Publishing and media group, United Business Media (UBM) is reported to have appointed advisers to consider a sale of its market research firm, NOP World, valued at £250 million. UBM said that investment bank Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein and Allen & Co will carry out the review, which will “examine a number of alternatives to maximise… Continue reading UBM Considering Sale Of NOP World

Outdoor advertising specialist, Maiden Group plc, has issued a pre-close trading statement, for the year to 31 December 2004, revealing a strong financial performance for the company during 2004, despite under performing in their outdoor billboard division.The quality of the Group’s retail division (mall and supermarkets) improved last year, and despite a 25% reduction in… Continue reading Maiden Up Despite Dented Billboard Advertising

IPC Media has claimed victory in the TV listings magazine market over Christmas, reporting that its What’s on TV title rose above the Radio Times to claim the festive top spot for the second year in a row.The magazine giant claims to have achieved a Christmas sale of over 2.5 million copies, overtaking the Radio… Continue reading IPC Claims Victory In Festive TV Listings Battle

Radio groups Capital and GWR now look set to complete their merger in early May, according to reports today, despite the departure of Nathalie Schwartz, Capital’s strategy and development director, believed to have orchestrated much of the consolidation.Schwartz is set to leave Capital at the end of the month, although it is not yet known… Continue reading Capital Set To Merge With GWR In May

Student union television specialists, SUBtv is sponsoring the National Student Music Awards, and has signed up online music site, Wippit, as its digital download partner, which will be used for online voting and promotions.SUBtv is sponsoring and organising the event and will be providing facilities for filming and recording the bands. Thirty finalists have already… Continue reading SUBtv To Sponsor National Student Music Awards

BBC Radio Stations Weekly Reach (000s) Year On Year Comparisons Station Survey Period Ending Dec 03 Ending Dec 04 % Ch 1Xtra from the BBC Q 248 288 16.1 BBC 6 Music Q 155 238 53.5 BBC Asian Network Q 159 138 -13.2 BBC Asian Network UK H 453 535 18.1 BBC Essex Q 254… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q4 2004: Performance By Ownership

The following tables show the best and worst performers, in terms of weekly reach and share of listening, of the local commercial stations broadcasting outside London. Top/Bottom 10 Weekly Reach (000s) % Change Station Survey Period Ending Dec 2003 Ending Dec 2004 % Change Passion 107.9 Y 11 22 100.0 Star 107 (Cambridge/Ely) Y 19… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q4 2004: Local Commercial Stations

Sales of digital radios reached 346,400 during December 2004, bringing the cumulative total for 2004 to 837,500, according to official sales figures released today by the Digital Radio Development Bureau (DRDB). The latest data collated by electronic industry auditor GfK, reveals that the overall total of DAB products in UK is now 1,272 million, confirming… Continue reading Digital Radio Sales Surpass Five Year Forecast

Email marketing campaigns over the festive season, were automatically deleted by 60% of receivers in the US, according to a new consumer survey conducted by email intelligence body, Return Path. The survey, of 723 US consumers between the ages of 18 and 54, gave a mixed report on the effectiveness of email marketing campaigns during… Continue reading Email Campaigns Receive Mixed Reception

Magazine publisher, Highbury House Communications, saw a 26% rise in share price yesterday, after the Group confirmed that it had received an approach that could lead to a possible take over bid for the company. Yesterday, the stock market saw Highbury shares increase from 1 7/8 to 9 1/4p, valuing the business at around £30… Continue reading Highbury Share Price Rises On Possible Take Over Bid