The recent departure of Channel 4 chief executive Mark Thompson has not deterred the broadcaster from considering a possible merger with Five, according to a major shareholder in the latter.Lord Hollick, chief executive of United Business Media, is understood to have confirmed that discussions are still being held on a possible deal and that further… Continue reading Channel 4 To Push On With Possible Merger Plans
GMG Radio has set up a dedicated interactive division to sell advertising across the websites of its three leading local radio brands: Real Radio, Jazz FM and the recently launched Smooth FM.The new commercial operation, led by Jazz FM managing director, Carter Tanner (pictured), will sell both bespoke online campaigns and airtime support advertising across… Continue reading GMG Offers Web Solutions Through New Interactive Division
Newspaper advertising revenues are finally on the upswing as the world economy recovers, according to the latest annual survey of World Press Trends.The survey conducted by the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), shows that although the outlook for advertising revenues was more positive during 2003 when it grew by 2%, global newspaper circulation declined by… Continue reading Global Newspaper Revenue Rebounds But Circulation Dips
MTV has secured a deal with Kellogg’s that will see its Pop Tarts brand become the exclusive broadcast sponsor of the forthcoming MTV Dumb Ass programming strand.The deal, brokered by Viacom Brand Solutions, will see Kellogg’s Pop Tarts appear in a range of on-air and online promotions for the new series. The brand will also… Continue reading MTV Toasts Kellogg’s Pop Tarts Sponsorship Deal
The Financial Times has confirmed that it is considering a number of changes to its UK edition as part of a concerted effort to revive its fortunes and improve falling domestic sales.The paper told NewsLine this morning that FT features editor Andrew Davis has been handed the full-time task of looking at ways to improve… Continue reading Financial Times Ponders New Look To Boost Sales
Classic FM has the oldest listeners of any commercial radio station in London or across the UK, according to the latest set of audience figures to come out of GfK’s National Broadcast Survey.The ongoing national study of radio and television audiences shows that more than three quarters of Classic FM’s listeners are aged over 45,… Continue reading Classic FM Proves A Hit With The Golden Oldies
Niche magazine publisher Swinstead Publishing has announced that it is to close, in a move that signals the demise of style magazine Sleaze Nation and music quarterly Jockey Slut.The publisher is understood to have broken the news of its impending closure to employees on Friday, claiming that its investors had withdrawn their funding and that… Continue reading Magazine Closures As Swinstead Publishing Folds
Newspaper advertising revenues are finally on the upswing as the world economy recovers, says the latest annual survey of World Press Trends. The survey conducted by the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), shows that although the outlook for advertising revenues was more positive during 2003 when it grew by 2%, global newspaper circulation declined by… Continue reading Global Newspaper Ad Revenue Rebounds But Circulation Dips
Channel 4 experienced a night of record ratings last Friday as millions of viewers tuned in to watch the last ever episode of Friends and the highly anticipated opening night of Big Brother 5.Unofficial overnight viewing figures from BARB show that a record 8.6 million people tuned in for the hour-long Friends finalé, which secured… Continue reading Channel 4 Hits Ratings High With Friends And Big Brother
Broadband internet has become the second most popular entertainment medium in the UK and is fast catching up with TV, says a new report from Wanadoo. According to Wanadoo, its Fishbowl 2 survey is the UK’s largest ever media diary study. It asked 1000 people to record their media consumption over a two week period… Continue reading Broadband Internet ‘Eating Into TV Consumption’
