An obscure law in the state of Delaware could prove a stumbling block to the ambitions of the reclusive Barclay brothers with regard to Hollinger International.The two press barons have tabled a £260 million offer for the publishing group, which is currently owned by Conrad Black. However, the deal is opposed by a majority of… Continue reading State Law Could Jeopardise Hollinger Takeover
Google has secured a wide-ranging deal to make its AdSense website monetisation programme available on the search and content pages of Kelkoo’s portfolio of properties across Europe.The agreement will see Google AdWords appear on the online retailer’s websites in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden. When a user searches on… Continue reading Google Secures Pan-European Partnership With Kelkoo
The number of worldwide cable TV subscribers increased last year but the rate of growth was the slowest in over a decade. Operators are banking on new services to encourage greater uptake in 2004.In-Stat/MDR claims that annual cable TV subscriber growth was tracking around 3% in 2003, despite a 22% increase in digital subscriptions.Disappointing growth… Continue reading Cable TV Looks To Capitalise On New Opportunities
The radio industry is calling on the Government to announce a definitive switch-off date for the analogue signal as part of a wider initiative to boost the uptake of digital radio in the UK. Speaking at an industry seminar yesterday, GWR chairman Ralph Bernard said he had written to Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and Ofcom… Continue reading Radio Industry Calls For Analogue Switch-Off Date
Britain’s annual rate of inflation remained static in December, defying expectations that it would fall, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics.The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s new measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index, held firm on November’s figure of 1.3%, which is well below the Bank of England’s new inflation… Continue reading UK Inflation Remains Unchanged In December
The number of worldwide cable TV subscribers increased last year but the rate of growth was the slowest in over a decade. Operators are banking on new services to encourage greater uptake in 2004. In-Stat/MDR claims that annual cable TV subscriber growth was tracking around 3% in 2003, despite a 22% increase in digital subscriptions.… Continue reading Cable TV Looks To Capitalise On New Opportunities
Profit takers left their mark on the media sector yesterday after the IPA’s latest Bellwether report predicted that the coming months could see adspend climb to levels not seen since the height of the dotcom boom. Granada was seen down by 3.23% and Emap dipped by 1.43% to close at 933p.Reuters was in the spotlight… Continue reading Sharewatch: Profit Taking Leaves Mark On Media Sector
Marketing spend is expected to increase by around 3% this year, but the economic recovery will not be as swift as first thought, according to new research from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.The new survey supports a recent report from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, which suggests that a rising tide of corporate optimism… Continue reading Marketing Spend Expected To Grow By 3% During 2004
Pay-per-click search firm Overture has extended its search distribution deal with UK ISP Freeserve and its parent company Wanadoo.The new multi-year deal will see the company, which is now a subsidiary of internet giant Yahoo, continue to provide paid listings to Freeserve UK, Wanadoo France, and Wanadoo Spain throughout 2005.The agreement will strengthens Overture’s attempt… Continue reading Overture Extends Search Distribution Deal With Freeserve
Cable magnate John Malone has become the second largest voting shareholder in News Corporation after Rupert Murdoch after acquiring a $1.82 billion stake in the media giant.Malone now owns 9% of the voting stock through his corporate vehicle, Liberty Media. Murdoch retains a 30% stake in News Corp.The surprise deal has prompted media analysts to… Continue reading Liberty Increases Stake In News Corporation
