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The Wireless Group (TWG) has reached a deal that will see it consolidate its influence over digital broadcasting in London. Kelvin MacKenzie’s radio company has acquired a 10% stake in DRG, owner of the London III digital multiplex licence, from Matsushita Electric Europe, a subsidiary of Panasonic. TWG already has a 23.58% shareholding in DRG… Continue reading Wireless Group Expands Commitment To Digital Radio

There will be 4% growth in UK television advertising in 2004, with ITV set to take 50.2% of the commercial market, according to forecasts from Merrill Lynch. Judging from recent comments by Mick Desmond, Chief Executive Designate of the network, the year is shaping up to be an eventful one for TV executives.Also On MediaTel… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: ITV Advertising Outlook From Merrill Lynch

Perceptions of the brand value of different newspapers may have to be reconsidered in the light of recent developments in the UK market according to the World Association of Newspapers (WAN).Last autumn saw the launch of a tabloid version of the The Independent, a move which resulted in increased sales of the title in October… Continue reading Broadsheets Could Be Living On Borrowed Time

US householders planning to install a home network in the next year are more likely to use different media functions than those currently networked, according to a survey by the NPD Group. Some 28% of respondents claimed to have home network systems and of those people, 33% said they would like to share personal media… Continue reading Home Network Services In Demand, Says Report

ITV partners, Carlton and Granada, were seen in focus yesterday, with shares dipping by 1.89% and 1.70% respectively ahead of today’s shareholder meeting. The broadcasters are expected to come a step closer to completing their merger as shareholders officially green-light the deal.Meanwhile, radio broadcaster, UBC, saw stock hold firm following its attack the Government’s decision… Continue reading Sharewatch: ITV Partners Dip Ahead Of Shareholder Meeting

Almost half of US online households with an annual income in excess of $75,000 have high-speed internet access, according to a survey conducted by Knowledge Networks/SRI. The poll, conducted in August and September 2003, is the latest study to show a link between wealth and broadband connectivity. It is reckoned that 49% of affluent internet… Continue reading Wealthy Webheads Embrace Broadband Services

Carlton has secured a deal with James Villa Holidays that will see the independent tour operator become the exclusive broadcast sponsor of ITV1’s Today With Des and Mel.The deal, which was brokered by Elton Thrussle at ARM-Direct and Peter Manten at Carlton, will run for four months following the return of lunchtime entertainment programme to… Continue reading Carlton Secures Sponsor For Key ITV Daytime Show

Opus has announced that Phil Parkinson will take over from Dominic Barker as regional director of its Manchester-based division with immediate effect.Parkinson will step up from his previous role as team leader to oversee all revenue streams for the company outside of London. He will report directly to Peter Charlton, national sales director at Opus.Commenting… Continue reading Opus Appoints Parkinson As New Regional Director

Hachette Filipacchi has poached IPC’s Rita Lewis to become publishing director of its flagship women’s titles Red and B.Lewis, who takes up the position with immediate effect, will assume responsibility for driving forward the Red brand as it attempts to increase its circulation and looks to exploit opportunities in foreign markets.She will also work with… Continue reading Hachette Poaches IPC’s Lewis For Key Publishing Role

Advertising broadcast on all of the UK’s major commercial radio stations can now be tracked by a new system from Nielsen Media Research, designed to bring greater accountability to the medium.The new Adscanner technology, developed by Idioma, continuously monitors live broadcast feeds and uses advanced audio fingerprints to automatically identify the air-time spots that appear… Continue reading Nielsen Rolls Out New Radio Ad-Tracking System