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RAJAR’s programme of audiometer testing will be given an extra £500,000 over the next two months, extending the research to create the most extensive fieldwork tests to date in the UK and include some data on TV viewing with BARB.The next round of field tests will begin in June, running for 12 weeks and focusing… Continue reading RAJAR Widens Audiometer Tests To Include BARB

By the end of 2005, digital television penetration in the UK is predicted to increase to 66%, putting it well ahead of Europe who are only considering imposing a universal switch-off date, according to new research from Informa Telecoms & Media. Informa’s TV International Database forecasts that by the end of 2005 the number of… Continue reading UK Leads The Way In Digital Penetration

Wireless gaming revenues are increasing, with funding for mobile gaming companies jumping to €184 million, almost three times 2003’s levels, according to new data released by media research company Screen Digest. Worldwide consumer spending on mobile games downloading totalled €778 million in 2004, more than doubling 2003’s figure of €380 million. In the US, mobile… Continue reading Mobile Phone Gaming Revenues Enjoy Strong Growth

The Television Corporation has appointed ex BBC director of sport, Peter Salmon as group chief executive with effect from 1 July.Salmon will replace Jeff Foulser, who will remain on the board and become director of sport and chairman of Sunset & Vine, the group’s sports production arm.Commenting on the appointment, Tom Chandos, chairman of The… Continue reading Salmon To Join The Television Corporation

The Television Corporation has appointed ex BBC director of sport, Peter Salmon as group chief executive with effect from 1 July. Salmon will replace Jeff Foulser, who will remain on the board and become director of sport and chairman of Sunset & Vine, the group’s sports production arm. Commenting on the appointment, Tom Chandos, chairman… Continue reading Salmon To Join The Television Corporation

Emap’s bid for the Solent FM radio licence will be made by its flagship rock station, Kerrang!, and fronted by rock-afficionado, and round the world yachtsman, Sir Chay Blyth.Sir Chay CBE, MBE, will be non-executive chairman of the bid to bring Kerrang! to the Solent, using his experience as a prominent local businessman, as well… Continue reading Emap To Target Solent Audience With Kerrang Bid

UK cinema admissions in March reached 12.3 million, up 14.5% year on year, making March the busiest in the past three years.The latest results from the Cinema Advertising Association (CAA) reveal an average of 2.78 million admissions a week in March, with romantic comedy Hitch the top choice for cinemagoers. The movie took a total… Continue reading Cinema Sees Strongest March In Three Years

IPC’s flagship men’s magazine, Loaded, will drop its cover price to £2.50 from the next issue in a move designed to boost the title’s value for money and increase sagging circulations.The price cut will see the magazine permanently lower its cover price from £3.40 with the June issue following a re-launch and redesign for the… Continue reading Loaded Cuts Cover Price To Reel In Readers

Emap’s Zoo Weekly magazine is to be given a new look in order to increase its market share and push past IPC’s market leading Nuts.A spokeswoman for the title explained that the move had long been planned and that “regular product refreshment is essential in a weekly market.”She added: “The changes to the magazine will… Continue reading Zoo Given Facelift To Close Gap On Nuts

Video Networks Limited (VNL), provider of HomeChoice entertainment and communications has signed a deal with DreamWorks, supplying VNL with a steady stream of current movie titles.The long-term output agreement will substantially enhance the channel’s line up, adding current films including, Shrek 2, The Terminal, The Stepford Wives, and Shark Tale to HomeChoice’s Film 1st channel.Commenting… Continue reading Video Networks Signs Deal With Dreamworks