Media regulator, Ofcom, is investigating the creation of a unified classification system for all media content, designed to prevent harmful or inappropriate material falling into the wrong hands, regardless of the platform used in its distribution.The watchdog has established a working group to consult with broadcasters on the creation of such a classification system, which… Continue reading Ofcom Mulls Single Classification System For All Media

Outdoor advertising specialist, Clear Channel, has appointed Julie France as its new group managing director, overseeing the company’s numerous billboard formats, including Adshel, non-roadside sites and transit locations.Reporting to Stevie Spring, chief executive of Clear Channel UK, France’s new role will see her replace Jonathan Lewis, who is leaving Clear Channel Billboards to pursue his… Continue reading Clear Channel Appoints New MD To Unite Group

Commercial radio network Galaxy 102 has announced plans to embark on a cross-network promotional campaign with Sony Playstation, designed to give its breakfast listeners the chance to demonstrate their singing skills and win Sony prizes.The campaign will launch today across all four Galaxy stations, with the promotion centered around the launch of kareoke computer game,… Continue reading Galaxy Signs Cross-Network Campaign With Sony

Research specialist, Henley Centre, has merged with well respected research and brand consultancy, HeadlightVision, to offer what the company claims is an unrivalled knowledge of global trends and insights.HeadlightVision, which was founded nine years ago, is known for its creativity and irreverence, as well as for its deep qualitative research base. The combination of its… Continue reading Henley Buys HeadlightVision To Boost Offering

Independent News & Media (INM) has sold its 37% stake in European mobile content company iTouch for €100 million to Japanese company For-Side.com, making a profit of £51 million.For-side are hoping that the acquisition of iTouch will give them a greater share of the mobile content market in Europe.iTouch deals with games, news content and… Continue reading INM Makes Massive Profit On Mobile Firm Sale

Channel Five may be launching a women’s lifestyle channel in an attempt to strengthen its digital offerings as terrestrial programmers prepare for the impending multi channel dominance.As rival broadcasters inject their programming strategies with a raft of digital options, Five has been criticised for being left behind, being the only UK terrestrial channel with no… Continue reading Five May Launch Digital Channel

UK publishing group Pearson’s flagship Financial Times newspaper is continuing to improve, enjoying a 3% increase in advertising revenues so far this year, compared to 2004.Pearson said that if advertising sales in the Financial Times follow this upward trend then the newspaper is expected to break even this year.Commenting on the group’s strong start to… Continue reading Financial Times Looking To Break Even

Pearson has no intention of selling its flagship newspaper the Financial Times, according to Dennis Stevenson, outgoing chairman of publishing group Pearson.Speaking at the companies annual general meeting, Stevenson said that while the group is “always looking at its options…we are not considering selling the FT”.Stevenson also said that cost-cutting at the Financial Times means… Continue reading Pearson Will Not Sell Financial Times

UK publishing group Pearson’s flagship Financial Times newspaper is continuing to improve, enjoying a 3% increase in advertising revenues so far this year, compared to 2004. Pearson said that if advertising sales in the Financial Times follow this upward trend then the newspaper is expected to break even this year. Commenting on the group’s strong… Continue reading Financial Times Looking To Break Even

International special-interest consumer magazine group, Future Publishing, has announced the acquisition of 38 magazine titles from rival publisher Highbury House Communications, for a cash consideration of £30.5 million. The titles purchased include, Fast Cars, Fast Bikes, DJ, DVD Review, the What Video group of magazines and Highbury’s puzzle offerings. The deal also includes Highbury’s US… Continue reading Future Acquires 38 Magazines From Highbury House