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Concerns over the inexperience and intentions of new BSkyB chief executive James Murdoch are likely to prolong uncertainty at the company, according to city analysts. The appointment of Murdoch, youngest son of media baron Rupert, has irked shareholders concerned that the family may be exerting too great an influence at the satellite broadcaster (see Murdoch’s… Continue reading BSkyB Coronation Could Cause Disruption, Says Merrill Lynch

The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) has launched its first ever integrated marketing push to raise awareness and understanding of the medium.The landmark campaign, which marks the first unified campaign to promote online as a key marketing ingredient, will feature the strapline: “Online: The interactive ingredient”.The campaign aims to communicate to advertisers, media planners and agencies… Continue reading IAB Launches First Ever Marketing Campaign

Clear Channel Communications saw turnover rise in the third quarter of 2003 but the flat performance of the radio division shows that this sector remains slow. Total revenues at the US media corporation rose by 9% to $2.54 billion with net profits coming in at $636.0 million, up from $212.5 million in 2002. The gain… Continue reading Clear Channel Waiting On Radio Recovery

Concerns over the inexperience and intentions of new BSkyB chief executive James Murdoch are likely to prolong uncertainty at the company, according to city analysts.The appointment of Murdoch, youngest son of media baron Rupert, has irked shareholders concerned that the family may be exerting too great an influence at the satellite broadcaster.Merrill Lynch believes that… Continue reading BSkyB Coronation Could Cause Disruption

Carlton and Granada have confirmed that the former head of Lloyds TSB Sir Brian Pitman is to become interim chairman of ITV plc (see Allen Deal Could Spark Fresh Shareholder Dispute). A steering committee of six non-executive directors, three from Carlton and three from Granada, met earlier today to discuss the future of the board,… Continue reading ITV Plc Unveils Steering Committee

BSkyB is bracing itself for a torrent of shareholder unrest following the appointment of James Murdoch, son of group chairman Rupert Murdoch, as its new chief executive.According to Sky, James Murdoch was appointed following the unanimous recommendation of a four-member nomination committee of non-executive board members. As a result the board had the simple choice… Continue reading Murdoch’s Son Lands Top Job At BSkyB

The Advertising Association’s Food Advertising Unit (FAU) has condemned Labour MP Debra Shipley’s latest attempt to ban the advertising of junk food to children as an unsatisfactory “quick fix” solution.Earlier today Shipley introduced a ten minute rule bill which aims to: “ban the advertising of high fat, high sugar and high salt content food and… Continue reading AA Refutes Calls To Ban Food Ads To Kids

Mirror Group Newspapers has appointed Clare Dove as its new Director of Advertising.Dove, who will take up the position in January next year, will have responsibility for the ad sales operations of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and the People. She will report to Ellis Watson, General Manager of Mirror Group Newspapers.Prior to joining the… Continue reading MGN Appoints New Director Of Advertising

Online analysis group, Hitwise, has launched a new lifestyle tool which will enable advertisers to track the profiles of UK internet users across more than 2,500 websites.In partnership with business solutions group, Experian, Hitwise hopes to enable marketers to understand their online customer base more.Based on a sample of over 70,000 panellists, Hitwise Lifestyle overlays… Continue reading Hitwise Launches New Lifestyle Tool

The closing date for the MediaTel Group Sports Quiz is Friday, so visit http://www.mediatelgroup.co.uk/sportsquiz to enter now.Make your 25 sporting predictions now for your chance to win prizes ranging from a haircut at Toni & Guy to a box for you and 9 mates at West Ham in January. Alternatively you could see Justin Timberlake… Continue reading Last Chance To Enter The MediaTel Group Sports Quiz