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Haymarket, the magazine publisher owned by Lord Heseltine, has announced a loss of £7.2 million for 2001. While turnover was unchanged at £161 million, pre-tax profits slipped from £30.8 million in 2000 to £20.4 million last year. The company cited the advertising recession as the primary reason for the decline, with the business-to-business sector suffering… Continue reading Haymarket Profits Hit By Advertising Downturn

BBC1 has proved that international football is still a ratings winner with Saturday’s England versus Slovakia Euro 2004 qualifying game attracting a peak audience of 10 million.The match, which kicked off at 6.30pm, attracted an average audience of 8.5 million and achieved a 41.6% share of viewing. It easily beat the makeover show, How Do… Continue reading BBC Scores With England’s Victory Over Slovakia

Capital Radio and UBC Media have signed an agreement with Chrysalis Radio to launch what they claim is the world’s first DAB digital radio electronic programme guide (EPG).Initially the EPG will be launched on both the CE London and MXR regional multiplexes and will carry all Capital and Chrysalis Radio services. All future Capital Digital… Continue reading UK Players Unite To Launch First DAB Digital Radio EPG

Associated New Media is promoting the relaunch of its This Is London website with a six-figure multi-platform marketing campaign.The campaign, which includes outdoor, radio, London Underground and viral email activity, launches this week to promote the improved features on the thisislondon.co.uk website. Following research into the preferences of its users, new sections have been added… Continue reading This Is London Relaunches With Six-Figure Campaign

Future Publishing is rebranding its computer titles under the name Future Digital and is launching a new monthly title called Digital Camera Magazine.According to the publisher, the name change is intended to reflect the current technological shift, with the computer, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries forging closer links.John Weir, Future Digital’s publishing director, said: “Computing… Continue reading Future Rebrands Computer Titles And Details New Launch

The number of mobile phone subscribers in Western Europe is set to level off around the 300 million mark, according to a new study from telecoms consultancy Analysys. The report forecasts mobile subscriber growth of 6% for 2002, well down on the 17% growth achieved last year and the 53% growth in 2000. However, there… Continue reading European Mobile Market Reaching Saturation Point

Young people have ranked ethical concerns the least important factor when choosing a clothes brand, according to new research from the ROAR consortium.The research into the attitudes of 15 to 24 year-olds suggests that although young people are sensitive to the fact that some companies treat workers and the environment badly, they believe it is… Continue reading No Logo Fails To Capture Youth Market

The number of digital TV homes in the leading seven countries will double in the next six years, according to a new report from Informa Media Group. Digital Broadcasting Revolution – Fifth Edition claims that the top countries accounted for a total of 56 million digital homes at the end of 2001. This is set… Continue reading Digital TV Set For Take Off In Major Markets

Carlton and Granada have announced that they have entered into advanced merger talks that could lead to the creation of a single ITV.The news ends months of speculation about the future of ITV, which has been hard hit by the ongoing advertising downturn and the departure of chief executive, Stuart Prebble, earlier this year (see… Continue reading Carlton And Granada Enter Advanced Merger Talks

The news that Carlton and Granada, the UK’s two largest independent broadcasters, have entered advanced merger negotiations has received a mixed reception from advertisers, but concerns remain that a single ITV could prove anti-competitive.ITV companies have been hit hard by the advertising downturn and their audience share has slipped as a result of increased competition… Continue reading ITV Merger Must Clear Regulatory Hurdles