Staff – MediaTel NewsLine The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) has announced the appointment of Moray MacLennan as the new chairman of the IPA Client Services Committee.MacLennan is currently chairman of UK Group M&C Saatchi and is responsible for all group companies, including Lida (DM), Talk PR, M&C Sponsorship and Immediate Sales.He joined the… Continue reading IPA Appoints New Client Services Committee Chairman

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine The future of digital TV will be put under the spotlight tomorrow, with MediaTel Group, in association with MediaGuardian, presenting a seminar on the topic, chaired by the BBC’s media correspondent, Torin Douglas, and featuring a panel of distinguished media commentators.Held at the Guardian Newsroom, the event will comprise a panel… Continue reading Digital TV Debate To Set The Agenda

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine New European radio station, Radio Tatras International (RTI), has awarded Whirlwind WSL the contract to manage all of its broadcast output across all its platforms, including the web, FM/AM and uplinks to Satellite services from its new broadcast facilities in Ramsgate, Kent.RTI, a new English speaking radio station, offers a varied… Continue reading Whirlwind Awarded International Radio Contract

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine Interactive TV advertising specialists, Press Red, have joined forces with Tui interactive media to provide creative design services for interactive TV advertising.The increasing demand from clients to combine Press Red’s understanding of interactive creative design has led to the deal with Tui, the company claimed.Commenting on the partnership, Chris Moreton, Press… Continue reading Press Red Team Up With Tui For More Creative Services

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine Breakfast broadcaster GMTV is being “hijacked” by increasingly prevalent sponsorship placements, according to its high profile presenter, Fiona Phillips, who claims the show has become “more about selling than about the content.”Citing one particular instance, Phillips recalled: “I remember having to break away from an interview with Tony Blair to a… Continue reading Phillips: GMTV ‘Hijacked’ By Sponsorship Deals

The future of digital TV will be put under the spotlight tomorrow, with MediaTel Group, in association with MediaGuardian, presenting a seminar on the topic, chaired by the BBC’s media correspondent, Torin Douglas, and featuring a panel of distinguished media commentators. Held at the Guardian Newsroom, the event will comprise a panel debate and audience… Continue reading Digital TV Debate To Set The Agenda

Subscriptions of third generation (3G) mobile telephone services in the Aisa-Pacific region are predicted to rise by over 130 million in the next four years, according market intelligence firm, IDC. 3G services, which provide high-speed data capabilities and advanced audio and video applications, are estimated to enjoy substantial growth, jumping to 142.6 million subscribers in… Continue reading Asia-Pacific 3G Penetration To Hit Over 140 Million By 2009

During March, television issues were paramount within industry research, with the month starting off with the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) publishing its latest Trends in Television Report. The IPA revealed a dramatic uptake of the technology over the last quarter of 2004, with over half of all UK homes adopting the new media… Continue reading INSIGHTanalysis: Media Healthcheck – March 2005

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine ITV and BSkyB are reportedly the favourites to retain their shared coverage of the European Champions League football matches, with bids for the UK TV rights for the next three years due today.According to a report in today’s Guardian, the BBC is believed to be considering a rival bid for the… Continue reading ITV And BSkyB Favourites For Champions League Coverage

Staff – MediaTel NewsLine The Local Radio Company has been awarded the new 12 year FM licence for the Durham area by media regulator Ofcom, with Durham FM beating off competition from Prince FM and Durham 2Day FM.Durham FM will be a “friendly, locally involved radio station aimed particularly at 25 to 52 year olds,… Continue reading Local Radio Company Wins Durham FM Licence