Beleaguered advertising group Cordiant was once again in focus, up 12.90% yesterday, following reports it is looking to extend its deal with French media giant Publicis, beyond the joint ownership of media buying company Zenith Optimedia.Elsewhere, United Business Media rose 12.29% after a positive AGM and some encouraging comments from brokers.Broader market sentiment was cheered… Continue reading Sharewatch: Cordiant Rises On Acquisition Speculation
Worldwide sales of wireless networking products increased slightly in the first three months of 2003, according to new figures from Dell’Oro Group. The market research firm calculates that the wireless LAN market grew by 1% quarter-on-quarter realising revenues of $411 million. Unit shipments rose 6% to 4.8 million during the period in question. The first… Continue reading Wireless Network Vendors See Growth In Q1
ISBA is appealing to the Department Of Trade And Industry to block plans to limit the value of prizes offered by game shows such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?The EU-wide limit would set the maximum value of prize promotions at £60,000, effectively outlawing TV game shows such as Who Wants To Be A… Continue reading ISBA Moves To Block Limit On Game Show Prizes
The Newspaper Marketing Agency has unveiled its first corporate identity, as it prepares to release the results of a major study into the issues currently facing the sector.An extensive consultation exercise involving 150 interviews with national newspaper owners, advertisers and clients has been carried out since Maureen Duffy was appointed chief executive of the industry… Continue reading NMA Unveils First Corporate Identity
The widely anticipated consolidation of the commercial radio industry suffered a set-back this morning, with confirmation that the Competition Commission has blocked GWR’s bid to buy Chrysalis Radio’s Galaxy 101 and merge it with Vibe FM.GWR, which joint owns Vibe Radio Services with Scottish Radio Holdings, announced its intention to buy the Bristol-based dance music… Continue reading Competition Commission Blocks GWR’s Acquisition Of Galaxy 101
Trinity Mirror has secured a £1 million advertising deal to promote the British Horseracing Board (BHB) across its entire portfolio of national and local papers.The campaign, which is to raise awareness the Summer Triple Crown and Grand Slam, will be handled exclusively by Trinity Mirror, in the first ever ad promotion to integrate both its… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Secures BHB For Cross-Title Promotion
There is just one question remaining in the MediaTel Group Sports Quiz in aid of Whizz-Kidz and entrants from Starcom Motive occupy 5 of the top 10 places.With a maximum of ten points on offer for the final question – the timing of the first goal in Saturday’s FA Cup Final – there are now… Continue reading MediaTel Group Sports Quiz: Update
The widely anticipated consolidation of the commercial radio industry suffered a set-back this morning, with confirmation that the Competition Commission has blocked GWR’s bid to buy Chrysalis Radio’s Galaxy 101 and merge it with Vibe FM. GWR, which jointly owns Vibe Radio Services with Scottish Radio Holdings, announced its intention to buy the Bristol-based dance… Continue reading Watchdog Blocks GWR-Backed Acquisition Of Galaxy 101
Almost one hundred million homes, equivalent to 10% of global TV households, will have access to digital television by the end of this year, according to a new report from Informa Media. The information provider says that by the close of 2003, the number of DTV households will have effectively tripled in the space of… Continue reading Digital TV Approaches 100 Million Homes
Regional newspaper publisher Johnston Press continues to perform competently and is on target to achieve year-end targets, according to analysts at Merrill Lynch. The ‘modest’ growth seen in the first quarter (see Johnston Press Remains ‘Acquisitive’ As Profits Rise) has been maintained throughout April and May. Advertising revenue is up 2% in 2003, in line… Continue reading Advertising Upturn Helps Johnston To Prosper
