Ofcom has predicted that commercial terrestrial television channels could lose almost 4% of their revenue if the pre-9pm ban on junk food and drink advertising aimed at children is introduced.The latest figures from the independent communications regulator predict that all commercial channels could lose up to £140 million, highlighting that GMTV could be the worst… Continue reading Channel Revenue To Fall With Junk Ad Ban

Lord Fowler, chairman of the House of Lords BBC Charter Review Committee, has said the way the BBC’s increased licence fee bid is scrutinised is “totally inadequate”.He has called for parliament to have a much greater role in examining both the BBC Charter and the BBC bid for an increased licence fee.“The BBC now receives… Continue reading Parliament Must Have More Input Into BBC Licence Bid

Alice Cooper will join GCap Media’s award-winning Planet Rock as its new breakfast DJ.The eyeliner clad, theatrical shock rocker will start his show at the beginning of July, airing 6-9am weekdays with a ‘best of” scheduled for between 10am and 1pm on Sundays.The leather wearing music veteran will present the show from Phoenix, Arizona in… Continue reading Planet Rock Signs Shock Rocker Alice Cooper

Daily Newspaper MarketNational daily newspapers endured another difficult six months with readership down a dramatic 6.4% year on year from October to March.Almost all titles suffered a downturn, with popular and mid-market titles seeing the worst decline in readership. The Daily Express lost 17.4% of its audience, while the Daily Star dropped by 15%. The… Continue reading NRS National Newspaper Round-Up: March 2006

The World Cup coverage was the runaway network winner on Saturday night, with England’s victory over Paraguay netting a whopping 74% of adult viewers for BBC1, peaking at over 11 million.As barbecues smoked and beer was guzzled, millions tuned in to see the boys in red and white sizzling in the German sun. The 1-0… Continue reading World Cup Coverage Is Big Weekend Winner

The renewal of Viacom Outdoor’s London Underground contract (see Viacom Clinches Tube Contract) will ignite the digital revolution in Outdoor advertising, according to chief executive Tom Goddard.Speaking last night at an event to launch Viacom Outdoor’s vision for the Tube, company heads said it was the beginning of an exciting new phase of change. Mr… Continue reading Viacom Tube Contract To Lead Digital Ad Revolution

The IPA has accused Channel 4 of strong-arm airtime sales negotiating tactics, saying they have netted the broadcaster up to £65 million in extra revenue over the past year.The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, which represents advertising agencies accounting for 85% of UK advertising, has accused Channel 4 of exploiting the contract rights renewal regime… Continue reading IPA Hits Out At ITV’s Commercial Rivals

Daily Newspaper MarketDaily newspapers in Britain continued to drop in circulation last month, with an overall dip of 2.98% year on year for May. However the decline was less marked than April’s fall, which was 3.11% in total.All sectors saw an overall decline in circulation, with the tabloids suffering the most. The Daily Mirror and… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up: May 2006

Channel 4 will show its television programmes on the internet for 30 days after they are broadcast, thanks to an agreement reached with Pact on new media rights.After months of negotiations, the broadcaster has won its battle for a 30-day exclusive window in which to make the most of its programmes via all platforms. The… Continue reading C4 Wins Battle To Screen Shows Online

IBM is to launch Bluetooth hotspots throughout London to enable mobile phone users to keep track of Wimbledon tennis matches.Passers-by will be able to be updated on match scores when hotspots around Liverpool Street station and other as yet unnamed areas go live at the beginning of the Wimbledon fortnight.This latest announcement is part of… Continue reading Bluetooth Hotspots For Wimbledon