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The BBC’s epic historical drama Rome conquered all in its path last night, drawing a massive 6.3 million adults and securing a 28.2% share with its hour long debut at 9pm.Going head to head with ITV’s network premiere of Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones, Rome trounced its sci-fi competitor, which averaged a… Continue reading BBC’s Rome Conquers All With 6.3 Million

Sun editor Rebekah Wade was released this afternoon without charge following her arrest in the early hours of this morning for allegedly assaulting her husband, Eastenders actor Ross Kemp.Scotland Yard are understood to be planning no further action against the 37 year old editor, who was arrested in south London at 4am this morning.The Sun… Continue reading Sun Editor Wade Released After ‘Assault’ Arrest

Global advertising network Publicis has reported strong growth in its third quarter results, with revenues rising by 7.4% following a string of new business wins and an upbeat advertising market. Announcing the results, Maurice Lévy, chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe, said: “We are understandably pleased with the performance of Publicis Groupe in the third… Continue reading Publicis Sees Revenues Rise On Upbeat Ad Market

Andrew Gowers, editor of the Financial Times, announced his resignation today, citing “strategic differences” with the paper’s management.Chief executive of FT owner Pearson, Majorie Scardino, stated that Gowers’ departure was not a sign that the title would soon be put up for sale, however, challenging rumours that have encircled the newspaper for many months (see… Continue reading FT Editor Steps Down Citing ‘Strategic Differences’

Vincent Bollore is continuing his relentless acquisition of shares in media buying firm Aegis, announcing that his overall stake in the company now totals 21.31%, following the purchase of 3 million shares in the firm yesterday. The purchase, which cost Bollore £3.7 million, was made through the Frenchman’s company Financiere Du Loch and is the… Continue reading Bollore Continues Aegis Share Purchases

Vincent Bollore is continuing his relentless acquisition of shares in media buying firm Aegis, announcing that his overall stake in the company now totals 21.31%, following the purchase of 3 million shares in the firm yesterday.The purchase, which cost Bollore £3.7 million, was made through the Frenchman’s company Financiere Du Loch and is the latest… Continue reading Bollore Continues Aegis Share Purchases

On-demand TV and broadband provider HomeChoice is to roll out its service nationally next year, more than quadrupling its coverage to give a footprint approaching the size of the combined UK cable companies.The national push will build on the success of HomeChoice’s recent relaunch, which saw the firm add several channels to its TV packages,… Continue reading HomeChoice Plans National Roll Out To Rival Cable

Maurice Levy, CEO of media giant Publicis, has said that a further bid by his company for control of Aegis Group is unlikely, following the company’s decision to leave takeover talks last month.The media boss did not completely rule out a return to the negotiating table, however, simply stating that “There is very little possibility… Continue reading ‘Little Possibility” Of Renewed Aegis Bid Says Levy

Media buying and market research firm, Aegis Group, has this morning announced the acquisition of leading French digital agencies Planète Interactive and Webcontents, integrating the new businesses with its existing Isobar network.The purchases, which cost Aegis a combined €9 million, will be payable in cash over three years and subject to strict performance conditions.Planète Interactive… Continue reading Aegis Boosts Isobar With French Digital Agencies

IPA director general, Hamish Pringle, has called for increased investment from major players in the online industry to fund reliable audience measurement of the web.In an open letter published by Media Week, Pringle claims that ahead of the launch of the IPA Touchpoints survey it is now important to improve online audience measurement.“The lack of… Continue reading IPA Boss Calls For Investment In Online Measurement