Advertising revenue at GCap Media could fall by as much as 15% this month, compared to the same time last year, with industry analysts blaming some of the decline in the recent changes at Capital Radio, which saw its advertising airtime half last month.The consensus in the advertising industry is that it has been a… Continue reading GCap Advertising Revenue Forecast To Drop By 15%

Sir Robert Phillis, chief executive of Guardian Media Group (GMG) has announced that he will be stepping down from the position in July, due to health reasons. The chief executive will also retire from the Scott Trust, which owns GMG, but will remain on GMG’s board as a non-executive director. Commenting on his retirement, Phillis… Continue reading Phillis Resigns As GMG Chief Executive

Advertising revenue at GCap Media could fall by as much as 15% this month, compared to the same time last year, with industry analysts blaming some of the decline in the recent changes at Capital Radio, which saw its advertising airtime half last month. The consensus in the advertising industry is that it has been… Continue reading GCap Advertising Revenue Forecast To Drop By 15%

Titan Outdoor Ireland has scooped the five year contract to sell transit and rail advertising across all of operator CIE’s locations in the Republic of Ireland.The win sees Titan take over the contract from Viacom Outdoor, which had previously expressed hope to retain the sales rights, following Maiden Outdoor’s withdrawal from negotiations last year (see… Continue reading Titan Scoops CIE Account From Hopeful Viacom Outdoor

Channel 4 saw 4.4 million adult viewers tune in to the season finale of Lost last night, building on Celebrity Big Brother‘s average of 3.9 million, but failing to top ITV’s Soapstar Superstar.The ITV talent contest outperformed both Channel 4 programmes, with an average audience of 5.1 million, while BBC One drew a comparatively small… Continue reading Lost Hits Ratings High But Fails To Topple Rivals

Sky has become the first broadcaster in Britain to offer viewers video podcast content, providing updates from Sky News through its website.The first programme to be made available by the new service is Sky News’ 7 Days, providing a run down of the week’s lighter stories. The 7 Days video is presented by Sky’s Chris… Continue reading Sky News First To Offer Video Podcasts

ITV has added mobile interactivity to its portfolio of advertiser offerings in an effort to encourage increased use of interactive technology within its ad breaks.For the first time advertisers using ITV’s network of channels will be offered a choice of interactive methods, including red button technology and mobile phone text feedback.Broadcast sponsorships can now be… Continue reading ITV Extends Interactive Options With Text Codes

Christina Hartley, the current IPC Media group ad marketing director, has been appointed as marketing services director of newstrade sales, marketing and distribution company, Marketforce.The new position will see Hartley lead a team providing top level market insight to retail customers, publisher clients and internal Marketforce departments, as well as sitting on the Marketforce Board.Commenting… Continue reading Hartley Appointed Marketing Services Director Of Marketforce

Market information company, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) has revealed that it expects to deliver underlying revenue growth of around 4% and improvement in adjusted operating margin of 25-50 basis points for the full year. According to TNS’s trading statement, demand for syndicated services continues to grow steadily, while demand for custom research is more variable… Continue reading TNS Expects To Reveal Revenue Growth Of 4%

Talylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) has announced the appointment of Donald Brydon as chairman, taking up his position with immediate effect and succeeding Tony Cowling. Commenting on the appointment, Cowling said: “Donald Brydon has had a distinguished career and brings to TNS a wealth of experience from both the commercial and financial sectors. TNS has grown… Continue reading TNS Appoints Brydon As Chairman