New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the number of broadband connections in Britain now exceeds that of their dial-up counterparts, marking a sea change in the way consumers access the internet and paving the way for more rich-media content and bandwidth-intensive websites.Adoption of broadband connections has exceeded that of dial-up for… Continue reading Broadband Penetration Exceeds Dial-Up For First Time
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Long-serving radio host Jono Coleman is to turn his back on commercial broadcasting, returning to BBC London 94.9 where he began his British broadcasting career in the early 90s.Coleman will present a daily magazine show on the station from 25 July, comprising interviews, topical discussion, listener interaction, humour and music, before taking over the breakfast… Continue reading Coleman Makes Return To Breakfast Radio
The latest IPA Bellwether survey has signalled a downward revision to current marketing budgets in Q2 – the first budget cut recorded for nearly two years. Published by NTC Research on behalf of the IPA, the Q2 Bellwether Report shows a trimming of marketing budgets, reflecting weaker than expected sales and profits as well as… Continue reading Q2 2005 Bellwether: Growing Concern Over Economy Leads To Budget Cuts
On-demand TV and broadband provider, HomeChoice, has appointed Tullo Marshall Warren (TMW) as its below the line marketing agency following a review of its business ahead of a new campaign due later this year.The new agency will work alongside brand specialists, Mother, in developing the personality of the HomeChoice brand, while TMW will be responsible… Continue reading HomeChoice Signs TMW Ahead Of Marketing Push
ITV saw its share price plummet this morning, following reports that a takeover bid for the company by Apax and Time Warner had been abandoned following concerns over the company’s pension deficit.A bid for control of ITV from private equity firm, Apax, and American media giant, Time Warner, has long been expected, following rumours earlier… Continue reading Pension Fears Call Halt To ITV Takeover Bid
Mobile video is proving a tough commodity to shift, according to American media analyst, In-Stat, which has published a new report, showing two thirds of mobile phone subscribers in the US are not ready for video services on their handsets, a number that is nearly unchanged from the previous year’s survey. The findings, published in… Continue reading Mobile Video Set For Slow Growth In US
Global advertising expenditure is estimated to increase by 4.7% this year, bringing 2005 adspend growth in line with expected GDP growth, according to forecasts published today by media group ZenithOptimedia. The agency’s outlook for 2006 is also positive, with advertising spend estimated to be up 6.1% compared to just 4% for the economy. These latest… Continue reading Global Adspend Growth Forecast In Line With GDP
Five and Paramount Comedy have co-commissioned their first series in a joint comedy initiative announcing plans to produce a UK version of hit US series Desperate Housewives with the new comedy Suburban Shootout.The eight-part, 30 minutes series from production company Feelgood Fiction, will follow the surreal world of two power-crazed housewives embroiled in a turf… Continue reading Five And Paramount Commission First Joint Comedy
Mark Cranmer, chief executive of the Europe, Middle East and African division of media agency Starcom MediaVest, has resigned after five years in the role.Cranmer is due to leave the company in March, but a replacement has not yet been named. According to Jim Marshall, Starcom UK chairman, the agency has informed its clients and… Continue reading Starcom Chief Executive Resigns
Richard Webb, general manager of News Group Newspapers, has resigned after ten years in the company, as part of a reshuffle in the senior management team at Times Newspapers.Webb will be replaced by Mike Gordon, commercial director for the group, while Clive Milner, managing director at TNL, will be broadening his role in the shake… Continue reading Webb Resigns From News International