Disney Channel Signs IPTV Deal With Tiscali

Channel 4 continues to keep Big Brother in the spotlight, after the broadcaster announced it has had more than 900 complaints saying it should not have removed a contestant yesterday after she made racist remarks.Yesterday, Channel 4 executives took the decision to remove Emily Parr from the “reality” game show’s house after aiming a racially… Continue reading Hundreds Rally Against C4’s Decision To Evict ‘Racist’ Housemate

Glasgow City Council has awarded Clear Channel Outdoor UK the nine-year contract to develop and operate what the City describes as “landmark advertising on island sites and roundabout locations in Council ownership”.The 10 gateway locations will comprise bespoke architectural structures housing large-format backlit displays at key sites in the city such as Anniesland Cross, Castle… Continue reading Clear Channel Wins Glasgow Contract

Channel 4’s Big Brother has sensationally kicked contestant Emily Parr out of the house today after she aimed a racially offensive word at a fellow housemate.Parr was dancing with Charley and Nicky in the living room of the Big Brother house last night when she said “Are you pushing it out you n*****?” to Charley.Parr,… Continue reading Big Bro Contestant Booted Off For Racist Comment

Freewebs has announced the opening of its new UK subsidiary and named ex-MediaTel Group sales executive JP Kemp as head of UK Sales.Kemp will work closely with Chris Cunningham, Freewebs’ VP advertising, to help drive the company’s advertising and widget sales strategy internationally.Kemp is a seasoned sales executive with eight years experience in sales, strategy… Continue reading Freewebs Names New Sales Executive

The Audit Bureau of Circulations is introducing a “dumping hotline” following its investigation into the dumping of freesheets in London.The London Lite and thelondonpaper are both taking part in the ABC scheme which sees them carrying a phone number and email address advertising an ABC distribution helpline.The move comes after both titles were accused of… Continue reading ABC Introduces Dumping Hotline