Online Shopping Commonplace At Christmas, Says ReportMore internet users than ever went online to browse and buy from shopping sites during the 2002 holiday season.Stronger US, Weaker Europe Finds Merrill’s Ad OutlookGlobal advertising revenue will grow by 3.0% in 2003, with a reasonably strong US being dragged down by poorer markets in Europe.Broadband To Provide… Continue reading On MediaTel Insight Today…
Ad agency Feel has secured the contract to publicise the launch of new lifestyle magazine, Indobrit, at the end of this month.The new magazine, which is targeting both second generation Asian Brits and non Asians, will feature a mix of fashion, entertainment and topical articles.It is expected that the launch will spark controversy over an… Continue reading Feel Secures Launch Contract For New Indobrit Magazine
2002 was an undoubtedly turbulent year for UK media, with the collapse of ITV Digital, the publication of the Communications Bill and news of Carlton and Granada’s impending merger set against the backdrop of the ongoing advertising downturn. With 2003 still in its infancy, James Papworth, ad marketing manager at IPC Prospector, looks back over… Continue reading NewsLine Column: A Fascinating Year For UK Media?
The acquisition of Galaxy Radio Wales by Vibe Radio Services has been referred to the Competition Commission for investigation. Competition minister, Melanie Johnson, said that she is concerned that the deal, already completed (see Chrysalis Takes GWR’s LNR And Sells Galaxy 101), might reduce competition for local radio advertising in the Bath and Bristol areas.… Continue reading GWR Questions Competition Referral Of Vibe’s Galaxy Acquisition
ITV1 scored a ratings victory last night with a special double bill of Coronation Street pulling in 60% of the available audience.According to unofficial overnight figures from BARB, the first instalment of the soap attracted an average of 15.3 million viewers and an audience share of 60.2%. The second part, scheduled to begin after EastEnders… Continue reading Coronation Street Bloodbath Delivers Viewers
US cable giant, Liberty Media, has for the second time declined to increase its stake in UK cable operator, Telewest Communications, indicating that its European cable ambitions may be on the wane. According to a report on FT.com, Liberty passed up the chance to buy Microsoft’s 25% holding in Telewest, despite having first rights on… Continue reading Liberty Media Passes Up 25% Telewest Stake Opportunity
Andy Coulson, the deputy editor of the News of the World, is believed to have been appointed to succeed Rebekah Wade, who took over from David Yelland today as editor of The Sun (see New Sun Editor Says Job Is Best In Newspapers).News International has refused to confirm speculation, but Coulson has been linked to… Continue reading Coulson Set To Succeed Wade At News Of The World
Bloomberg News’ financial title, Bloomberg Markets, is to go on sale at news-stands for the first time next month across the UK, the US, Europe, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore.The magazine, which will launch in February in 25 cities, will have a cover price of £3.25 in the UK. The title has previously only been… Continue reading Bloomberg Markets Launches On News-Stands
UK television advertising revenue will grow by 4% this year, in a total market up by 4%-5%, according to new forecasts from media audit consultancy, Billetts. A pick-up in spend that began in Q4 2002 is expected to continue into this year and overall growth is forecast to be the same this year as last,… Continue reading UK TV Revenue To Grow 4% In 2003, Says Billetts
The latest ABC figures for national newspaper circulation reveal a relatively disappointing period for the sector, which saw circulation decline slightly during December.Financial titles, The Business and the Financial Times, were among only a handful of national newspapers to see circulation increase during December. The former improved by 4.1% month on month and the latter,… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up December 2002
