Aegis has delivered an optimistic trading update this morning, buoying investors’ confidences ahead of its close period, despite several uncertain forecasts. The media and communications group states that, after five months trading, overall results are in line with expectations outlined at its AGM in May (see Siemens Wins £2bn Deal From BBC Technology). The company’s… Continue reading Aegis Positive Despite ‘Patchy’ European Ad Growth

Cable giants NTL and Telewest look set to announce their long-awaited merger this month, with reports over the weekend predicting that the two companies would begin formal steps towards consolidation before the end of July. The Independent on Sunday claims the tie-up will have begun to take shape within weeks, with a source close to… Continue reading Cable Giants Set To Announce Merger This Month

Sky has today announced its coverage of football games for the new season, these are:Sky Sports:Sun, Aug 14: Arsenal v Newcastle (1.30pm), Wigan v Chelsea (4pm). Sun, Aug 21: Chelsea v Arsenal (4pm). Sun, Aug 28: Newcastle v Man Utd (4pm). Sun, Sep 18: Liverpool v Man Utd (12noon). Mon, Sep 19: Arsenal v Everton… Continue reading Sky Announces Football Coverage For New Season

The 2005 Radio Academy Radio Festival will kick off in Edinburgh this afternoon, with high-profile delegates and speakers swarming to the event, which promises to lift the lid on the latest radio research, as well as offering insight from some of the industry’s top names.Amongst those due to address the event are Ofcom chief executive,… Continue reading Radio Festival Kicks Off In Edinburgh

Channel 4 is preparing to launch a fifth channel on the Freeview platform before the end of the year, reports have suggested, with the broadcaster believed to be planning an interactive quiz channel, to be run by its commercial arm, 4 Ventures.The move would follow the launch of More 4 later this year, according to… Continue reading Channel 4 To Launch Freeview Quiz Channel

Regional press is the leading source of information for job-seeking readers, according to new research from the Newspaper Society, with a study finding over half of respondents turning to their local newspaper first for information on the latest vacancies.51% of people questioned said that they would turn to their local newspaper as the first port… Continue reading Local Newspapers Strongest For Recruitment Ads

IPC Media has reshuffled its group advertising management, creating two new senior directorships to unite the strategic and trading units of the company.The new roles, of ad director for marketing and strategy, and ad director for trading, will report directly to group advertising director, Caroline McDevitt.Neil Perkin is named ad director for marketing and strategy,… Continue reading IPC Reshuffles Ad Management For Greater Unity

Bob Coen, senior vice president and director of forecasting for Universal McCann, has revised downwards his predictions for US adspend in 2005, claiming that the strong expansion predicted in national advertising growth that was expected last December has not yet developed. Speaking to MediaTel INSIGHT, Coen said: “I made a mistake in December being so… Continue reading McCann Revises 2005 Adspend Estimates

Mobile data services are growing in popularity, with two new reports from the Yankee Group finding two thirds of mobile consumers are willing to spend more on data services, with a particular interest from younger users on music. The 2005 US Mobile User Survey and 2005 Mobile User Teen Survey, found that older users have… Continue reading Continued Uptake Of Mobile Data Services

News International (NI), the publishing arm of News Corporation, is reported to be inviting potential bids for the Times Educational supplement along side other specialist titles, with the education business valued at approximately £250 million. According to the Financial Times, Rupert Murdoch has discussed the potential disposal of the assets at a News Corporation board… Continue reading News International To Sell Education Titles