Chrysalis Radio has promoted Sarah Pomroy to the role of co-funding director with responsibility for leading a team dedicated to attracting advertisers to the group’s three analogue networks.Over the last few years the co-funding team has brought together a range of consumer brands and retailers and has worked on combining client spend to create tailored… Continue reading Chrysalis Radio Promotes Pomroy To Co-Funding Director
Week on week analysis of the media sector reveals a strong performance from the Wireless Group, which was seen up 10.74% after posting its first ever half year profit. The group was further lifted by positive guidance from management, which revealed it is confident that the company will go from strength to strength in the… Continue reading Sharewatch: Wireless Group Rises On Positive Results
Global market research firm, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), this morning said that it expects full-year revenues to be in line with expectations, after the first half delivered operating profit up by 5.1% to £25.8 million.Pre-tax profits at the company rose by 8.9% to £20.7 million in H1, despite what chief executive Mike Kirkham described as… Continue reading TNS Holds Steady In Soft Markets
BSkyB has appointed its former customer marketing director, Ian Shepherd, as managing director of Sky Interactive.Shepherd, who takes up the role with immediate effect, will take on responsibility for all of Sky Active’s business streams, which include Sky.com and Sky Text.He will report directly to director of sales and marketing, Jon Florsheim, who said: “Ian… Continue reading Shepherd Appointed As Managing Director Of Sky Interactive
BSkyB is believed to be planning to restructure its pricing scheme in an attempt to increase the number of people buying its Sky Plus service and boost its revenue per user figures.Reports suggest that sales of Sky Plus have so far been disappointing, with just 105,000 people buying the integrated video recorder and satellite receiver,… Continue reading BSkyB Restructures Pricing Scheme To Boost Sky Plus
Following an investigation of the bidding process, the European Commission is expected to register its disapproval at the way BSkyB was able to secure all four rights packages in the recent auction of live Premiership football matches. According to a report in The Observer, the commission will renew its ‘statement of objections’ if it finds… Continue reading EC Stance Threatens BSkyB Football Deal
The ITC has refused to censure Channel Five despite concerns over links between sponsorship and the content of its recent Dinner Doctors series.The programme was funded by Heinz and was created to show busy families how to make meal times more appetising using everyday ingredients. It included advice from a relationship expert and a chef… Continue reading ITC Clears Five Over Heinz Programme Sponsorship
BSkyB is believed to be planning a restructure of its pricing scheme in an attempt to increase the number of people buying its Sky Plus personal video recorder (PVR) service and to boost the company’s average revenue per user (APRU) figures. Reports suggest that sales of Sky Plus have so far been disappointing, with just… Continue reading BSkyB Looks To Boost Sky Plus PVR Sales
The Telegraph is attempting to drive circulation with the launch of its annual short breaks promotion, which offers readers cut-price accommodation at more than 350 hotels across the country.The promotion began on Saturday with a special 24-page tabloid supplement listing the available hotels and discounts. Readers wishing to take part in the promotion must collect… Continue reading Telegraph Launches Short Breaks Promo To Boost Sales
Global market research firm, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), this morning said that it expects full-year revenues to be in line with expectations, after the first half delivered operating profit up by 5.1% to £25.8 million. Pre-tax profits at the company rose by 8.9% to £20.7 million in H1, despite what chief executive Mike Kirkham described… Continue reading TNS Holds Steady In Soft Markets
