Ofcom, the new media and communications super-regulator, has begun the next phase of its recruitment process and is searching for candidates to fill 13 specific roles including head of audience, consumer and market research.The new catch-all organisation appointed its chief executive and senior management team earlier this year (see Ofcom Announces Senior Management Team), but… Continue reading Ofcom Begins Next Phase Of Recruitment
The BBC has resolved its dispute with BSkyB over the positioning of BBC1 and BBC2 on the satellite broadcaster’s electronic programming guide. Earlier this year the Corporation’s decision not to renew its digital encryption deal with BSkyB sparked a row between the two broadcasting heavyweights, with the latter threatening to relegate the BBC’s flagship channels… Continue reading BBC Resolves Digital Distribution Dispute With BSkyB
Shares in Cordiant Communications were suspended on the London Stock Exchange this morning pending clarification of the advertising group’s tenuous financial situation.The latest development comes after a weekend of intricate negotiations as Cordiant sought to secure a buyer. A takeover appears to be the only way the company can be saved following a number of… Continue reading Cordiant Shares Suspended Amid Takeover Fight
Shares in Cordiant Communications were suspended on the London Stock Exchange this morning pending clarification of the advertising group’s tenuous financial situation. The latest development comes after a weekend of intricate negotiations as Cordiant sought to secure a buyer. A takeover appears to be the only way the company can be saved following a number… Continue reading Cordiant Shares Suspended Amid Takeover Fight
UK cinema admissions remained virtually static year on year during May at 13.8 million, despite the highly anticipated release of The Matrix Reloaded.The latest figures from the Cinema Advertising Association (CAA) show cinema admissions averaged 3.12 million a week during the month, reflecting a plateau in the recent growth enjoyed by the medium.May’s admissions were… Continue reading Matrix Fails To Reload Cinema Admissions In May
Lord Black, chairman of Hollinger, may be forced to sell assets to avert the collapse of his publishing group following a failed attempt to restructure company debts. Last month, Hollinger, the parent company of The Daily Telegraph, called on preference shareholders to agree to a deferment of redemption on the basis that it could not… Continue reading Shareholders Reject Hollinger Proposals
Future Digital is expanding its magazine portfolio with the launch of a new monthly photography magazine, entitled Digital Photography Techniques.The new 116-page title launches later this month with a coverprice of £5 and contains practical hints and tips on the art of digital photography.Each issue of Digital Photography Techniques will feature a CD including various… Continue reading Future Expands Digital Photography Portfolio
Trinity Mirror is believed to have ruled out selling its national newspaper titles, which include the Daily Mirror and the People, following an extensive review of its business. According to a report in today’s Times, the decision to keep the titles was the result of a wide ranging review of the company instigated by Trinity’s… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Rules Out Newspaper Sales
Trinity Mirror is believed to have ruled out selling its national newspaper titles, which include the Daily Mirror and the People, following an extensive review of its business.According to a report in today’s Times, the decision to keep the titles was the result of a wide ranging review of the company instigated by Trinity’s new… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Rules Out Newspaper Sales
Virgin Radio has secured the first three brands to use its recently launched Roadies advertising initiative.Orange, Landrover Dealers and Virgin Trains have all signed up to the package, which is aimed at in-car audiences and provides brands with solus advertising within Virgin Radio’s traffic bulletins.Advertisers are given a unique slot in the bulletin, which is… Continue reading Virgin Gets First Advertisers On Roadies
