APN News and Media Limited (APN), in which Independent News & Media has a 39.7% share holding, has announced a record net profit for the 12 months ended 31 December 2004, revealing a 26% increase on 2003, to $130.2 million. Earnings per share for the Group were reported to be 26.9 cents, up 17% to… Continue reading APN Reveal Record Profits For 2004
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The sale of publishing and media group United Business Media’s (UBM) market research firm, NOP has sparked interest from three major players in the media world, WPP, Aegis and Taylor Nelson Sofres. NOP is valued at £250 million (see UBM Considering Sale Of NOP World), with the first rounds in the auction, which is being… Continue reading Race For NOP Starts
The UK has experienced exceptional broadband uptake, with over half the UK population having access to the medium, according to a new report published by internet research specialists Nielsen//NetRatings. The new data reveals that 32.3 million people have access to the internet, with the number of pages viewed per month increasing by 17% on January… Continue reading Over Half The UK Have Access To Net
Lotteries, betting and casino style gambling are predicted to generate over $2 billion for the mobile phone industry in 2006, according to a new report by Juniper Research. The research reveals that lotteries will be the largest money-spinners, with gross revenues of nearly $7.9 billion worldwide, followed by sports betting predicted to take $6.9 billion,… Continue reading Gambling To Generate Over $2 Billion By 2006 For Mobile Phone Industry
Broadband in the UK is available to 96% of households, with more than six million people already subscribing to the medium, according to a report released by telecoms consultancy Ovum. The research, commissioned by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), finds that broadband now accounts for 38% of all internet connections and that 15%… Continue reading Just 4% Of UK Homes Now Outside Broadband’s Reach
Five’s Joey lost over one million viewers last night, with the Friends spin-off being watched by a peak of 2.8 million viewers and a 11% audience share, compared to last week which saw over four million people tune in.The eagerly anticipated show follows popular Friends character Joey Tribbiani as he moves to Hollywood. Last weeks… Continue reading Joey Loses Over A Million Viewers
Welsh beer brand, Brains has booked a sponsorship package from student union television specialists, SUBtv for this year’s 6 nation rugby championship.The deal will see Brains enjoy a package comprising of two stages, live matches and rugby programming, and will be broadcast on the SUBtv screen network in universities.Brains will be allocated 25% of the… Continue reading Brains Beer To Advertise With SUBtv
On the other side of the Atlantic, Nielsen Media Research has announced plans to delay its measurement of digital video recorder (DVR) households until 2006. At the same time, the company has responded to industry pressure for independent, third party research to make its TV ratings methods more accountable, by funding $2.5 million in methodological… Continue reading Nielsen Delays DVR Measurement In America
Capital Disney, the digital radio station for 8-14 year olds has announced the launch of its Most Requested Chart, giving listeners the first chart voted for purely by children who text in or vote via the website for their favourite song.The votes form both The Most Requested Chart Show, which will be broadcast every Saturday… Continue reading Capital Radio Launch Interactive Chart
The former head of Emap PLC’s radio business, Tim Schoonmaker, is reported to be working on a bid with private equity group HG Capital, for Glasgow based Scottish Media Group’s (SMG) Virgin Radio. It is thought that, although Schoonmaker has been hired in an advisory capacity, he will take an offer for the broadcaster if… Continue reading HG Capital To Bid For Virgin Radio