AOL has finally confirmed that it has signed a high-profile deal with Dixons to promote its dial-up internet services in the electrical retailer’s 1,100 stores throughout the UK.The deal, which is thought to be worth around £100 million, follows the decision taken by rival internet service provider, Freeserve, not to renew its exclusive five year… Continue reading AOL Signs Major Internet Marketing Deal With Dixons
The Wireless Group has reported its first ever half year profit and management is confident that the company will go from strength to strength in the near future.The radio firm saw turnover rise by 3.8% to £14.8 million in the six months to the end of June with revenues from the thirteen local stations up… Continue reading Wireless Group Hits Right Frequency In H1
News International is relaunching the Saturday edition of The Times with new sections, increased coverage and new writers in an attempt to increase the circulation of the title.The new-look paper, which goes on sale this Saturday, will give greater prominence to home, foreign and business news, as well as comment and analysis. It will also… Continue reading Times Relaunches Saturday Edition With Extra Content
Hachette Filipacchi’s flagship women’s fashion title, Elle, has secured American Express to sponsor a special talent search in conjunction with its current ‘long live dreams’ ad campaign.The seven-month deal will see American Express sponsor a 34-page special edition of Elle, featuring the winners of the talent search. The one-off magazine, entitled Future Elle, will be… Continue reading Elle Secures American Express For Fashion Partnership
In 2007, the majority of internet users in prominent western countries will be experienced surfers. Even now, the US can no longer claim be the most web savvy nation, according to a study by Jupiter Research.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Email To Drive Mobile Data Revenues In EuropeMobile operators and technology providers are yet to fully… Continue reading MediaTelINSIGHT: Seasoned Net Users Hold Sway In 2007
David Palmer, the former group chief executive of the Financial Times, has emerged as a bidder for the Irish newspapers owned by Trinity Mirror. According to The Times, Palmer has joined forces with the private equity firm HgCapital and held talks with Trinity and its adviser UBS as recently as last week. The Irish titles,… Continue reading Palmer Casts Eye Over Trinity’s Irish Titles
The Wireless Group has reported its first ever half year profit and management is confident that the company will go from strength to strength in the near future. The radio firm saw turnover rise by 3.8% to £14.8 million in the six months to the end of June with revenues from the thirteen local stations… Continue reading Wireless Group Hits Right Frequency In H1
Lord Black, the chairman of Hollinger International, has signalled his intention to sell a minority stake in the company, but played down talk of financial crisis at the newspaper group. Last month, Hollinger, whose interests include the Telegraph Group, cut its full year income forecasts in the wake of disappointing second quarter results. The company… Continue reading Black Awaits New Investment At Hollinger
Week on week analysis of the media sector reveals a strong performance for Capital, which rose 10.95% to 557˝p. However, dealers attributed the increase to a squeeze in low volume trading.Elsewhere, ITV partners Carlton and Granada were seen in focus, down 6.56% and 7.03% respectively. However, ITV’s director of programmes, Nigel Pickard, recently outlined plans… Continue reading Sharewatch: Capital Rises On Positive Sentiment
Five has appointed head of factual, Dan Chambers, as its new director of programmes, replacing the outgoing Kevin Lygo, who is leaving to return to Channel 4 (see Lygo Set To Return To Channel 4).Chambers joined Five in November 2001 and has been responsible for commissioning programmes such as Britain’s Finest, World War One In… Continue reading Five Picks Chambers As New Director Of Programmes
