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Talk of a business press revival has cooled after it was revealed that US B2B advertising pages fell by almost 10% in July. The latest data from American Business Media (ABM) shows that ad spending was 7.9% lower in July 2003 than in the same month last year. Pages declined by 9.7% with all twelve… Continue reading US B2B Advertising Slows In July

Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) has said that like-for-like group revenues are estimated to have increased by 5% in the past year and the company anticipates further growth in coming periods.In a trading statement today, SRH claimed that radio revenues for the twelve months to September 30 are expected to be 6% higher than last last… Continue reading SRH Buoyed By Strong Revenue Growth

The market for multi-channel television has experienced unprecedented growth so far this year and now extends to more than 10 million homes in the UK, according to a new study from Continental Research. The Autumn 2003 Digital TV Report reveals that the successful launch of Freeview and growth of the Sky digital subscriber base has… Continue reading Digital TV Now Reaches More Than 10 Million UK Homes

Senior ITV executive, Mick Desmond, has reportedly warned that the television network could face an annual loss of £100 million in advertising revenue if the Government forces the sale of both of its sales houses.Desmond, joint managing director of ITV, reportedly said that the divestment of Carlton and Granada’s sales houses to be run by… Continue reading ITV Boss Warns Divestment Could Lead To £100m Ad Loss

The declining power ratio of ITV1 in the fragmenting television marketplace was once again evident during August. The UK’s largest commercial broadcaster experienced a 9.1% year on year decline in ad revenues as its market share continued to decline at the hands of its satellite rivals. Satellite revenues grew by almost 25% year on year… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up- August 2003 (Non-Subscribers)

US online ad spending will increase by 14.5% to almost $7 billion this year, higher than previously anticipated, according to Geoffrey Ramsey, CEO of new media research and analysis firm eMarketer.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Rights Issue Underway At NTLUK cable operator NTL is to proceed with a $1 billion rights issue as it seeks to… Continue reading MediaTelINSIGHT: Online Advertising Back In Fashion

Week on week analysis of the media sector revealed a poor performance for Emap, which fell by 8.95% week on week following a cautious earnings report.The group is forecasting a 3% increase in revenues when its first-half results are issued in November. However, it claims it is premature to suggest that market conditions are improving… Continue reading Sharewatch: Emap Falls On Poor Guidance

UK cable operator NTL is to proceed with a $1 billion rights issue as it seeks to reduce its debt burden and generate new business in the UK. The Sunday Times reports that the company has received the backing of two major shareholders, WR Huff Asset Management and Franklin Mutual Advisors, and hopes to save… Continue reading Rights Issue Underway At NTL

Capital Radio has announced plans to extend its alternative music brand, Xfm, to Dublin and is to bid for the new analogue radio licence due to be awarded next year.The station has secured a variety of key figures in the Irish music scene to support the bid, including Pop Stars: The Rivals judge, Louis Walsh.… Continue reading Capital Radio Looks To Expand XFM Brand To Dublin

Freeserve is launching the industry’s first free package advice line with the backing of a multimillion pound marketing campaign.The UK’s largest internet service provider will unveil an extensive television, radio and press campaign later this month to raise awareness of the advice line, which will help consumers chose the right internet package to suit their… Continue reading Freeserve Backs New Advice Line With Major Ad Campaign