The Daily Telegraph is continuing its efforts to appeal to a younger readership by sponsoring the Rip Curl Boardmasters surf and skate festival in Newquay, which runs between 26 July and 3 August.The recently relaunched broadsheet is running an in-paper competition with Nokia to offer readers the chance to win a weekend for four in… Continue reading Surf’s Up As Daily Telegraph Targets Younger Readers
Sunrise Radio’s bid to acquire Mean Country 1035 AM has been given preliminary approval by the Radio Authority, following the passing of the Government’s Communications Act last week (see Parliament Finally Green Lights Communications Act).Sunrise, which operates radio stations for Asian listeners in London and across the UK, is planning to takeover Mean Radio Holdings,… Continue reading Watchdog Shines On Sunrise Radio’s Mean Country Bid
Virgin Radio has promoted its sponsorship account manager, Louise Reeves, to the role of head of sponsorship.Reeves joined Virgin Radio three years ago and has a range of experience throughout the station’s sales department, including a stint as senior sales executive in new media and promotions.She said: “I look forward to making sure our sponsorships… Continue reading Virgin Radio Appoints New Head Of Sponsorship
Following a less than impressive second quarter, analysts have revised their outlook for US radio advertising and growth in this sector is predicted to be less than originally envisaged. Merrill Lynch has now cut its full-year 2003 growth forecast from 3.3% to 2.7%.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…UBM Reports Continued Hi-Tech Ad Decline In JuneThe hi-tech… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: US Radio Update From Merrill Lynch
The US hi-tech publishing sector saw its advertising page volumes decline by 15.4% year on year during June, according to the latest figures from United Business Media (UBM). The group’s own CMP Media business saw volumes drop by just 4.7% during the month. In the calendar year to June, the technology publishing market saw volumes… Continue reading UBM Reports Continued Hi-Tech Ad Decline In June
Haim Saban, the US media investor, plans to make a second attempt to acquire the assets of the indebted Kirch media empire, according to new reports. Just six weeks after opting out of a €2 billion deal (see Kirch TV Deal Hits The Rocks), Saban has apparently returned with a reduced bid for KirchMedia. He… Continue reading Saban Back In For KirchMedia
The Financial Times has appointed Gill Hart to the position of marketing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.The role includes responsibility for all marketing strategy and activity in the EMEA region, which covers the FT newspaper and FT.com in the UK.Hart was previously marketing and operations director for the Financial Times… Continue reading FT Appoints Hart As Marketing Director For EMEA Region
United Business Media has added to its stable of construction magazines with the acquisition of Aprovia UK for £79 million.The deal will see Aprovia, which includes The Builder Group and Barbour Index, integrated into UBM’s CMP Information division. It was bought by venture capitalists Cinven, Carlyle and Apax from Vivendi Universal in June 2002.The Builder… Continue reading UBM Builds Up Portfolio With Aprovia Acquisition
Emap’s Smash Hits is to increase its profile in the run up to next month’s ABC results with the launch of a one-off Summer Quiz Special.The 52-page spin-off title, which goes on sale on 13 August priced at £2.50, will feature more than 100 celebrity quizzes and will be covermounted with a special Smash Hits… Continue reading Smash Hits Launches One-Off Quiz Special
The concept of on-demand television has remained tantalisingly out of reach of both consumers and telecoms operators for a good number of years now. Often hailed as a potential revolution in viewing habits and as a key source of new revenue for cable and telco companies, the video on-demand (VOD) sector has nevertheless so far… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: Video On-Demand Remains On Hold
