This month sees the release of the 100th issue of Official UK PlayStation Magazine (OPM). Published by Future Publishing, the best-selling magazine is the only title still dedicated to the original Sony PlayStation. Featuring news, reviews and previews of all the latest games, OPM launched in November 1995 as the only official magazine dedicated to… Continue reading Playstation Magazine Reveals 100th Issue
Total UK advertising expenditure was relatively flat in 2002 as the football World Cup prompted a second half revival following a difficult start to the year, according to figures published today.The Advertising Statistics Yearbook from the Advertising Association shows that spending, including agency and production costs increased by 1.2% to £16.7 billion. However, this equated… Continue reading Nominal Growth For Advertising Market In 2002
Capital Radio boss, David Mansfield, has moved to rule out a potential takeover by American-owned Clear Channel following the relaxation of the media ownership regulations (see Draft Communications Bill Relaxes Cross Media Rules).Lowry Mays, chief executive of Clear Channel, has made no secret of his intention to acquire a major UK radio group once the… Continue reading Capital Radio Chief Moves To Quash Clear Channel Takeover
Capital Radio boss, David Mansfield, has moved to rule out a potential takeover by American-owned Clear Channel following the relaxation of the media ownership regulations. Lowry Mays, chief executive of Clear Channel, has made no secret of his intention to acquire a major UK radio group once the Communications Bill comes into force (see NewsLine)… Continue reading Capital Radio Chief Moves To Quash Clear Channel Takeover
UK advertising expenditure totalled £16.7 billion in 2002, according to latest statistics from the Advertising Association. Cinema advertising, direct mail and the internet all saw healthy gains but the press sector continued to perform poorly with revenues down by almost £200 million to £8.31 billion.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Website Affinity Driving Purchase Intent, Says StudyInternet… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: 2002 UK Advertising Revenue Figures
Greg Dyke, director general of the BBC, has warned that the relaxation of the media ownership regulations could lead to the market being flooded with radio stations that are simply in the business of ”selling products” for advertisers. Speaking at this yearÂ’s annual Radio Festival in Birmingham, Dyke criticised the GovernmentÂ’s plans to allow just… Continue reading Dyke Warns Against Regulatory Free For All
Trinity Mirror was seen in the spotlight, up 2.05%, on reports that chief executive, Sly Bailey, has ruled out the demerger of the company’s national and regional newspapers and is set to initiate a thorough cost-cutting programme (see Bailey Seeks To Cut Costs At Trinity Mirror).Cordiant also remained in focus, down 6.67%. The stock was… Continue reading Sharewatch: Trinity Rises On Positive Comments
Guardian Unlimited is to introduce a range of paid-for web content and services from later this month, including digital editions of the Guardian and the Observer.Although access to the core Guardian Unlimited network will remain free and unrestricted, users will be able to purchase an ad-free version of the site for £20 a year and… Continue reading Guardian To Charge For Web Content
The government’s last minute agreement with Lord Puttnam may not be enough to secure the smooth passage of the Communications Bill through the Lords, after Liberal Democrat peer Lord McNally called for a specific ban on Rupert Murdoch buying Channel Five. Liberal Democrat peers are hoping to force an amendment to the bill which would… Continue reading Lib Dems May Scupper Communications Bill Compromise
Greg Dyke, director general of the BBC, has warned that the relaxation of the media ownership regulations could lead to the market being flooded with radio stations that are simply in the business of “selling products” for advertisers.Speaking at this year’s annual Radio Festival in Birmingham, Dyke criticised the Government’s plans to allow just two… Continue reading Dyke Warns Against Regulatory Free For All
