Emap’s Kerrang! magazine is to create a unique musical proposition next month, with a one off re-recording of Metallica’s iconic rock album, Master Of Puppets, gracing the cover of its magazine.The special re-recording by eight of the hottest new rock bands is intended as a celebration of album’s twentieth anniversary, with magazine editor Paul Brannigan… Continue reading Kerrang! Re-Records Classic Rock Album For Unique Covermount

Reports this morning suggest the financial consortium of Greg Dyke, Apax Partners, Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, which last week bid for control of ITV, would seek a merger with Five should they gain control of the broadcaster. According to a report in today’s Daily Telegraph, the proposed merger would take the shape of an invitation… Continue reading ITV Bid Consortium Plans Merger With Five

Emap has announced that it is trading in line with full-expectations, outperforming the market in the group’s consumer magazines and radio division, with its business to business division expected to deliver strong underlying growth. The publishing body expects full-year revenues to rise by 8%, helped by a 5% increase in underlying revenues from UK consumer… Continue reading Emap Outperforms Consumer Magazine and Radio Market

Independent News & Media PLC (INM) has bought the entire issued share capital of PropertyNews.com, along with the PropertyNews monthly newspaper, covering Northern Ireland and neighbouring countries in the Republic of Ireland. The acquisition of PropertyNews.com is part of INM’s strategy of becoming the number one classified website in every market in which it operates,… Continue reading Independent News & Media PLC Extends Reach In Property Field

Women are expanding their presence online, becoming more confident and sophisticated in their internet usage, according to new research from the European Interactive Advertising Association (EIAA). The report finds that growth is being driven by 16-24 year olds, young professionals and women with children. Young professionals using the internet has more than doubled, up by… Continue reading Women Continue To Expand Online Presence

Independent News & Media PLC (INM) has bought the entire issued share capital of PropertyNews.com, along with the PropertyNews monthly newspaper, covering Northern Ireland and neighbouring countries in the Republic of Ireland.The acquisition of PropertyNews.com is part of INM’s strategy of becoming the number one classified website in every market in which it operates, with… Continue reading Independent News & Media PLC Extends Reach In Property Field

Carling has announced plans to launch a major outdoor advertising campaign, promoting one of the biggest music events to hit London in 2006, “Carling Live 24”, using innovative 6-sheets with specific creatives that light up in sequences.The “Carling Live 24” campaign will use posters produced by EL International and outdoor agency Kinetic feature the call… Continue reading Carling Lights Up Major London Music Event

Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has announced the sale of Aberdeen Journals Limited to Scottish publisher, D.C Thomson, for £105 million.Following the deal D.C Thomson will pay £27 million into DMGT’s pension scheme, with the payment giving Aberdeen Journals an enterprise value of £132 million.Aberdeen Journals reported operating profit of £8.1 million in the… Continue reading DMGT Sells Aberdeen Journals

GCap Media’s newest indie music station, Xfm Manchester, has signed its first sponsorship deal, with clothing giant Topman signing for the debut promotion.Backing the launch of its new flagship store at Manchester Arndale, Topman will become a partner with Xfm for coverage of its Access All April activity, comprising a month of gigs at intimate… Continue reading Xfm Manchester Secures Debut Sponsorship Deal

ITV drew an impressive audience with the terrestrial premier of the Pixar hit Ice Age, attracting an average of 5.54 million adults.The broadcaster retained its strong audience, with an average of 5.52 million adults staying tuned for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, dipping to an audience of just over four million for Celebrity Stars… Continue reading Ice Age Sees Success For ITV