BT Openworld has announced a series of cut-price offers and cash-back promotions to promote its broadband services to UK businesses.The promotions, which will run to the end of the year, include waiving the initial set-up fees and equipment costs for its ‘Plug and Go’ product.Tony Harris, president of business internet services at BT Openworld, commented:… Continue reading BT Promotes Broadband To Businesses
Shadow Secretary for Culture Media and Sport, John Whittingdale, is calling on the Government to abolish the ownership regulations on ITN, following news that Carlton and Granada are keen to take control of the news operation (see Carlton And Granada Move To Take Control Of ITN).Whittingdale has branded the regulations, which will prevent Carlton and… Continue reading Whittingdale Calls For An End To ITN Ownership Rules
There are now green shoots of recovery in the US advertising market and new figures from CMR indicate that spending increased by 2.2% in the first nine months of 2002. The data shows that overall revenue for the year to 30 September totalled $84.4 billion, compared with $82.6 billion in the same period last year.… Continue reading US Adspend Up By $2 Billion Through Third Quarter
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 And Granada Move Closer To £2.6bn Single ITV Company).The existing ownership regulations are due to be relaxed in the forthcoming Communications Bill… Continue reading Carlton And Granada Move To Take Control Of ITN
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Taxi Promotions UK is backing the launch of a new monthly magazine, called Sherbet, which is aimed at passengers travelling by licensed taxi in London.The new 64-page monthly, glossy magazine follows the style of Sunday magazine supplements. It is produced by Chameleon Publishing and three trial issues were published in July, August and September.The magazine… Continue reading New Magazine Targets Taxi Passengers
The telecommunications industry is set to rebound from a difficult period, driven by developments in next-generation technologies, according to IDC‘s new Worldwide Telecom Black Book. The report says that despite recent troubles plaguing the telecoms industry (including bankruptcies, plummeting valuations, and deep cuts in capital expenditures), there is now some light at the end of… Continue reading Telecoms Industry To Rebound From Tough Times, Says IDC
Virgin Radio is launching a six-figure campaign to promote the Holiday Inn hotel chain as part of its recently launched Spotlight Initiative.The month-long promotion, which begins next week, includes editorial segments in the Pete & Geoff drivetime show, a specially created mircosite accessible via virginradio.co.uk and point of sale activity across Holiday Inn hotels.The initial… Continue reading Virgin Brings Holiday Inns To Radio Listeners
Commercial radio groups have warmly welcomed the Government’s decision to allow greater consolidation within the industry, through the further liberalisation of the radio ownership regulations.The move to allow minimum of 2 radio operators, as well as the BBC, to operate in a specific local area was announced yesterday by Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell (see Government… Continue reading Radio Groups Beam At Prospect Of Further Consolidation
The media sector was seen mixed on Thursday as investors considered negative news from Capital Radio, a poorly received acquisition from HSBC and further cuts in the investment banking sector.Capital Radio was seen under pressure after a poor set of results and a 10% job cut across the group (see Capital Radio Shares Plummet As… Continue reading Sharewatch
