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SMG is to focus on TV as its core business and is to seek a separate stock market listing for Virgin Radio over the coming months. It has also terminated the sale of its outdoor advertising company Primesight, although it said that it could sell it at a later date if the board decides it… Continue reading SMG To Float Virgin Radio

Mobile service provider O2 is set to launch a new £5 million brand campaign, which will cover television, cinema and posters.The campaign, which was created by Vallance Coleman Carruthers Priest, will begin on Monday, with the execution in line with the previous O2 style but aiming to produce a warmer and more natural environment to… Continue reading O2 To Launch £5 Million Brand Campaign

Capital Gold has undertaken its biggest marketing partnership initiative in the station’s history to promote the official website for English tourism, enjoyengland.com, and the Greater London Authority’s activity surrounding St. George’s Day 2007.The classic hits station will roll out the promotional campaign across the Capital Gold Network, on-air and online, and will drive traffic to… Continue reading Capital Gold Undertakes Huge Marketing Partnership

Virgin Media has filed legal proceedings in the High Court aimed at resolving the heavily publicised channel carriage dispute with Sky.The proceedings are based on Section 18 of the UK Competition Act 1998 and Article 82 of the EC Treaty, both of which prohibit a company from abusing its dominant position.Virgin Media has said that… Continue reading Virgin Media Files Legal Proceedings Against Sky

SMG has said that it will seek a separate stock market listing for Virgin Radio, which it owns, as it looks to focus on its TV business.In a statement, the SMG board said that the proposed separate listing for Virgin Radio will provide a strong platform for Virgin Radio’s separate growth and the right strategic… Continue reading SMG To Float Virgin Radio

ScreenFX has announced a deal with Land Securities, the UK’s largest property company, that adds 13 major shopping centres to its UK network.ScreenFX will supply digital flat screen networks for advertising and other media content to the top flight centres in Land Securities’ property investment portfolio.According to ScreenFX, the contract sees the total footfall of… Continue reading ScreenFX Expands Network

2007 could be the breakout year for HDTV in the consumer marketplace, according to a new report from IMS Research. IMS Research says that pay-TV operators around the world, both cable and satellite, have launched HD services, with more to follow them. However, uptake has been slow as, for some operators, the selection of channels… Continue reading 2007 Could Be Breakout Year For HDTV

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

Sales of British television programmes overseas have risen by 20% in the past year, with shows like Doctor Who pushing revenues up to just shy of £600 million.Figures compiled by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on behalf of Pact, show that total revenue from the exploitation of TV programmes and their associated activities… Continue reading UK TV Show Sales Overseas Rise 20%

Leading bakery Greggs is set to launch a £3 million integrated campaign, which will be fronted by funny-man Paddy McGuinness and developed by their newly appointed advertising agency, Propaganda.The campaign, which features the new strapline Greggs the Bakers – Ready When You Are, will involve national and regional multi-channel and terrestrial television advertising, along with… Continue reading £3 Million Integrated Campaign For Greggs