New distribution channels for online music and video are beginning to have a significant impact on the music and video industries, according to a new report from In-Stat. Online sales of digital music represented 6% of the total worldwide music market in 2006, up from 4% in 2005, the high-tech market research firm says. By… Continue reading Distribution Channels To Impact Music And Video Industries

Havas has announced that for the first time since 2001, its annual revenue was up in 2006 (0.6% organic growth and 0.8% natural growth). Net income before tax remained virtually stable at €83 million, with operating income of €121 million versus €128 million in 2005. There was a sharp rise in net new business in… Continue reading Havas Announces Revenue Increase

A report into Channel 4’s finances, commissioned by Ofcom, has said that the broadcaster is likely to be loss making after 2012. According to the study, carried out by consultants LEK, the Channel’s recent strong commercial performance will deteriorate in the near and medium-term. It gives four main options for the future, including the possibility… Continue reading Bleak Future For Channel 4

Non-terrestrial television viewing levels have declined for the first time in a year, according to the latest quarterly IPA Trends in Television report.The IPA report found that average recorded daily television viewing levels have dropped to 3.6 hours, as the availability of downloading services on the internet offers viewers yet another outlet to watch broadcasters’… Continue reading Viewing Share For Non-Terrestrial TV Down For The First Time In a Year

Last night saw the second episode of the latest series of The Apprentice, with the teams getting two days to design a prototype of a product for dogs and pitch it to three pet stores.Two of the contestants were fired, one because he wanted to go home to his son, the other because he was… Continue reading City Lights Triumphs Over The Apprentice

Former market trader and Birmingham city council chief executive, Sir Michael Lyons, is said to be the frontrunner for the position of BBC Chairman, which is due to be announced today.Other candidates have included Chris Powell, who is a director of advertising agency DDB London and brother to Tony Blair’s chief of staff, Jonathan.The former… Continue reading New BBC Chairman To be Announced Today

Sir Michael Lyons, a former market trader and council chief executive, has been named the new BBC chairman, replacing Michael Grade who left for ITV late last year.The 57-year-old had been reported as the frontrunner for the position (see New BBC Chairman To be Announced Today), with other candidates previously short-listed and some high profile… Continue reading Lyons Confirmed As New BBC Chairman

Following Budweiser’s recent launch of its biggest ever UK promotion ‘Bud Bucks’ it has now produced what it says is potentially the biggest online advertising campaign from an alcohol brand.The premise of Bud Bucks is that you accumulate a virtual currency (Bud Bucks) to give you the chance to bid or buy items on the… Continue reading Budweiser Launches Major Online Ad Campaign

GCap Media’s Capital Gold is to sponsor Viktor Jensen, son of Capital Gold DJ, David ‘Kid’ Jensen, in the Lloyds TSB British F3 International Series, starting on 9 April.Capital Gold previously supported Viktor Jensen in the 2006 Formula Palmer Audi Series. The station has now committed further support for the 19 year old driver who… Continue reading Capital Gold Signs Formula 3 Racing Sponsorship

GCap Media’s Capital 95.8 has announced the next phase of its marketing campaign, to launch on Easter Monday.The six-figure multimedia campaign will run for 8 weeks and include a significant outdoor campaign, cinema advertising and targeted print advertisements.The TV campaign will continue to run 30 and 10 second executions during and after the outdoor campaign.This… Continue reading Capital 95.8 Launches Next Phase Of Marketing Campaign