Newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror has revealed a dip in group advertising revenue for the first four months of 2006, with an overall decline of 11.8% in the period year on year. The downturn represents decreases of 13.9% for January, 13.0% for February and 10.2% for March and April. The company has combined its figures for… Continue reading Trinity Announces Dip In Revenues For First Four Months

Media and communications firm Aegis Group has acquired a 70% stake in New Voice, an established marketing and events company in China. The investment sees Aegis purchase the firm for approximately £5.4 million, payable over two years, and subject to performance criteria. In addition, Aegis will also have the option of acquiring the remaining 30%… Continue reading Aegis Buys Majority Stake In Chinese Media Firm

GCap Media’s indie music network, Xfm, has secured the broadcast rights to one of the year’s most anticipated concerts, Fatboy Slim’s first gig in Scotland for eight years, due to take place on 24 June at Loch Ness.The indie network, which includes a station in London, and recently launched in Scotland and Manchester, will reach… Continue reading Xfm Secures Landmark Music Coverage For Scotland

Sales of DAB radio sets in the UK have topped the three million mark, according to new figures from the Digital Radio Development Bureau, which reveal continued growth in the sector.According to a study commissioned by the DRDB and conducted by GfK, the three million landmark was reached at the end of March, with 3.05… Continue reading Digital Radio Sales Top Three Million

MediaTel INSIGHT editor Sarah Pearce claims her last byline today, as she leaves MediaTel Group for a change of direction and a career in public relations.Sarah’s departure brings an end to nearly two years of dedicated service to both MediaTel INSIGHT and MediaTel NewsLine, and will see her take a position on the other side… Continue reading Que Sarah Sarah – INSIGHT Editor Steps Down

TV marketing body Thinkbox has ploughed £250,000 into the development of its new website, offering users a database of TV ads and forthcoming programmes, as well as expert interviews, industry directories, case histories and new research data.The new website doubles the content of Thinkbox’s original website, packing in more audio-visual content and seeking to offer… Continue reading Thinkbox Doubles Web Content With £250k Investment

BSkyB has announced record operating profit, up by 15% year on year and reaching £660 million for the year to date. The broadcaster enjoyed net DHT subscriber growth of 40,000 during the quarter reaching 8.1 million, with an 86% rise in Sky+ households and a 76% increase in multiroom households. Revenue was up by 9%… Continue reading BSkyB Enjoys 15% Jump In Operating Profit

Sales of DAB radio sets in the UK have topped the three million mark, according to new figures from the Digital Radio Development Bureau, which reveal continued growth in the sector. According to a study commissioned by the DRDB and conducted by GfK, the three million landmark was reached at the end of March, with… Continue reading Digital Radio Sales Top Three Million

Advertising expenditure in the UK grew by 1.8% year on year in 2005, with growth expected to continue this year rising by 2.6%. According to the latest figures from the Advertising Association and World Advertising Research Centre the growth forecast for 2006 is ahead of the 2.2% increase predicted in the USA and the 1.4%… Continue reading UK Adspend Forecast To Rise By 2.6% In 2006

Internet radio is increasing in popularity, with the online audience rising by 50% over the past year according to a new survey from Arbitron and Edison Media Research. The Infinite Dial: Radio’s Digital Platforms report claims that unlike other traditional media, the internet may actually be reviving radio, with the US monthly online audience currently… Continue reading Internet Pushes Radio Forward