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Emap has announced the £140 million purchase of online research firm Worth Global Style Network (WGSN), a specialist in the retail industry, bolstering the media giant’s research arm. WGSN is “the leading international online source of fashion and apparel intelligence in the retail sector”, Emap explained this morning, stating that the company’s high value information… Continue reading Emap Buys Online Research Firm

A bidding war for control of media buying agency Aegis now looks inevitable, following confirmation this morning that WPP is considering a bid for the company, with its main interest in the Synovate market research operation. Martin Sorrell, chief executive of WPP, confirmed that his company is considering a joint bid with American private equity… Continue reading WPP Confirms Bid For Aegis

Emap this morning announced the £140 million purchase of online research firm Worth Global Style Network (WGSN), a specialist in the retail industry, bolstering the media giant’s research arm.WGSN is “the leading international online source of fashion and apparel intelligence in the retail sector”, Emap explained this morning, stating that the company’s high value information… Continue reading Emap Expands Research Arm With Fashion Specialist

Reports this morning claim satellite giant BSkyB is considering a bid for telecoms operator OneTel, a move which would extend the broadcaster’s reach into the communications and online business, allowing for triple play internet and telephone services to accompany the company’s current TV offering. OneTel is currently up for sale by owners Centrica PLC, with… Continue reading BSkyB Considers Bid For OneTel

The latest ABC results show the Guardian‘s new Berliner format increasing sales during its first month of publication, with the paper adding 7.4% to its circulation year on year in September.The title, which now commands a circulation of 404,187, put its rivals to shame last month, with the new reduced-size format scoring a circulation increase… Continue reading Guardian Sees Sales Rise With Berliner

Reports this morning claim satellite giant BSkyB is considering a bid for telecoms operator OneTel, a move which would extend the broadcaster’s reach into the communications and online business, allowing for triple play internet and telephone services to accompany the company’s current TV offering.OneTel is currently up for sale by owners Centrica PLC, with a… Continue reading Sky Mulling Bid For Telecoms Firm OneTel

Vincent Bollore’s position amid rumours of an Aegis takeover continued to develop this morning, with the French businessman and head of media giant Havas snapping up a further 3.25 million shares in the British firm.Bollore’s latest purchase cements his position as Aegis’ largest shareholder, with a stake of more than 15% in the firm.The media… Continue reading Bollore’s Stake In Aegis Reaches 15%

American computer giant Apple last night launched the world’s first legal download service for TV programmes, widening the appeal of its popular iTunes software with the addition of video content from American broadcasters, and unveiling a new video-capable iPod to accompany it.Apple’s new service will allow consumers to download programmes following their broadcast, with the… Continue reading Apple Goes Public With First TV Download Service

BSkyB is reportedly planning a £1 billion purchase of a broadband service provider, with the company planing to launch triple play services comprising phone, TV and internet.The plans, reported this morning by the Guardian, would enable Sky to compete more effectively with a combined triple play cable service by ntl and Telewest, following their recently… Continue reading Sky Mulling ISP Purchase To Offer Triple Play

Flextech-owned youth entertainment channel, Trouble, will next week unveil its new identity and late night programme strand, Trouble Later.The new identity, created by design agency Addiction in collaboration with in-house creative director, Anthony van Someren, comprises a new Trouble daytime logo, a Trouble Later logo, new channel idents and an animated channel character.The new night… Continue reading Trouble Rebrands With New Late Night Strand