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Over the past few months, there have been numerous reports indicating the advertising recovery is finally underway, but a closer analysis of the underlying figures reveals a different story and explains why many advertising agencies are staying subdued about the turnaround, reports the Financial Times. Figures released yesterday by the Advertising Association revealed that advertising… Continue reading Analysis Of Ad Figures Reveals Recovery May Not Yet Be Here

The popularity of Freeview, the free digital terrestrial television service backed by the BBC, shows no signs of slowing as latest figures show it now reaches an estimated 4 million homes. The continuing popularity of Freeview, which launched less than two years ago, means that BBC’s digital television channels, radio networks and interactive services are… Continue reading Freeview Reaches 4 Million UK Homes

The runaway success of Freeview shows no signs of slowing and the latest figures from the BBC show that the digital terrestrial service is now available in an estimated 4 million homes across the UK.The continuing popularity of Freeview, which launched less than two years ago, means that BBC’s digital television channels, radio networks and… Continue reading Freeview Now In An Estimated 4 Million UK Homes

Lord Rothermere’s Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) today confirmed that it has pulled out of the bidding race to take control of the Telegraph titles. In a statement issued this morning, the newspaper group said that discussions with venture capital group, CVC Capital Partners, who have been leading the consortium relating to the sale… Continue reading Daily Mail Pulls Out Of Race For Telegraph Titles

Condé Nast is believed to preparing to launch a new glossy magazine to go head-to-head with Hachette Filipacchi’s Red in the increasingly competitive market for affluent thirty something women.A spokeswoman for company, which also publishes Glamour and Vogue, refused to comment on industry speculation, but confirmed that National Magazine Company’s Good Housekeeping publishing director, Chris… Continue reading Condé Nast Silent Over Plans For New Women’s Glossy

Local newspaper publisher, Johnston Press, today announced that trading results for the first half of this year will be well ahead of expectations, as advertising revenue grows by around 5.8%.All categories of advertising are ahead of forecast, with the strongest growth coming from the recruitment sector reflecting the improved business climate in the south of… Continue reading Johnston Press Sees Results Ahead of Expectations

Satellite superpower BSkyB was the focus of traders’ attention yesterday as the broadcaster finally bowed to pressure from shareholders to remove chairman Rupert Murdoch from key committees and boards within the company.The market responded well to the move, with BSkyB enjoying a 1.62% rise in share price to 625˝p yesterday. The ageing media mogul will… Continue reading Sharewatch: BSkyB Rises As Murdoch Loosens Grip

Emap Consumer Media has announced the appointment of Margi Conklin, deputy editor of IPC’s Instyle magazine, as the new editor of its monthly fashion and beauty title New Woman.She replaces Sara Cremer, who has been promoted to the role of executive editor of special projects at Emap Elan. The appointment marks a return to New… Continue reading Emap Poaches IPC’s Conklin To Edit New Woman Magazine

The BBC’s plan to launch a free-to-air digital satellite platform to rival BSkyB’s Freesat service has hit a brick wall after Channel 4 signed a three year contract extension for access on Sky.ITV is currently in negotiations with BSkyB and is expected to extend its existing carriage deal with the satellite broadcaster, while Channel Five… Continue reading BBC’s Free-To-Air Satellite Proposal Hits Brick Wall