Aegis Group has appointed Nigel Morris as the first ever head of its global interactive division, in a move that reflects a return to confidence in the online advertising market.In his new role, Morris will be responsible for developing the interactive business across 22 countries into a truly cohesive global network with common products, systems… Continue reading Aegis Appoints First Head Of Global Interactive Division
Online spending in the UK has almost doubled in the past year as the internet population continues to grow and more consumers are attracted by the lower prices and sheer convenience of web shopping. Broadband is also having a significant effect on ecommerce activity. The Autumn 2003 Internet Report from Continental Research provides an update… Continue reading UK Becoming More Internet-Friendly
The US Senate has stepped up its efforts to scupper new media ownership laws by invoking a seldom used “congressional veto” that threatens to frustrate rule makers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking to relax existing restrictions on ownership. Proposed moves include scrapping the ban on cross-ownership of newspapers and television and allowing broadcast… Continue reading US Congress Stands Up To FCC Over Media Ownership
The independent spending power of women has grown significantly over the past twenty years, according to new research which suggests that advertisers may need to re-think their approach to gender specific marketing.The study from Datamonitor reveals that in 2003 women’s spending reached over £1,400 billion and is set to hit almost £2,000 billion in the… Continue reading Research Reveals Spending Power Of The Superwoman
Granada Enterprises Interactive has extended Nestle’s ground-breaking sponsorship of Pop Idol with a special “Choc Idol” vote on its interactive platform.Viewers are able to vote for their favourite “Choc Idol”, as well as their favourite Pop Idol by using the red button on ITV’s enhanced interactive application. According to Granada, the competition has been very… Continue reading Nestle Expands Pop Idol Sponsorship
Independent News & Media, publisher of the Independent and the Belfast Telegraph was seen under pressure, down 6.61%, on reports it is planning a bid for Trinity Mirror’s Irish titles.Elsewhere, SMG was seen in focus, down 4.55%, after posting weak results. Turnover at the group’s flagship Virgin Radio station fell by 13% to £11.8 million.Andrew… Continue reading Sharewatch: Independent Falls On Acquisition Speculation
Capital Radio Group has appointed John McGeough as its new group sales director across its portfolio of brands, including Capital FM, Capital Gold, Century and Xfm.McGeough, who is currently media trading director at media agency MGOMD, will join Capital later this year and report to Linda Grant, who was recently appointed commercial managing director at… Continue reading Capital Appoints McGeough As Group Sales Director
BBC Worldwide has secured a ground-breaking deal with Vodafone Live! to provide the mobile group with downloadable content from classic programmes such as Fawlty Towers.The deal will allow Vodafone Live customers to view classic scenes from BBC comedies on their mobile phones and it is expected similar deals will be hatched by rival broadcasters and… Continue reading BBC Worldwide Secures Content Deal With Vodafone
Emap is expanding its Smash Hits brand on terrestrial television with the launch of its Smash Hits Chart Show on Channel 4.The weekly 30-minute show will be shown on C4 on Saturdays at 12.30pm from September 13th, as part of the cult-status T4 strand. Channel 4 has poached the show from Channel 5 and commissioned… Continue reading Emap Extends Smash Hits Brand To Channel 4
BBC1 scored a ratings victory last night with almost 11 million viewers tuning in to watch England’s 2-0 defeat of Liechtenstein.According to unofficial overnight figures from BARB, viewing peaked at 10.9 million, with an average of 10.3 million watching between 7.30 and 10pm.The success of the match hit viewing over at ITV1, where The Bill… Continue reading BBC Scores With Football Coverage
