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 to… Continue reading BBC Resolves Digital Distribution Dispute With BSkyB
The latest NRS figures for the six months to April 2003 reveal another impressive period for Richard Desmond’s Daily Star, which continues to shine with its no-nonsense approach to celebrity news and sport boosting readership.The title outperformed its tabloid rivals during April, with readership increasing by a notable 31.5% year on year. The Sun managed… Continue reading NRS National Newspaper Round-Up – April 2003
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
BT is merging its Openworld high-speed internet service into a new joint venture with Yahoo! The move, which comes as BT pledges to put broadband at centre of its strategy, will see the creation of a new endeavour called BT Yahoo! Broadband. The co-branded service will give BT Openworld users access to a range of… Continue reading BT Goes Down Broadband Road With Yahoo!
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
The number of active internet users worldwide will rise to almost 725 million in 2004, according to the latest forecasts from eMarketer. Recent studies have indicated that North America is no longer the world leader in terms of number of users (see Global Internet Population Tops 600 Million). This is supported by the eMarketer research… Continue reading Double Digit Internet Growth Continues
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
While Carlton and Granada go to greater and greater lengths to push through their long-awaited merger, analysts have warned that the second half of 2003 is likely to bring only ‘minimal’ growth for UK TV advertising. Further down the line, there are fears that PVRs could lead to greater fragmentation in the TV industry. A… Continue reading INSIGHTanalysis: Broadcasting Chiefs Look To The Future
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
Outdoor advertising group Mega Profile has merged with Forrest Outdoor Media to develop the market for large scale poster sites in Scotland.The newly consolidated group will be called Mega Forrest and will be jointly owned by the two companies, which hope to grow their business north of the border.Mega Forrest will aim to drive the… Continue reading Mega Profile And Forrest Outdoor Merge In Scotland
