Patricia Hodgson, chief executive of the ITC, has called on the Government to conduct an in-depth review of the ownership structure at ITN before allowing Carlton and Granada to increase their stake in the news provider.The two ITV partners are currently calling for an amendment to the Communications Bill to allow them to take complete… Continue reading Hodgson Calls For Review Of Ownership At ITN
Now Digital, a consortium of Capital Radio, Chrysalis, GWR and Sabras Sound, has announced its intention to apply for the DAB digital radio multiplex in Nottingham.The Now Digital East Midlands Group proposes to use the multiplex, currently being advertised by the Radio Authority, to launch a total of nine radio stations, including five existing commercial… Continue reading Now Digital Applies For DAB Multiplex In Nottingham
Four of the UK’s largest radio groups have announced the appointment of Rob Corlett, product director of Capital Radio’s commercial team, as the new managing director of the Hit 40 UK.Corlett, who brings over ten years’ experience to the newly created role, will work to build the syndicated radio brand into a multi-media music platform.… Continue reading Capital’s Corlett To Head Up Hit 40 UK
Analysts are still unsure as to the impact that the looming conflict in the Middle East will have on the advertising world. Contrasting pronouncements allied to a ‘wait and see’ mentality have only muddied the waters and it is this general sense of uncertainty which is acting as a restraint on growth. Last week, stronger… Continue reading INSIGHTanalysis: War And The Ad Economy
Ulster Television has defied challenging advertising conditions to record a 3.7% rise in pre-tax profits for 2002, according to the company’s figures published today. Northern Ireland’s television broadcaster continues to outperform the likes of Carlton and Granada and ad revenues rose by 4.7% to £37.8 million against a decrease of 1% across the whole network.… Continue reading Ulster Outshines ITV Giants In Latest Results
Pan-European broadcaster, RTL Group, has reduced its losses from €2.5 billion in 2001, to just €56 million last year, according to the company’s year-end financial results released today.The results were ahead of expectations from analysts at Merrill Lynch, due to a significant outperformance in television and radio. The broker says that losses at the UK’s… Continue reading RTL Cuts Losses And Ulster Outshines ITV Giants
Britain is leading the world in the development and adoption of digital television, with 34% of homes now subscribing to the platform but penetration levels vary considerably throughout Europe, according to a new report from Screen Digest.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Five Not For Sale, Says RTL ChiefGerhard Zeiler, the new chief executive of RTL, today… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: DTV Europe Remains A ‘Distant Dream’
Viacom Outdoor has secured SE Johnson’s Glade brand as the six-figure sponsor of Earl’s Court Tube station, in a deal designed to coincide with the Ideal Home Show.The sponsorship, which was arranged through Viacom Outdoor’s special projects team, will use a range of ad formats including long-postings, 4-sheets, 6-sheets, 12-sheets, window vinyls and escalator panels… Continue reading Earl’s Court Tube Station Transformed Into Glade
Week on week analysis of the media sector reveals a positive performance for Granada, which saw stock improve by 2.40% week on week following reports that an unnamed outside party could be preparing to make a bid for the company. Speculation also suggests that the broadcasting giant faces shareholder protest at its annual meeting this… Continue reading Sharewatch: Granada Faces Shareholder Unease
UK publishing group, Highbury House Communications, is planning to buy Cabal Communications for around £10 million, it announced this morning along with year-end financial results.Cabal, which publishes Front, The Real Homes Magazine and Procycling, was set set up in June 1998 by ex-IPC editor in chief, Sally O’Sullivan. Its Front title is ranked fifth out… Continue reading Highbury House To Buy Cabal Comms, As Profits Rise 9%
