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CN Radio Group has announced the acquisition of the remaining 60% of shares in Lakeland Radio Ltd for an undisclosed sum.Lakeland Radio broadcasts to South Lakeland in Cumbria, which has performed extremely well since its launch in October 2001, generating healthy profits and providing a valuable service for people living within the catchment area.Commenting on… Continue reading CN Radio Buys Lakeland Radio

Newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror has today launched its 40th newspaper title in the Midlands, with the Kenilworth Citizen reaching over 9,000 homes in Kenilworth.The paper will be published by Coventry Newspapers Ltd, and achieve penetration of 87% of homes, allowing advertisers to reach a lucrative market in which 71% of adults are in the ABC1… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Launches 40th Midlands Newspaper

Carlton Screen Advertising (CSA) has won the cinema advertising contract for the entire Cineworld Group, including 41 UGC multiplexes, giving them access to approximately 23% of all UK screens.The new contract was won in a competitive tender process that also involved SMG-owned Pearl & Dean, which currently has the UGC contract.The newly created Cineworld Group… Continue reading CSA Wins Contract To Advertise On 23% Of UK Screens

The first half of 2005 will remain tough and volatile for the radio advertising, with recent mergers and acquisitions in the industry predicted to keep the market focused on potential break up valuations, according to analysts Merrill Lynch. The recent speculation around the proposed takeover bid by private equity group 3i of Scottish Media Group… Continue reading Merrill Predicts Rocky Road For 2005 Radio Advertising Industry

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 17 February 2005. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see NewsLine.The computing… Continue reading ABC Results Jul-Dec 2004: Metal Hammer Rises On Rock Resurgence

The mobile terminal market grew by 21% between 2003 and 2004, with revenues increasing from about $73.3 billion in 2003, to a predicted $91.5 billion in 2005, according to data released by market intelligence firm IDATE. A new report by US analysts eMarketer reveals that unit shipments will also see a dramatic increase, rising from… Continue reading Mobile Market Forecast To Enjoy Strong 2005

Publishing group, Reed Elsevier has revealed a 1.7% increase in full-year profits, with adjusted pre-tax profits of £1,027 million, up from £1,010 million in 2003 (see Reed Elsevier Sees 2003 Profits Rise But Predicts Dip In 2004), according to the Group’s 2004 preliminary results announced today. The company, the world’s largest publisher of science journals,… Continue reading Reed Elsevier Reveals 1.7% Increase In 2004 Profits

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 17 February 2005. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see NewsLine. Celebrity/Gossip… Continue reading ABC Results Jul-Dec 2004: Natmags Tops Home Interest Sector

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 17 February 2005. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see NewsLine.Rock music… Continue reading ABC Results Jul-Dec 2004: Metal Hammer Rises On Rock Resurgence

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 17 February 2005. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see NewsLine. Music… Continue reading ABC Results Jul-Dec 2004: