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Guardian Media Group (GMG) is looking at the possibility of making a bid for Capital Radio, as part of plans to expand its radio interests. The move follows the breakdown of the group’s negotiations to buy out its joint venture associate, BC Partners, in the Autotrader publishing business. GMG, which publishes the Guardian and Observer,… Continue reading Guardian Media Sounds Out Capital Radio Bid

RAJAR’s managing director, Jane O’Hara, claims that the creation of a single source audience measurement system for television and radio has never been more possible.Speaking at Emap’s digital radio seminar last Friday, O’Hara said that the blurring boundaries between TV, radio and other media had significantly strengthened arguments in favour of a consumer focussed, single… Continue reading Single Source Audience Measurement Never More Possible

Big Brother returned to our screens with a bang on Friday as a peak audience of 7.4 million people tuned in to Channel 4 for the first instalment of this year’s reality TV extravaganza.Unofficial overnight figures from BARB show that the opening episode, which saw the twelve new housemates attempt to adapt to their new… Continue reading Big Brother Bounces Back With Record Audiences

Cordiant Communications opened strongly on the London Stock Exchange following reports that the ailing advertising group is on the verge of offloading two major assets in a bid to alleviate crippling debts.The Independent On Sunday claimed that Cordiant is completing the formalities pertaining to the sale of PR consultancy Financial Dynamics and Australian ad agency… Continue reading Cordiant Lifted By Disposal Speculation

The Independent Television Commission has upheld a series of complaints against a TV ad for the Sun, which featured a man inhaling helium from a party balloon.The watchdog received a total of 17 complaints about the ad, which was promoting the paper’s two for one ticket offer at Alton Towers.Complainants claimed that inhaling helium was… Continue reading ITC Raps The Sun For Irresponsible Advertising

Emap has appointed Rivals Digital Media to manage its online advertising activity across sites such as FHM and New Woman.The deal will see the independent digital publisher manage campaign implementation, day to day delivery, account management and analysis for Emap’s entire online portfolio. It will also work alongside Emap’s sales team to identify new strategies… Continue reading Emap Appoints Rivals Digital Media To Manage Ad Traffic

Merrill Lynch analysts have slightly downgraded their 2003 US and global advertising growth forecasts, but say that the cuts are much less severe than expected given the “gyrations” experienced so far this year.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Heat Boosts EMAP Consumer Ad Revenues, Says LehmanConsumer publishing ad revenues are expected to rise by 5.8% at EMAP,… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: Ad Forecasts From Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch analysts have slightly downgraded their 2003 US and global advertising growth forecasts, but say that the cuts are much less severe than expected given the “gyrations” experienced so far this year. Viewed in this way, Merrill says that the adjustments are a good thing. US growth, excluding direct marketing, is now expected to… Continue reading Latest US And Global Ad Forecasts From Merrill Lynch

Radio airtime revenues at Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) rose by 5.3% in its first half, not including new acquisitions; this is in line with predictions made in the group’s March trading statement (see Scottish Radio Sees First Half Broadcast Revenues Up 5%). Including the effect of acquisitions during the period, advertising revenues were up by… Continue reading SRH Sees Radio Revenues Up 5% In First Half

Future Publishing is launching an upmarket style magazine called Digital Home, to cover the latest developments in the digital marketplace.The new monthly title, which was tested with a one-off edition last Christmas, will go on sale at the end of May, with the support of an extensive point-of sale promotion.Digital Home will feature articles on… Continue reading Future Publishing Launches Digital Lifestyle Magazine