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The joint free satellite service from ITV and the BBC, Freesat, is set to launch 18 new radio and TV channels.The first set of channels launches on July 24 and features a entertainment, news, shopping and gaming channels, while the second set launches on August 1 and is made up of radio stations including Capital… Continue reading Freesat Launching 18 New Channels

Sky is set to launch a new online music service later this year with Universal Music.The service will be available to both Sky subscribers and non-subscribers for a single monthly subscription, offering both streamed tracks and downloads to keep.It will be operated by a new joint venture company, in which Sky will be the majority… Continue reading Sky To Launch Online Music Service

A consortium of Britain’s leading food and beverage, retail, media, advertising, fitness and healthcare companies have joined the Government to form a partnership to fight obesity.The industry consortium, spearheaded by the Advertising Association (AA) and working in partnership across Government, will aim to encourage healthy diets and physical activity in the run up to the… Continue reading Ad and TV Companies Join Government Anti-Obesity Drive

Facebook.com accounted for 45.3% of UK internet visits to social networking sites during June 2007, according to a new report from Hitwise.Bebo.com, which was the market leader last year, was the second ranked social networking site in the UK during June, with a market share of 25.5%. MySpace.com ranked third with a market share of… Continue reading Facebook Is Largest Social Network In UK

Yahoo! has revealed a 19% dip in quarterly profits, claiming America’s economic position is affecting online advertising. The search engine admitted that the worsening economic condition has resulted in clients lowering expenditure on display advertising, especially in the finance sector. Yahoo!, which has been in takeover talks for most of the year, also said that… Continue reading Yahoo!’s Profits Fall By 19%

Daily Mail & General Trust has reported year on year revenue growth of 5% for the third quarter to June 30. Advertising revenues at Associated Newspapers and its Associated Northcliffe Digital section fell by 3% year on year. Advertising revenues from Associated’s newspaper business were down by 5%, with display falling 5% and classified down… Continue reading DMGT Reports 5% Revenue Growth

Egmont Magazines has announced an advertising and promotional partnership with Nickelodeon for the forthcoming Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.Egmont was selected by Nickelodeon in a competitive press pitch to secure the majority share of press advertising for the high profile awards being held in London this September.The deal, brokered by Universal McCann and Egmont, delivers promotional… Continue reading Egmont In Nickelodeon Promotional Partnership

BBC One’s New Tricks pulled in more than eight million viewers last night, with an average 34% audience share between 9pm and 10pm.The third in the series of the popular crime drama, starring Alun Armstrong and Amanda Redman, raced ahead of other 9pm peak programmes, including the new series of Dragons’ Den.BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den… Continue reading New Tricks Races Ahead With 8 Million Viewers

BBC Two controller Roly Keating is to leave the channel in October to take a new role as the broadcaster’s director of archive content.In his new role – reporting to Jana Bennett, director of BBC Vision – he will have responsibility for maximising public access to the BBC’s archive of television, radio and multimedia content.Working… Continue reading Roly Keating To Leave BBC Two

brothers and sisters has won a seven-figure advertising campaign with Sky Sports, celebrating five major sporting events including the Barclays Premier League.As part of their ongoing relationship with Sky, the creative agency will run a multi-media campaign to promote the UEFA Champions League, The Ryder Cup, British & Irish Lions Tour, The Ashes and Barclays… Continue reading Brothers and Sisters Wins New Sky Sports Ad Brief