The UK television and print sectors are expected to enjoy “mild growth” over 2006, according to the latest forecasts from consulting experts Billetts Media. The report claims that revenues for ITV have continued to decline, with the broadcaster expected to be facing £150 million in revenue deficit. Billetts attributes the broadcasters decline in revenue to… Continue reading Billetts Forecasts Mild Growth In UK TV And Print Media

The global market for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has arrived, with In-Stat showing that total VoIP subscribers reached 16 million in 2005, projected to grow to over 55 million in 2009. Despite an impressive 62% year on year jump in subscriber growth during 2005, the high-tech market research firm claims that few consumers have… Continue reading VoIP To Reach 55 Million In 2009

TVTimes is unveiling a significant new look, with a greater emphasis placed on digital TV coverage and big star interviews with Britain’s favourite TV personalities.The new look publication will hit the shelves on February 7th, seeing its cover price increase by 5p to 90p and positioning the magazine in the premium sector alongside TV &… Continue reading TVTimes Sees Hike In Cover Price

French advertising group, Publicis, is still interested in making a bid for Aegis, with Maurice Levy, chief executive of the group, claiming “the flame is never off” and there is a “burning fire under the ice” in his desire to purchase the group.Speaking at the recent Worldwide Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Levy told delegates… Continue reading Publicis Still Interested In Aegis

BBC1 slightly beat ITV1 last night, with an average of 6.1 million adult viewers tuning in to watch drama Life on Mars, compared to ITV’s Northern Lights which attracted a healthy average audience of 6 million adults.ITV1 lost viewers in its second showing of Coronation Street, with an average of 10.3 million adults watching the… Continue reading Life On Mars Enjoys Healthy Audience

Teletext is to re-launch its Teletext Holidays text service to enable tailor-made advertising on the platform, paving the way for a range of new advertising opportunities from 1 February.The revamped product will build on its reputation as one of the UK’s largest travel advertisement mediums, offering new display advertising pages via digital satellite and new… Continue reading Teletext Revamp Offers Tailor-Made Ad Opportunities

French advertising group, Publicis, is still interested in making a bid for Aegis, with Maurice Levy, chief executive of the group, claiming “the flame is never off” and there is a “burning fire under the ice” in his desire to purchase the group. Speaking at the recent Worldwide Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Levy told… Continue reading Publicis Still Interested In Aegis

Channel 4 is to become the first advertiser within the hugely popular Ricky Gervais podcast, capitalising on the show’s record breaking performance to promote its Friday night comedy shows.The advertisement will comprise two 30 second spots within the podcast, which is updated each Monday and distributed to around 300,000 listeners each week through the GuardianUnlimited… Continue reading Channel 4 Scoops Solus Ad Deal In Gervais Podcast

GGap Media has announced the launch date for Xfm Manchester, with the rock station signing a slew of Manchester music legends in time for its debut on 15 March.Amongst those lined up for the launch are legendary Hacienda DJ Dave Haslam, former Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and former Inspiral Carpets member Clint Boon.Infamous Manchunian music… Continue reading GCap Signs Manchester Music Icons For Regional Xfm

An average of 5.1 million adults tuned in to see the Big Brother final on Friday, as “nobody” contestant Chantelle scooped the prize with 56.4% of the public vote.Pushing Michael Barrymore into second place, Chantelle’s performance sees her become a celebrity by default, having already signed a “six figure” deal for an exclusive interview in… Continue reading 5.1m Adults See Big Brother “Nobody” Scoop Prize