Independent News & Media has reported record results in 2005, enjoying a year on year increase in revenue of 7.5%, reaching €1,611.1, up from €1,499.2 a year earlier. Advertising and circulation were up by 10.7% year on year and 6.4%, respectively, benefiting from a combination of enhanced yield/price and higher volume on core products. All… Continue reading Independent News & Media Enjoys 7.4% Increase In Revenue In 2005

Reports this morning claim ITV has received an approach from a consortium of investors willing to put £1.5 billion into the firm, effectively gaining control of the broadcaster. A report in this morning’s Telegraph claims the approach by Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and Apax Partners would see ITV “gear itself up,” returning around three quarters… Continue reading ITV Receives Take-Over Bid

Reports this morning claim ITV has received an approach from a consortium of investors willing to put £1.5 billion into the firm, effectively gaining control of the broadcaster. A report in this morning’s Telegraph claims the approach by Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and Apax Partners would see ITV “gear itself up,” returning around three quarters… Continue reading ITV Rejects Take-Over Bid

BT has revealed that its national next generation TV service will be called BT Vision, with the world first service launching in the Autumn.BT Vision combines digital TV with on-demand film, TV and music programming, as well as interactive services, with customers able to choose from a wide range of services, as well as a… Continue reading BT Unveils Next Generation TV Service

Formula 1 mogul Eddie Jordan is mentoring eight car criminals as part of a new Five series, with the programme seeing Jordan giving expert coaching in motoring and mechanical skills in a bid to keep them out of trouble.The five, hour-long, programmes will see the boys forced to confront the impact of their crimes. As… Continue reading Jordan Mentors Criminals In New Five Series

ITV secured a ratings victory over BBC One last night, despite the Corporation screening Man City’s failed attempt to tackle West Ham in the FA cup quarter final.The BBC notched up 5.4 million adult viewers on average with its football coverage, while ITV’s Coronation Street double bill saw 10.1 million and 8.7 million respectively, sandwiching… Continue reading ITV Scores Victory Over Football

The BBC will face its first public value test (PVT) with the launch of MyBBCPlayer, its online streaming and catch-up service, with Ofcom and the new BBC Trust examining its effects on the wider broadcasting industry.The PVT is required by the BBC’s new charter, and is intended to guard against overtly commercial competition and ensure… Continue reading BBC Faces First Public Value Test For Online Streaming

Media Planning Group has announced the appointment of Ian Rotherham as its new head of international, replacing outgoing Andrew Norris, who moves to the company’s Sydney offices.Having previously held positions as sales & planning director at MTV Networks Europe and international group director at Initiative Media, Rotherham will take up his new position on 1… Continue reading MPG Appoints Rotherham New International Head

Titan Outdoor has restructured the management for Maiden Outdoor, promoting the current managing director, David Pugh to chief executive. Alison Reay, former UK commercial director for Yahoo! and Andy Moug, former Viacom Outdoor sales director, have been appointed as joint managing directors for Maiden. Philip Miles, Maiden’s national sales director, and regional sales director, Richard… Continue reading Titan Restructures Maiden’s Management

The top broadband providers in the US accounted for over 42.8 million high-speed internet subscribers in 2005, with cable broadband providers now having a 57% share of the overall market. According to a new report from Leichtman Research Group, cable accounted for over 24.5 million high-speed internet connections, compared to 18.5 million for digital subscriber… Continue reading Broadband Accounts For Over 42 Million US Internet Connections