Media group, Emap, has revealed a positive trading update for the first half of 2005, predicting radio revenues will “outperform” the market, enjoying an increase of 2% year on year, reflecting the group’s strong presence in the digital arena. Total revenues for the first six months of 2005 are expected to grow by 5%, with… Continue reading Emap Radio Revenues To Outperform Market

The Television Corporation has announced turnover totalling £22 million for the first six months of 2005, up from £17.4 million this time last year, with profit before tax hitting £1.6 million compared to £672K last year. The first half of 2005 has seen growth of over 25% in core UK programme revenues against those of… Continue reading TV Corp Announces Turnover Reaching £22 Million For First Half Of 2005

Tuesday 4 October will see MediaTel Insight host a morning seminar on TV Technology, with brief product demonstrations, a panel debate and an audience Q&A session.The event, held from 9.30am – 11.30am at the Guardian Newsroom, 60 Farringdon Road, London, will see a panel chaired by Steve Busfield, media editor, Guardian Unlimited, discussing today’s hottest… Continue reading MediaTel Seminar To Lift Lid On TV Technology

Speculation surrounding the future of media heavyweight Aegis continues to build today, with the announcement that French entrepreneur Vincent Bollore has raised his stake in the company to around 8% fuelling rumours that he will enter the bidding for overall control of the firm.The increased stake increases Bollore’s holding to 8.04% from 6% and follows… Continue reading Increased Stake Fuels Bollore/Aegis Rumours

Sky has launched a new service allowing customers to tweak their subscription, view their latest bill and keep up with new developments at the broadcaster all via their television and remote control.The new MySky service is accessed through the Interactive button on viewers’ handsets and offers access their Sky statement, the ability to subscribe to… Continue reading Sky Adds Customer Control With Interactive Accounts

Internet research specialist Nielsen//NetRatings has signed an exclusive content partnership with MediaTel.co.uk, the UK’s leading media intelligence provider, to offer a selection of its profile reports within the MediaTel platform.The new deal will enable users of MediaTel.co.uk to compare online usage figures with audience trading currencies for other media channels, making it easier for companies… Continue reading Nielsen//Netratings Ties Up Data With MediaTel

Trials of new interactive TV technology promises to demonstrate vivid, interactive web based programming content via existing standard cable set-top boxes.The new interactive services are being showcased by cable operator and the BroadbandTV Group, a joint venture between YooMedia and ICTV. Following lab testing the new technology is being rolled out in live trials, scheduled… Continue reading New Technology Promises Rich Interactive TV

The merger discussions currently being held between media giant Aegis and French prospector Publicis have led to a number of interested parties consulting with advisers, sparking rumours of an impending tussle for control of the firm amongst city insiders.Reports over the weekend claimed that British market research specialist Taylor Nelson Sofres, American-owned Omnicom and French… Continue reading Rivals Mull Battle With Publicis Over Aegis

MediaTel Group has promoted J-ET business manager Katie Grist, to the position of associate director.Katie joined MediaTel Group in 1988 from Business Link, working initially with the company’s MediaTel.co.uk media intelligence product.When the company won the contract to develop and manage J-ET, the UK radio industry’s electronic trading system, Katie took on a role as… Continue reading MediaTel Group Promotes J-ET Boss

United Business Media (UBM) has announced the appointment of Steve Weitzner as chief executive of CMP Media, the company’s electronics and online media arm.The new role sees Weitzner replace current chief executive Gary Marshall. The move sees Weitzner rise from his position as chief operating officer, which he has held since 2002.Amongst his achievements in… Continue reading United Business Media Announces New CMP Chief