RAJAR figures for the first period of 2002 contained a mixed bag for London radio stations. Jazz FM managed a 41% period on period increase in reach, but among the larger stations some losses in reach were seen.Capital 95.8 still leads the field in terms of reachbut saw a period on period decrease of 8.7%.… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q1 2002- London Stations
An overall analysis of RAJAR figures released for the first quarter of this year show that while the BBC enjoys a slight lead in terms of share, commercial and non-commercial radio remain neck and neck when it comes to reach. Encouraging news for both sides, though, is the fact that, year on year, reach for… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q1 2002- Overall Summary
The advertising and public relations market place remains ‘very weak’ according to a trading statement from Chime Communications posted this morning. In its preliminary announcement in March, Chime said that market conditions had not improved (see No Recovery Until Second Half Says Chime Communications) and this has continued to be the case for the first… Continue reading Chime Sees ‘Very Weak’ Market Conditions
The tables showing the best and worst performers, in terms of weekly reach and share of listening, of the local commercial stations broadcasting outside London are now available to subscribers in Radio reports.The following stations were reporting with new survey periods: Real Radio Scotland, which is reporting quarterly and 107.4 The Quay, which is now… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q1 2002: Local Commercial Stations
Chrysalis Radio has outperformed the rest of the radio industry, the group said this morning announcing its interim financial results. Overall radio revenues were flat at £22.7 million for the six months to 28 February 2002. This compares to a 12% decline for the industry over the same period, said Chrysalis. Pre-tax profit swung into… Continue reading Chrysalis Sees Stronger Radio Revenues, Outlook Remains Uncertain
Trinity Mirror said it has pulled out of the deal to sell eight weekly titles to Johnston Press (see Deadline For Johnston/Trinity Decision Extended). Trinity received consent from the Department of Trade and Industry on 3 May to transfer four East Midland local papers the sale of a further four papers was blocked. Consequently, Trinity… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Backs Out Of Sale Of Titles To Johnston Press
A year on year comparison of RAJAR figures released for the first quarter of this year show that once again BBC Radio 2 dominated the national scene. Compared to Q1 2001 it saw an 18.7% increase in weekly reach, while share was up 1.6 percentage points.Of the commercial stations Classic FM did well, seeing a… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q1 2002- National Stations
Newspaper advertising has remained tough during the first four months of the year, according to regional and national press publisher Trinity Mirror. The group’s chairman Sir Victor Blank told the company’s AGM that ‘circulation revenue has provided an underlying stable base for the company against a background of an advertising market that, for the first… Continue reading Trinity Sees Tough Ad Conditions In The South
