Telecoms giant BT has announced the creation of a new entertainment division within its retail and consumer business, charged with driving the company’s entertainment and education operations, including the creation of the company’s fabled on-demand TV and movie services.Dubbed BT Entertainment, the division will be lead by chief executive Andrew Burke, currently director of value… Continue reading BT Appoints Management Team For Broadband TV Venture

ITV has announced the appointment of Clare Salmon as its new marketing director, following the surprise departure of high-profile department head Jim Hytner from the role earlier this year.Salmon will take responsibility for all on and off-air marketing activity across ITV’s portfolio of channels and services, and leading a 60 strong team. Her appointment sees… Continue reading ITV Lands Salmon To Head Marketing Division

The Local Radio Company has announced an offer to purchase the remaining shares of South West Sussex Radio Limited, trading as Spirit FM, giving the company complete control over the broadcaster in a deal which values the company at approximately £3.1 million.The deal will see LRC take control of Spirit, broadcasting on the South Coast… Continue reading Local Radio Company Acquires 25th Station

Globally, the cost of above-the-line advertising is on the rise ahead of economic inflation, signifying a media market that is well and truly on the move, says Initiative Future’s latest Global Intelligence report. While confirming last year’s signs however, the media agency’s report also indicates that advertisers are netting less audience for their media dollar… Continue reading Cost of Advertising To Rise Ahead Of Inflation

Total US advertising expenditure for the first nine months of 2004 grew by 10.3% to $102.4 billion, compared to the same period in 2003, according to TNS Media Intelligence/CMR. “Throughout 2004, the advertising market has experienced steady, helathy growth with increases in all three quarters,” said Steven Fredericks, president and CEO of TNSMI/CMR. “As we… Continue reading US Advertising Market Experiencing Healthy Growth For 2004

The majority of UK internet users are now using broadband connections at home, according to the latest research from Nielsen//NetRatings. According to the research, the number of individuals actively surfing the internet at home each month has increased by 15% to 22.8 million over the past year. Of these, just over 50% (11.5 million) are… Continue reading Over 50% Of UK Surfers Now Using Broadband

There are just three weeks left in which to enter the MediaTel Group Sports Quiz and help to raise money for charity as well as win some great prizes. To enter, go to www.mediatelgroup.co.uk/sportsquiz/entry1.cfmThe latest prizes to be offered in the quiz are a range of concert tickets courtesy of Capital Radio Group and a… Continue reading Entry Deadline Looms For MediaTel Group Sports Quiz

Media super-regulator Ofcom has today offered the final digital replacement licences to Britain’s commercial terrestrial broadcasters, paving the way for ITV, Channel 4 and Five to move into a digital-only broadcasting future.Ofcom is obliged to offer replacement licences to terrestrial broadcasters under sections 215 and 221 of the Communications Act. The watchdog must also offer… Continue reading Ofcom Issues Replacement Digital TV Licences

Media and communications regulator Ofcom will today issue digital replacement licences to Britain’s commercial terrestrial broadcasters, paving the way for ITV, Channel 4 and Five to move into a digital-only broadcasting future. Ofcom is obliged to offer replacement licences to terrestrial broadcasters under sections 215 and 221 of the Communications Act. The watchdog must also… Continue reading Ofcom To Issue Replacement Digital TV Licences

Internet advertising spending is set to soar in 2005, increasing at a double-digit pace to bring the total to more than twice the level of 2003. ZenithOptimedia’s soon to be released global forecast, claims UK internet advertising spending will reach £615 million next year, up 11% from £552 million this year. This figure is more… Continue reading Internet Spending To Rocket In 2005