Liberty Media has announced that Greg Maffei will be its next chief executive officer, with the ex Microsoft chief executive officer taking up the position in the second quarter of 2006. Commenting on the appointment, John Malone, founder and chairman and of the group, said: “Greg is well known and respected in the media and… Continue reading Liberty Media Announces New CEO And Plans To Spilt

The US has started to catch up on the text-messaging trend, after trailing behind other advanced wireless markets when it comes to text and other messaging usage, according to a new report from Analysys Research. Overall, very little of the revenue brought in by US mobile operators originated from wireless data in 2004, reflecting a… Continue reading US Catches Up On Mobile Messaging Trend

ITV’s Trial and Retribution delivered a second evening of ratings success for ITV last night, as 7.4 million adults tuned in to the concluding episode of the two part drama.The programme peaked between 10-10:15pm with 7.9 million viewers, while overall the hour and a half long show achieved a 34.4% audience share.Elsewhere, BBC One saw… Continue reading ITV Sees Second Night Of Success With Crime Drama

Recently departed editor of the Financial Times, Andrew Gowers, has lashed out at the newspaper industry as a whole, lambasting what he claims is denial over the power of the internet and the continued pinning of its hopes on redundant technology.“Working in print, pure and simple, is the 21st century equivalent of running a record… Continue reading Former FT Editor Slams Newspapers’ Online Attitude

Outdoor advertising operator, Ocean Outdoor, has extended its portfolio of poster sites by almost 50% with the launch of its new 081 pack, a series of nine metre square lightbox panels at key locations in London and other major conurbations.The new sites offer premium exposure to volume audiences of drivers, office workers and shoppers, as… Continue reading Ocean Bolsters Poster Portfolio With Lightbox Sites

French advertising group, Havas, has revealed organic revenue growth of 3.9% year on year in the third quarter of 2005 with revenues reaching €341 million, compared to €338 million in Q3 2004. Havas attributes the strong results seen in the third quarter of this year to a good performance of traditional advertising activities and an… Continue reading Havas Enjoys Revenue Growth Of 3.9% In Q3 2005

Government watchdog, Ofcom, has revealed that late adopters of digital technology will have to pay a collective sum of up to £572 million in order to prepare themselves for the impending digital switchover. The cost to the average household will be around £137 to ensure that they have all the correct equipment to meet the… Continue reading Consumer Costs Of Digital Switchover To Hit £572 Million

Customer magazines have the ability to communicate with difficult to reach audiences, with new research from the Association of Publishing Agencies (APA) finding that retail customer magazines elicit impressive levels of active response from the youth and grey markets. According to the APA, the media attracts a response rate of 84% from the youth market… Continue reading Customer Magazines Reach Difficult Audiences

ITV’s Trial and Retribution provided a massive lift to the broadcaster’s schedule last night, with the first part of the crime drama drawing an average of 8 million adult viewers.The programme rounded off a night of success for ITV, following adult viewers in excess of 10 million for both episodes of Coronation Street, aired earlier… Continue reading ITV Scores Retribution Over BBC

Outdoor advertising group, JCDecaux has announced the launch of Open@JCDecaux, with the new division aiming to transform strategic planning within out-of-home and open up new channels of communication for its clients. The new department will be in charge of providing clients with an independent resource, offering strategic planning advice and accountable campaign analysis and research.… Continue reading JC Decaux Launches Strategic Outdoor Planning Division