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The number of British companies with broadband internet access has more than doubled over the last year to 39%, according to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce. The survey shows that more than half of all companies believe that broadband is critical for success of their business, with one in six firms planning… Continue reading British Businesess See Broadband Uptake Double

Channel 4 has appointed Michael Hodgson as its new head of corporate development, with responsibility for forging business relationships with third parties.Hodgson, who is currently investment director of the media team at venture capitalist firm, 3i, will take up his new post at the end of September. He will report to Rob Woodward, Channel 4’s… Continue reading Channel 4 Appoints New Head Of Corporate Development

The third generation phone operator 3 is to launch a new handset to boost uptake of its services in the UK. The Motorola A920 comes on the market this week and is exclusively available to 3G subscribers. The distinctive looking phone has a full-colour widescreen display to highlight 3’s person-to-person video calling capabilities. The handset… Continue reading Advanced Handset Invigorates 3G Market

AMV BBDO has consolidated its position as the UK’s largest advertising agency with billings of £345 million in the twelve months to the end of June, according to figures from Nielsen Media Research.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…British Businesess See Broadband Uptake DoubleThe number of British companies with broadband internet access has more than doubled over… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: Mixed Fortunes For Leading Agencies

Chrysalis was seen in focus yesterday, up 6.1% after analysts at UBS Warburg reiterated profit forecasts for the group, while Bridgewell Securities suggested a sum of the parts valuation of 230p for the group.Elsewhere, regional press group Johnston Press was seen up 2.01% after reporting a significant half year increase in revenue and profit.Broader market… Continue reading Sharewatch: Chrysalis Rises On Strong Valuation

Ad agencies Ogilvy & Mather and OgilvyOne have unveiled a new brand motivation programme, which will use dance-based training to increase creativity.The project is part of the Arts & Business New Partners programme, which is designed to help businesses try something new with the arts and improve employee interaction.Ogilvy believes the study of dance movement… Continue reading Ogilvy Employs Dance To Lift Creative Spirit

Edgar Bronfman Jnr, vice-chairman at Vivendi Universal, has called on directors to accept his bid for the group’s US entertainment assets rather than merge with TV network NBC. The media giant aims to raise $14 billion from the sale of the film studios, cable channels and theme parks that make up Vivendi Universal Entertainment (VUE).… Continue reading Bronfman Dismisses Rival’s Bid For VUE

A new generation of so-called ‘super youth’ consumers are extending their carefree lifestyles well past their late twenties and into their thirties, according to new research from Emap.The study claims that this new group of consumers is living proof that the rules of youth marketing can apply far beyond the age of 24, which is… Continue reading Research Reveals Importance Of Super Youth Consumers

News Corporation has announced that it has sold its shareholding in Japanese satellite broadcaster Sky Perfect Communications in a deal worth $227 million. The media giant said that its 8.1% stake in Sky Perfect had been sold to the company’s exisiting shareholders, namely Sony, Fuji Television and trading house Itochu. The divestment follows the disposal… Continue reading Murdoch Walks Away From Japanese TV Scene

More than three quarters of regional newspapers have halted the practise of bulk sales, which many media buyers believe artificially inflates circulation figures.The Newspaper Society claims that 75.3% of regional papers reporting in the latest ABC circulation period have scrapped bulk-sales altogether.The move follows the latest ABC circulation figures for the January to June 2003… Continue reading Regional Newspapers Move To Abolish Bulk Sales