Convergence was one of the key words at the IPA’s Measuring Media In The Future conference held in London earlier this week, as a series of speakers attempted to paint a picture of the media, the media industry and the key issues for the next ten years.Nigel Whalley, managing partner at Decipher, set the tone… Continue reading Convergence And PVRs To Kill Off Traditional Schedules
Fixed wireless broadband internet systems are proving an attractive alternative in areas where cable and DSL services are not readily available, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics (SA). Public funding and support from some commercial users are helping to raise hopes that fixed wireless could finally support viable residential services, says SA. The… Continue reading Wireless Residential Could Offer Broadband Alternative
Sky Networks managing director Mark Sharman has quit the satellite broadcaster in the first senior management change since the appointment of James Murdoch as chief executive earlier this month.Sharman, who oversees production for all Sky’s wholly owned channels except Sky Sports, will make his surprise departure at the end of the month after reportedly turning… Continue reading Sharman Resigns As Managing Director Of Sky Networks
Channel 4 has revealed that its Christmas schedule will centre around a five-hour special which will count down The 100 Greatest Musicals of all time.The special viewing marathon will be hosted by Denise Van Outen and will feature both classic and contemporary musicals. The channel will also screen a special update of Operatunity – The… Continue reading Channel 4 Unveils Musical Christmas Schedule
Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) has become the latest radio group to report a strong set of financial results this week, following good postings from GWR and Chysalis.Like for like broadcast revenues were up by 6% during the year to September, with national advertising up 9% and local up 3%. Revenues from sponsorship and promotion rose… Continue reading Scottish Radio Sees Airtime Revenue Up 6% In 2003
The UK television airtime market will see flat advertising growth for 2003, rising to 3.5% for 2004, according to analysts at Lehman Brothers.Also On MediaTelINSIGHT Today….US Online Content Revenue Forecasts From eMarketerUS consumer online content spending will reach $1.4 billion in 2003, up by 10.4% over 2002, according to a new report from eMarketer.Subscribers to… Continue reading MediaTelINSIGHT:ITV Revenue Forecasts From Lehman Brothers
Capital Radio was seen in the spotlight, down 1.93% following the announcement that it is to buy London radio group, Choice FM, for around £15 million. Capital already owns 19% of the Choice group, which it acquired in September 2001 for £3.3 million (see Capital Radio Takes Choice FM For £15 Million).Elsewhere, the Hollinger International… Continue reading Sharewatch: Capital Falls On Choice Acquisition
Coca-Cola is to stop aiming its television commercials at children under the age of twelve, amid increasing calls for a ban on food and drink advertising to combat the growing problem of obesity.The world’s largest soft drinks company confirmed yesterday that it had abandoned the so-called pester power strategy that tempts children to pressure their… Continue reading Coke Promises To End Advertising Aimed At Children
New research has revealed that broadband growth would be boosted if the current regulation was changed to encourage more competition by breaking BT’s monopoly of the market. The newly created Broadband Industry Group, which comprises Brightview, Cable & Wireless, Centrica, Energis, Freeserve and Tiscali, claims that only greater competition can ensure the potential of broadband.… Continue reading BT Monopoly Blamed For Hampering Broadband Growth
New research has revealed that broadband growth would be boosted if the current regulation was changed to encourage more competition by breaking BT’s monopoly of the market.The newly created Broadband Industry Group, which comprises Brightview, Cable & Wireless, Centrica, Energis, Freeserve and Tiscali, claims that only greater competition can ensure the potential of broadband.The group… Continue reading BT Monopoly Blamed For Hampering Broadband Growth
