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The latest IPA Trends in Television report, for Q4 2006, shows that recorded television viewing levels are continuing to decline with average daily viewing levels now standing at 3.60 hours. Share of viewing for non-terrestrial channels declined slightly for the first time in a year, according to the IPA figures. The IPA said that the… Continue reading Television Viewing Levels Continue To Decline

Donald Emslie, executive director of SMG, has resigned from the group’s board of directors and stepped down from his executive role with the company. He will retain an involvement with the firm until the end of April, performing an advisory role to chief executive, Rob Woodward. Richard Findlay, chairman of SMG, said: “On behalf of… Continue reading Emslie Resigns From SMG Board

The worldwide mobile TV broadcast market is expanding, as the number of commercially launched mobile TV broadcast networks will grow from 9 in 2006 to 13 in 2007, according to a new report from In-Stat. The unavailability of spectrum is the largest barrier to the launch of more mobile TV services, particularly in Europe, the… Continue reading Mobile TV Broadcast Market Expands

Last night’s conclusion of the second and final series of Life On Mars drew 6.7 million adults on average to BBC One, giving the channel a 28.7% viewing share between 9pm and 10pm.Whilst Manchester United tonked Roma 7-1 in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League battle, time travelling cop Sam Tyler was finding… Continue reading Journey’s End For Life On Mars

IPC Media is investing £2 million in marketing to push its Woman’s Own magazine, revamping the title and raising its cover price in a bid to arrest falling sales.The title will sport its new look from the issue dated 23 April, which goes on sale on 17 April. The redevelopment has been pioneered by new… Continue reading Woman’s Own Revamps In Bid To Halt Declining Sales

New distribution channels for online music and video are beginning to have a significant impact on the music and video industries, according to a new report from In-Stat. Online sales of digital music represented 6% of the total worldwide music market in 2006, up from 4% in 2005, the high-tech market research firm says. By… Continue reading Distribution Channels To Impact Music And Video Industries

Thursday evening set the scene for the rest of the holiday period, with BBC One taking on ITV1 in a battle for viewers.ITV1 aired the big match, which saw Tottenham Hotspur take on Spanish side Sevilla in a UEFA cup quarter-final, and a peak of 4.1 million adults watched the plucky north-Londoners come unstuck against… Continue reading BBC One Edges Easter Viewing Battle

Following on from the success of the ‘Future of Digital’ discussion last month, MediaTel Group’s latest seminar will focus on media research, with a particular emphasis on the possibility of a research currency for online advertising to match other media.Chaired by BBC media correspondent Torin Douglas, current issues around the collection of data will be… Continue reading Tickets For Media Research Seminar Selling Fast

Havas has announced that for the first time since 2001, its annual revenue was up in 2006 (0.6% organic growth and 0.8% natural growth). Net income before tax remained virtually stable at €83 million, with operating income of €121 million versus €128 million in 2005. There was a sharp rise in net new business in… Continue reading Havas Announces Revenue Increase

Each week, NewsLine brings you a round-up of the latest news from the City affecting the media industry.There were some major manoeuvres in the City this week, with Havas chairman Vincent Bollore once again failing in his bid to win representation on the Aegis board.Bollore, who has a 21.9% share in Aegis, called a third… Continue reading Media In The City