UK radio companies are shunning the auction of The Wireless Group (TWG), owner of talkSPORT, as they do not want to compete with the BBC, according to a report in the Independent on Sunday. Most of the key players in the radio industry, including Chrysalis Group and Emap, have decided not to bid for TWG… Continue reading UK Radio Companies Shun TWG Auction

A record 50 million world broadband lines were added in 2004, bringing the total at the end of the year to 150.5 million, exceeding previous predictions from the broadband analysis company, Point Topic. A massive 26.5 million lines were added in the second half of 2004 alone, representing the biggest half year worldwide increase to… Continue reading Global Broadband Penetration Exceeds 2004 Forecasts

Advertising expenditure in the UK is expected to rise by 4.3% in 2005, with internet adspend predicted to be the single fastest growing medium, increasing more than 33% compared to 2004. The figures, published by the Advertising Association (AA) in its Advertising Forecast, are more optimistic than previous estimates which put total UK adspend for… Continue reading UK Adspend Forecast To Rise By 4.3% In 2005

Radio giant, Emap , has stated its interest in acquiring rival broadcaster Scottish Radio Holdings, but has made no formal approach to SRH since it acquired its 27% holding in the company in January.The board of Emap said in a statement to the City that the radio assets of SRH would be an attractive acquisition,… Continue reading Emap States Interest In SRH Merger

Skincare brand, Nivea for Men, is to sponsor Emap’s flagship FHM magazine’s 110 Doors fashion promotion, with the wide-ranging deal including branded activity until May 2006 in the magazine and on sister website, FHM.com.100 Doors has run in FHM’s fashion section for the last year, highlighting the top 100 clothing stores throughout the UK for… Continue reading FHM Lines Up Skincare Brand For Fashion Coverage

Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) has responded to radio giant EMAP’s statement that it is interested in acquiring the group by saying that it will only support an offer for the company that reflects “the full and fair value” of its growth prospects, including a premium for control.In a statement to the City, SRH said that… Continue reading Scottish Radio Holdings Defensive Over Emap Interest

Publishing heavyweight, IPC Media, has announced the appointment of Caroline McDevitt to the position of director of group advertising, reporting to CEO Sylvia Auton, she will be responsible for the company’s Central Sales teams from her start date on 3 May.Amongst the divisions covered by her remit are IPC’s Business Development, Key Accounts, Innovator, Ad… Continue reading IPC Picks McDevitt For Group Ad Director Role

Multi-media group, Emap, has expressed an interest in acquiring rival broadcaster Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH), but has made no formal approach to SHR since it bought its 27% holding in the group in January 2004. The board of Emap said in a statement to the City that the radio assets of SRH would be an… Continue reading Emap Interested In Acquiring SRH

Business travelers are doing more of their booking online, with 71% claiming to prefer booking online, a rise of 14 percentage points from 57% in 2003, according to new data from research firm Accenture. Those who prefer to book using an online travel agency, either on the phone or in person, has fallen to 24%… Continue reading 71% Of Business Travelers Book Online

Almost 20 million people in the UK have access to the internet from work, school or college, an increase of seven percentage points over the last five years, according to Continental Research’s Spring 2005 Internet Report. The research reveals that those who use the internet from work, school or college are younger and very white… Continue reading 20 Million People In UK Access Internet From Work And School