More than one million UK households now have a high-speed broadband internet connection, according to new a report from communications regulator Oftel. The figures from telecoms operators show that the number of broadband connections has doubled over the last six months, with uptake rates now running higher than 20,000 per week. The Oftel figures concur… Continue reading UK Hits One Million Broadband Homes
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The US radio sector is showing healthy advertising revenue figures, with the RAB this week reporting a 5% rise in August and claiming that Q4 should see double-digit growth (see US Radio Revenue Up 5% In August, Double-Digit Q4 Growth Anticipated). This follows an impressive 9% jump during July (see US Radio Revenue Shoots Up… Continue reading US Radio Benefits From Strong TV Market
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On the corporate newsfront, Carlton remained in focus, on news that chief executive, Gerry Murphy, is poised to take up the helm at DIY group Kingfisher, despite Carlton’s denials (see Carlton Denies Murphy Is Set To Leave). Media analysts have speculated Carlton is buying for time, in order to avoid leaving itself vulnerable to an… Continue reading Sharewatch
ITV viewing figures are improving ‘significantly’ during the autumn season and are now tracking flat compared with last year, according to analysts at Merrill Lynch. In August, ITV1’s share of viewing was 23.7%, a year on year decline of 1.1% points, but a rise from July’s low of 22.4%. BBC1 remained virtually flat both year… Continue reading ITV Shows Autumn Pick-Up In Viewing And Revenue
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With Sainsbury’s about to start promoting its banking service to shoppers, Denise Turner of Media Planning Group asks whether, in this age of convenience, consumers will buy into brands that offer a range of products across a number of different markets.Last week one of the trade magazines carried a story about the new marketing strategy… Continue reading NewsLine Column: Cashing In On Convenience
Carlton and Granada could re-open merger talks within the next few weeks following speculation that Carlton chief executive, Gerry Murphy, is leaving the company. According to a report in today’s Guardian, Granada chairman, Charles Allen, is expected to push for the consolidation of the two ITV companies if Murphy leaves to take the top job… Continue reading Carlton And Granada Merger Talks Could Be Back On
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IPC’s women’s monthly title, Now, is to relaunch this week at a special one-off price of 50p.The new-look magazine will get an improved glossier finish and the November issue will be supported by a four week TV ad campaign. There will also be a new 16-page supplement featuring the ‘best of the best’ of the… Continue reading IPC’s Now Relaunches With Half Price Issue
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The BBC is going ahead with the launch of its flagship digital terrestrial channel, UK History, despite complaints from commercial broadcasters.The channel, which is part of a joint venture with Flextech, is due to launch on the BBC’s Freeview platform later this month (see Freeview Digital Service Will Launch This Month). However, US competitor, The… Continue reading BBC Faces Backlash Over UK History Channel
After falling behind in the early stages, the UK is gaining ground on other European countries in terms of broadband uptake. There will be one million subscribers nationwide within the next fortnight, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). “We have waited a long time to see the benefits of telecoms infrastructure… Continue reading High Speed Internet Growth Accelerates In UK