Analysis of the latest TV revenue figures for August reveal an over-all year on year increase for the UK’s main terrestrial channels. Increases were seen across the board, with the exception of GMTV. Channel 5 saw biggest increase, with revenue rising by 30% year on year during August. The coming months will be crucial for… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up – August 2002
Julie Harris, deputy managing director and group publishing director of the Elle and Top Sante titles, is leaving Emap to join Hachette as general manager of the women’s magazine group.The departure of Harris is the first, of what some are predicting will be a steady stream of departures from Emap since the end of its… Continue reading Handbags At Dawn For Emap And Hachette
Telewest Broadband’s head of marketing for interactive services, David Caswell, has stepped down following a further round of restructuring at the troubled cable group.The latest restructure comes less than two months after the appointment of Charles Burdick as managing director following the departure of Adam Singer, who was reportedly forced to resign by the company’s… Continue reading Telewest Broadband Marketing Chief Steps Down
The Telegraph has secured BMW as the sponsor of its Ryder Cup golf supplement.BMW will be the only advertiser in the supplement, which appeared in the newspaper today. The 8-page magazine, which is 70% editorial and 30% advertising, is being promoted with radio adverts on national talk-based radio station, TalkSPORT.The deal was negotiated by Richard… Continue reading Telegraph Secures BMW Sponsorship
GWR Revenues Stay Flat In First HalfAirtime revenues at GWR Group are forecast to be flat for the six months to 30 September, slightly behind the trading at Capital Radio, which saw a rise of 2% over the same period. In a trading statement today, GWR says that UK like for like revenues will be… Continue reading Radio Groups Paint Gloomy Picture Of UK Market
JCDecaux has secured the 15-year street furniture contract for Watford, in a deal thought to be worth around £10 million.The deal, which consists of bus shelters, council information panels, advertising columns and interactive information kiosks, will provide clients with 160 advertising faces and will make JCDecaux the first outdoor contractor with a presence in Watford’s… Continue reading JCDecaux Wins 15-Year Street Furniture Contract
Associated Newspapers’ Metro title has teamed up with Mobile Commerce to provide location-based SMS services to help users find the nearest pubs and bars in London.Users of 02 and Vodafone mobile phones will be able subscribe to the service to receive SMS messages directing them to the nearest relevant bars and pubs. It will also… Continue reading Metro Directs Readers To London’s Bars And Clubs
Like for like airtime revenues at Capital Radio are expected to rise by 2% during the six months to 30 September, the group announced in a trading statement this morning. Revenues were down 7% in the six months ended 31 March and, accordingly, the group expects revenues to be down by 2% for the year… Continue reading Capital Radio Sees 2% Revenue Decline, Tarrant Stays
As expected, Chrysalis Radio has this morning announced the acquisition of London News Radio (LNR) from rival GWR Group for £23.5 million (see Chrysalis To Swap Galaxy 101 For London News Radio). The acquisition of LNR, which operates the LBC and NewsDirect stations, will strengthen Chrysalis’ position in the key London market, increasing the group’s… Continue reading Chrysalis Takes GWR’s LNR And Sells Galaxy 101
Airtime revenues at GWR Group are forecast to be flat for the six months to 30 September, slightly behind the trading at Capital Radio, which saw a rise of 2% over the same period (see Capital Radio Sees 2% Revenue Decline, Tarrant Stays). In a trading statement today, GWR says that UK like for like… Continue reading GWR Revenues Stay Flat In First Half
