Independent News & Media (INM) has announced record interim results for the six months to 30 June 2005, with particularly strong growth by the Independent, enjoying an increase of 18.5% in advertising revenues, despite a “volatile market.” According to INM, the increase resulted from a “substantial” uplift in core circulation copy sales throughout 2004, with… Continue reading Independent Sees Strong Growth In First Half Of 2005

Outdoor advertising group, JCDecaux, has announced a 5.7% increase in revenues for the first six months of 2005, reaching €833.7 million, reflecting a sound performance for the group, despite softening advertising conditions in some European markets. Operating margin for the company enjoyed a healthy rise of 4.7% to hit €229.1 million, representing 27.5% of consolidated… Continue reading JCDecaux Announces 5.7% Increase In Revenues For First Half 2005

Champions League football is set to continue on both Sky and ITV until May 2009, after both broadcasters renegotiated their existing broadcast rights to retain the sport for another four years.The new contracts, which run from next September until May 2009, will see ITV air two games on a Tuesday, using ITV1 and ITV4, with… Continue reading Champions League Rights Extended For ITV And Sky

Broadcast infrastructure operator Arqiva will tomorrow give the first European demonstration of mobile video broadcasting using the DVB-H standard, ushering in a new age of portable TV using devices such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and laptop PCs.The demonstration, which will form part of the Royal Television Society’s Cambridge Convention, will demonstrate reception… Continue reading Arqiva To Demonstrate Mobile Video Standard

MediaTel Group have confirmed that Richard Eyre, chairman of the IAB and David Hanger, former publisher of the Economist will be on the panel at this year’s Media Question Time evening.The fifth Media Question Time, in association with MediaGuardian, will be held on Tuesday 22nd November 2005 at the English Heritage Lecture Theatre, London, W1… Continue reading Richard Eyre Joins Panel For Media Question Time

The Daily Telegraph is set for an editorial overhaul in the coming months, as Martin Newland, editor of the paper, signs Neil Darbyshire and William Lewis as joint deputy editors.The appointments offer “the qualities most suited to driving forward change and development at the title,” according to Newland, who also stated that any change would… Continue reading Telegraph Reshuffles Editorial Ahead Of Revamp

Last night saw cricket fans flock to their television sets, enthralled as England regained the Ashes, securing the largest ever audience share for Channel 4.The day’s cricket saw a steadily increasing audience for Channel 4’s coverage, with 2 million viewers tuning in at 10am, 4.7 million at 1pm and peaking at a massive 7.4 million… Continue reading Channel 4 Cricket High Stumps Rivals

Emap’s style-focused men’s magazine, FHM Collections, is to undertake a makeover with its latest issue, providing readers with a “portable and practical guide” to the latest trends and fashions.The title, which is published bi-annually, now aims to be a reference guide on the high street as readers “seek out more aspirational, couture garments across the… Continue reading FHM Restyles Collections As High Street Guide

The European Commission is set to investigate the FA Premier League over its allocation of broadcast rights to top flight football matches in England.The investigation follows confirmation that the EC it is opening a formal antitrust inquiry into current practices, which have failed to ensure rights are distributed to more than one broadcaster. EU regulators… Continue reading Euro Regulator To Investigate Premier League Rights

H Bauer has announced a price rise for its Total TV Guide, effective from the current issue which goes on sale today, rising from 90p to 95p to become the nation’s second-most expensive TV listings title.The premium listings magazine, which is targeted at homes with digital TV, will see its Retail Sales Value (RSV) increase… Continue reading Bauer Boosts Cover Price For Total TV Guide