Media stocks were mixed on Thursday depressed by weakness on Wall Street, the prospect of military strikes against Iraq and downbeat economic news.Carlton and Granada were in focus as rumours (now confirmed) surfaced late in trading that they were in advanced merger talks that could lead to the creation of a single ITV (see Carlton… Continue reading Sharewatch
The news that Carlton and Granada, the UK’s two largest independent broadcasters, are in the advanced stage of merger negotiations (see Carlton And Granada Enter Advanced Merger Talks) has received a mixed reception from advertisers and concerns abound that a single ITV could prove anti-competitive. ITV companies have been hit hard by the advertising downturn… Continue reading ITV Merger Must Clear Regulatory Hurdles
The annual MediaTel Media Question Time is just a couple of days away. Like an England Football squad, the MQT panel has seen a couple of enforced late changes, but we have a final panel that promises some very lively debate on Monday evening.Lining up to answer your questions are:Jim Hytner, commercial director of ITV… Continue reading Annual Media Question Time Event Just Days Away
Publishers have shown considerable faith in the internet and are beginning to reap the rewards of their web investments. That is the conclusion of a new study from the Newspaper Society which examined the online spending and strategies of trade, national and regional publishing groups. The report, written by consultancy Blue Rubicon on behalf of… Continue reading Newspapers Look To Harness Power Of The Net
Clear Channel UK has announced the formation of a new nationwide banner advertising division and a raft of new appointments following the rebranding of the More O’Ferrall as Clear Channel earlier this week (see More O’Ferrall To Rebrand As Clear Channel).The new division, which will be based in Scotland, will handle Clear Channel’s nationwide portfolio… Continue reading Clear Channel Launches New Banner Division
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
Channel 4 has secured a £700,000 sponsorship deal for the first UK terrestrial broadcast of The Osbournes from the show’s MTV sponsor, Golden Wonder Nik Naks.The new series, due for terrestrial launch in November, will be supported by a national campaign comprising outdoor, radio and press activity. The programme’s sponsorship idents will feature the Nik… Continue reading Channel 4 Secures Sponsor For The Osbournes
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
Outdoor advertising is set to become more accountable with the launch of a new audience measurement system from Nielsen Outdoor.The newly formed unit of VNU Media Measurement & Information is to begin testing a metered measurement system that will provide outdoor advertisers with much needed information about the medium.The proposed service, which will be pilot… Continue reading Outdoor Advertising To Become More Accountable
GWR has agreed a deal with NTL Home to broadcast five of its digital radio stations over the NTL digital cable network.The deal will make Classic FM, Core, Planet Rock, The Storm and The Mix available to an extra 1.2 million potential listeners.Simon Ward, GWR’s new media and digital director, commented: “Given that our aim… Continue reading GWR To Broadcast Over NTL Digital Network
