The Government has confirmed plans to further relax the radio ownership regulations, in a move that clears the way for further consolidation within the sector.Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell, will announce later today that the local radio ownership rules would be revised to ensure that there are at least two commercial radio operators, in addition to… Continue reading Government Confirms Relaxation Of Radio Ownership Rules
Outdoor advertising revenue increased by 5.1% year on year during the third quarter of 2002, according to the latest figures from the Outdoor Advertising Association (OAA). The OAA’s chief executive Alan James describes the figures as ‘steady, rather than rocketing’ and does not anticipate a stronger upswing for at least another twelve months. Growth was… Continue reading UK Outdoor Revenue Grows 5.1% In Q3
Trading has deteriorated rather than improved in the second half, contrary to previous expectations, according to advertising and public relations company, Chime Communications. In a trading statement issued this afternoon, Chime said that the second half has has proven to be worse than the first and the full year outcome is now predicted to be… Continue reading Chime Shares Fall 75% As Tough Conditions Cause Banking Breach
The Government has confirmed plans to further relax the radio ownership regulations, in a move that clears the way for greater consolidation within the sector.Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell, will announce later today that the local radio ownership rules will be revised to ensure that there are at least two commercial radio operators, in addition to… Continue reading Government Confirms Relaxation Of Radio Ownership Rules
“Broadband will become the backbone of the UK economy. Ensuring that more people and businesses can take advantage of this – regardless of where we live or the size of company we are involved in – is a major priority” Stephen Timms, Minister for E-commerce Within Europe, the UK is surpassed only by Germany in… Continue reading Insight Analysis: Broadband Britain – A Progress Report
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the merger of AT&T Broadband and Comcast Cable Communications, a merger which would create the largest cable television company in the United States. The approval is contingent on the newly-created company disposing of its share in Time Warner Entertainment within five and a half years of the… Continue reading FCC Approves AT&T/Comcast Merger
The BBC’s news website news.bbc.co.uk, is the most popular site for news and information in the UK, according to the latest research from Nielsen//NetRatings.The site regularly attracts a unique audience of over two million visitors per month, and in June it attracted just over three million users. However, the BBC’s online presence has been the… Continue reading BBC Leads Online News Sector
European online retail sales will total E7.6 billion over the festive period, an increase of 86% on last year’s figure, according to Forrester Research. The percentage of European adults who buy online has increased from 14% in 2001 to 19% this year while average annual spend is up from E374 to E527. “Last Christmas, Europeans… Continue reading European Shoppers Set Online Tills Ringing
The merger of Carlton and Granada to form a single ITV would not be detrimental to advertisers, according to the UK’s largest media buying agency Carat. Regulators are expected to scrutinise the proposed £2.6 billion merger (see Carlton/Granada Move Closer To £2.6bn Single ITV Company), following concerns that a combined Carlton and Granada – controlling… Continue reading Carlton And Granada Merger Gets Agency Backing
Jenny Beckman has become the latest senior figure to join Chrysalis-owned LBC from BBC Radio Five Live.Beckman, who joins LBC as marketing controller later this month, will work with Chrysalis radio’s marketing director, Steve Parkinson, to rebrand and relaunch the station on the more popular FM wavelength.She follows Five Live’s deputy controller, Steve Kyte, who… Continue reading Beckman Follows BBC Radio Five Live Colleagues To LBC
