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US radio group, Clear Channel, is believed to have ruled out acquiring UK radio assets through hostile bids. The Financial Times reports that Roger Parry, the chief executive of Clear Channel International, claimed that the group would only be interested in buying a UK radio operator if it was confident it could combine it with… Continue reading Clear Channel Rules Out Hostile UK Radio Bids

The European cable industry is set to emerge from the ‘dark days’ of the previous two years, having learnt many valuable lessons, according to one of the conclusions of the European Cable Yearbook 2002 from Screen Digest. The book describes the recent pace of change in the cable sector as ‘relentless’, forcing many companies to… Continue reading European Cable Sector To Emerge From ‘Dark Days’, Says Screen Digest

The first question is over on the MediaTel Group Sports Quiz. It was a tough one – and we can let you know now that only 15 entrants achieved maximum points by predicting correctly that 17 goals would be scored in The Premiership on the 16 and 17 November.So the early leaders are: GMTV’s Annie… Continue reading MediaTel Group Sports Quiz: First Question Results

ITV partners, Carlton and Granada, are believed to be be planning to persuade the Government to allow them to take control of ITN, as they move closer to their £2.6bn merger (see Carlton/Granada Move Closer To £2.6bn Single ITV Company). The existing ownership regulations are due to be relaxed in the forthcoming Communications Bill, but… Continue reading Carlton And Granada Move To Take Control Of ITN

NTL, the UK’s leading cable operator has confounded city predictions and ruled out an imminent merger with its rival Telewest, according to a report in yesterday’s Sunday Telegraph. The two companies are currently undergoing restructuring in a bid to combat mounting debts and it had been assumed that they would join forces once financial stability… Continue reading NTL Plays Down Merger Talk

Week on week analysis of the media sector shows stocks under pressure as investors considered negative news from Capital Radio, and continued tension in Iraq.Cable & Wireless saw the sector’s biggest loss, down 42.83%, after announcing huge job cuts and a restructuring plan.Capital Radio was also seen under pressure after a poor set of results… Continue reading Sharewatch

The Wireless Group (TWG) has acquired from Clear Channel, 38% of the London II digital radio multiplex licence, which reaches a potential audience of 10.8 million. The group has also taken Clear Channel’s 23% holding of the digital multiplex that covers Glasgow and Edinburgh, paying £898,000 in total for the combined stakes. TWG already owned… Continue reading Wireless Group Builds Digital Stakes

Online marketers must work to boost trust and confidence among their consumers if they are to increase the success of their campaigns, according to the Chartered Institute Of Marketing (CIM).Mike Johnston, international chairman of the CIM, has called on marketing professionals to understand the implications of being trusted in order to continue doing business online,… Continue reading Online Marketers Must Work To Build Consumer Confidence

US radio group, Clear Channel, is believed to have ruled out acquiring UK radio assets through hostile bids.The Financial Times reports that Roger Parry, the chief executive of Clear Channel International, claimed that the group would only be interested in buying a UK radio operator if it was confident it could combine it with another.… Continue reading Clear Channel Rules Out Hostile UK Radio Bids

The IPA has released its latest Trends In Television report showing that last summer’s Big Brother 3 helped Channel 4 to increase its share of viewing during the third quarter of 2002.According to the report, the broadcaster has seen its share of viewing increase from 10.2% in the second quarter of 2002, to 10.4% in… Continue reading IPA TV Report Reveals Big Brother Boost For Channel 4