RTL has released its interim results for the first half of 2006, showing a year on year increase in revenue of 19.1% to €2,397 million. The company’s non-advertising revenue increased to 40% from 37% of total revenue, although its net profit was down to €296 million. The company said that it experienced improved advertising conditions… Continue reading RTL Revenue Increases By 19.1%

SMG has turned down a revised merger bid from UTV under which SMG shareholders would have received 52% stake in the combined company. SMG said that it rejected the revised bid as it did not reflect the value of the company. In a statement SMG said that it rejected the revised bid for the same… Continue reading SMG Turns Down Revised Merger Bid From UTV

IPTV will grow its US subscriber base from 300,000 to 8.7 million by 2010, according to a new report from eMarketer. However, the report also says that the potential number of subscribers in IPTV capable households could top 50 million. The report makes clear that IPTV has the potential to disrupt US cable and internet… Continue reading US IPTV Subscribers To Reach 8.7 Million By 2010

International online ad growth rates are forecast to reach 35% and 24% in FY06 and FY07, according to a new report from Merrill Lynch, which outpaces the company’s current US growth estimates of 29% and 22% respectively. The report comprises an international bottoms-up forecast of online advertising by major countries, compiled with the collaboration of… Continue reading Online Advertising Growth Rates To Rise

Global paid product placement spending in TV, film and other media surged 38.8% in 2005 to $2.21 billion, with double-digit growth expected to continue in 2006 and beyond, as brand marketers scramble to effectively engage consumers worldwide, according to new research from PQ Media. The PQ Media Global Product Placement Forecast 2006 says that global… Continue reading Global Paid Product Placement Surged 42.2% In 2005

It’s Friday August 25, and that can only mean one thing for the television industry: It’s the Media Guardian Edinburgh International Television (MGEITF).NewsLine will be bringing you all the latest info from this weekend’s MGEITF, making sure that you get the hottest news and major talking points from what promises to be a scintillating weekend.All… Continue reading NewsLine Hits The Road For The MGEITF

Internet advertising is expected to grow by 46.4% in 2006, with a 25% increase expected in 2007, according to a new report from Merrill Lynch.Merrill Lynch puts this down to the increase in broadband penetration; falling traditional media prices accommodating new media; marketing becoming more data driven; and the closing of the mismatch of internet… Continue reading UK Online Ad Growth

MediaTel Group is pleased to announce the sixth in its successful series of seminars, featuring several high-profile guests including event chair and BBC media correspondent Torin Douglas, a panel debate and audience Q&A session.Some of the topics up for discussion include; the impact of new TV technologies, including IPTV, VOD and mobile; do PVR fears… Continue reading MediaTel Group Announces Forthcoming Television Seminar

Five has named Nick Thorogood as the Controller of its two forthcoming digital channels, Five US and Five Life.The two channels are being launched in the Autumn and Thorogood will begin his new role in September.Until earlier this year Thorogood was editor of ITV daytime, a position he’d held since 2004. Prior to that he… Continue reading Five Announces Controller For New Digital Channels

DJs Carl Cox and Armin Van Buuren are joining the line-up of Emap’s Kiss radio network as it prepares itself for a relaunch and expansion.Kiss will be the UK’s only radio station broadcasting shows from the superstar DJs, both of whom regularly top worldwide polls. Carl Cox will play the best in funky house whilst… Continue reading Superstar DJs Line Up For Kiss Revamp