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The European Commission is set to investigate the FA Premier League over its allocation of broadcast rights to top flight football matches in England.The investigation follows confirmation that the EC it is opening a formal antitrust inquiry into current practices, which have failed to ensure rights are distributed to more than one broadcaster. EU regulators… Continue reading Euro Regulator To Investigate Premier League Rights

H Bauer has announced a price rise for its Total TV Guide, effective from the current issue which goes on sale today, rising from 90p to 95p to become the nation’s second-most expensive TV listings title.The premium listings magazine, which is targeted at homes with digital TV, will see its Retail Sales Value (RSV) increase… Continue reading Bauer Boosts Cover Price For Total TV Guide

The Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) this morning issued a trading statement reporting a further weakening in advertising markets and the creation of necessary costs reductions in all of its consumer-facing businesses. The company stated that the rest of the group has continued to perform well, meanwhile, with its information publishing division proving particularly… Continue reading DMGT Sees Weakening Ad Markets But Expects Strong Full Year

Online retail looks set to continue its growth over the coming months, defying a slump in high street spending to provide e-commerce with a bumper Christmas season, according to the latest data from Hitwise. The online intelligence service claims that UK internet users will rely more heavily on online retailers than ever before during this… Continue reading Retailers Set For Online Christmas Boom

Television ratings body BARB, has announced plans to start reporting viewing figures for PVR playback from stored content on Sky+ devices.BARB has been working with its meter providers AGB Nielsen Media Research, and with BSkyB on the initiative for a number of months, with the scheme being activated in phases throughout September.BSkyB has developed a… Continue reading BARB To Measure PVR Playback Figures

Carat International has appointed Marcus Wilding as vice president, charged with the role of leading the development of its global communications services for Coke, Diageo, EMI and Epson accounts out of the Carat International London office.Wilding joins Carat from Starcom Mediavest where he was managing director responsible for P&G Business across Europe, Middle East and… Continue reading Wilding Joins Carat International As Vice President

The Local Radio Company (TLRC) has announced that it’s subsidiary sales house, First Radio Sales (FRS) will become a jointly owned venture with Ulster Television (UTV), with TLRC transferring a 50% stake in the company to UTV for £500,000.The move will see FRS secure the airtime sales contract for 17 local radio stations acquired by… Continue reading UTV Secures 50% Stake In First Radio Sales

Today sees the first publication of a Berliner-style newspaper in Britain, with the Guardian downsizing to the new format from this morning.The title, which retains its cover price of 60p, has also undergone an editorial revamp and is now printed in full colour. The relaunch is backed by a marketing campaign comprising national TV advertising,… Continue reading Guardian Hits Newsstands In Berliner Format

The Local Radio Company (TLRC), which owns and operates 27 local radio licences across the UK, has issued a statement warning investors that it is currently “trading below plan” and is cautious on its prospects for next year. TLRC’s prediction came as the broadcaster announced a year on year increase in sales of 24% for… Continue reading Local Radio Co Cautious For Next Year After Trading Below Plan

In-taxi advertising hit a new milestone this week, as Cabvision, London’s first broadcast-style in-cab TV system, announced it had equipped 1,000 vehicles with the technology.The achievement means that in-cab advertising is now seen by approximately 56,000 passengers every day, with Cabvision’s system providing a choice of channels and content, from sitcoms to news, sports and… Continue reading Cabvision Extends Taxi TV To 1,000 Vehicles