Mobile operators are in a good position to boost their revenues by offering users compelling mobile phone content, according to a new report by Ovum. The consulting company predicts that by the end of 2005, operators will make more money from content than all other players put together.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…TV Merger Likely To… Continue reading MediaTelINSIGHT:Wireless Operators To Reap Content Revenue Benefits
Capital Radio was seen in the spotlight yesterday, rising 5.97%. However, dealers have attributed the increase to a squeeze in low volume trading.Elsewhere, BSkyB was also in focus, up 2.13% following chief executive, Tony Ball’s, tour de force at last weekend’s International Television Festival, in which he made numerous bullish comments about the Sky and… Continue reading Sharewatch: Capital Radio Rises As Traders Squeeze
Channel Five has secured Cadbury Fingers as the sponsor its new family movie strand, in deal thought to be worth £1.7 million over the next 12 months.The deal comprises promotional spots around all films scheduled on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, with titles including The Addams Family, Flubber and the movie premiere of animated children’s favourite,… Continue reading Five Secures Cadbury For Film Sponsorship Deal
Only around 13% of European mobile users are interested in using their phones to make payments for services, according to a report by Forrester Research. A survey of mobile users across twenty European countries found that only 13% of users claim to be likely or very like to use mobile payment services if they were… Continue reading Few Mobile Users Interested In Mobile Payments
British broadcasters need to take more risks if they are to produce international television hits to rival The Sopranos and Sex And The City, according to Chris Albrecht, chief executive of subscription-funded US cable channel HBO.Delivering The Worldview Address at this year’s Media Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival, Albrecht, who oversees all of HBO’s original… Continue reading MGEITF 2003: HBO Boss Calls Form More Risky UK Television
The merger of Carlton and Granada into one ITV company will go ahead even if the Government forces them to sell off the two airtime sales houses, according to senior executives at this year’s Guardian Edinburgh Television Festival (GEITF). Tess Alps, chairman of media buying group PHD, said: “Advertisers are realistic and we know that… Continue reading Sales House Divestment Will Not Halt ITV Merger
The cost of digital TV set-top box equipment could fall as low as €36 (£27) by 2007, as fierce competition in the supplier market continues to drive down prices, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…US Hi-Tech Publishing Ad Volumes Fall 17% In JulyThe US hi-tech business publishing sector saw… Continue reading MediaTelINSIGHT: DTV Equipment Costs To Fall Below £30 By 2007
Pre-tax profits at regional newspaper group, Johnston Press, jumped by 51% in the first half of the year, as advertising revenues nudged up by 3%. The company’s figures were bolstered by the integration of Regional Independent Media (RIM), which it acquired in April last year (see Johnston Press Acquires RIM Newspaper Business). Operating profits were… Continue reading Johnston Press Sees Profits Jump After RIM Acquisition
Pre-tax profits at regional newspaper group, Johnston Press, jumped by 51% in the first half of the year, as advertising revenues nudged up by 3%.The company’s figures were bolstered by the integration of Regional Independent Media (RIM), which it acquired in April last year. Operating profits were up by 35% to £84.1 million including the… Continue reading Johnston Press Sees Profits Jump After RIM Acquisition
Chrysalis Radio has secured Telewest Broadband as the six-figure sponsor of Heart 100.7 in the West Midlands.The 12-month deal, planned and negotiated by Media Insight, will run during Nick Piercy’s Evening Drivetime show and will promote Telewest Broadband’s blueyonder 2Mb internet service, which claims to be four times faster than other leading broadband suppliers.On air… Continue reading Chrysalis Brings Telewest To Heart Of West Midlands
