Channel 4 has today announced details of the most radical restructure in its 20-year history, including proposals for up to 200 job losses and a major shake-up of its senior management team.The channel’s chief executive, Mark Thompson, told staff at a meeting earlier today that he plans to reduce the headcount of the main Channel… Continue reading Channel 4 Announces Most Radical Restructure In 20 Years
Online advertising accounted for 1.6% of the UK’s total media expenditure during the first half of 2002, according to the findings of a new internet information service from Nielsen Media Research. The recently launched online adspend measurement service has been created to allow advertisers and their agencies to accurately measure their competitors internet activity and… Continue reading UK Online Advertising Worth Over £150 Million, Says Nielsen
Online advertising accounted for 1.6% of the UK’s total media expenditure during the first half of 2002, according to the findings of a new internet information service from Nielsen Media Research.The recently launched online adspend measurement service has been created to allow advertisers and their agencies to accurately measure their competitors internet activity and plan… Continue reading Nielsen Launches Online Adspend Measurement System
Advertising network, Interpublic Group, last night sent tremors through Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange, after indicating that its 2002 earnings will be much lower than had been anticipated. To add to its woes, Interpublic, the world’s second largest network of advertising companies, is also implicated in America’s recent flurry of corporate accounting… Continue reading Interpublic Earnings Warning Shocks Markets
The latest ABC figures for national newspaper circulation during September show that there was not a great deal of change in the overall circulation of newspapers, which increased by 0.4% month on month.One of the most significant increases in percentage terms was experienced by The Sunday Times, which saw circulation rise by 5% during September… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up – September 2002
Channel 4 has announced that David Brook is stepping down as director of marketing and strategy to launch a new brand and content development business.Brook joined Channel 4 in 1997 as director of strategy and development after successfully completing the launch of Channel Five. Whilst at Channel 4 he was responsible for developing the cross-platform… Continue reading Channel 4 Loses Director Of Marketing And Strategy
The underlying rate of inflation in the UK rose by 2.1% last month to its highest level since April, according to the latest figures from the Office Of National Statistics (ONS).The rate of inflation, whilst higher than expected, is still well below the Government’s target rate of 2.5%. According to reports, the figures could mean… Continue reading UK Inflation Shows Unexpected Rise During September
Media stocks were under pressure on Wednesday after a profit warning from Reuters and widespread profit-taking across London equity markets.Reuters saw the sector’s biggest loss with shares slipping 22.72% to a 12-year low. According to reports, the stock has fallen 76% this year as subscription levels from its core investment banking business continue to slide.… Continue reading Sharewatch
BBC1 gained its highest Wednesday night audience for over a year last night with a peak of 10.6 million people tuning in for the England versus Macedonia Euro 2004 qualifier.The average audience for the BBC’s coverage of the game was 9.3 million, which equates to a 39% share of viewing. Despite the record viewing figures… Continue reading BBC Scores With England’s Disappointing Draw
The Chrysalis-owned Galaxy Network is launching a six-figure TV ad campaign aimed at extending its reach amongst youth consumers.The campaign launches tomorrow across the MTV network, E4, Trouble and Bravo. It includes three different executions, all of which feature the strapline “The dance and R&B you salute” against a soundtrack of core Galaxy artists including… Continue reading Galaxy Targets Youth Consumers With Six-Figure TV Push
