In February, the number of internet users in the UK fell. Although this has happened before, previous declines have been the results of seasonal trends – students not online during summer holidays and so on. Early indications for March suggest that the decline in numbers is continuing, prompting BMRBi to forecast that the decline is… Continue reading UK Internet Population Drop Off Suggests Trend, Says BMRB
Carlton and Granada have confirmed that an application has been made to the High Court for an administration order to be made in relation to ITV Digital. Deloitte & Touche, called in to review the group’s financial situation, will be appointed as administrators, as expected (see ITV Digital Requires ‘Urgent Fundamental Restructuring’ Say Owners). A… Continue reading End For ITV Digital Confirmed
GWR today released a trading update for the year ending 31 March 2002. In January the group announced that like for like revenues for the UK were down by 10.8% year on year for the quarter to 31 December 2001 (see Trading Updates Offer Little Hope To Radio Industry). For Q1 2002, GWR anticipates that… Continue reading GWR Sees ‘Some Improvement’ In UK Radio Market
Carlton and Granada saw shares improve yesterday following reports that ITV Digital had agreed to further negotiations with the Football League over the TV rights dispute (see ITV Digital Dispute Goes Into Extra Time). Carlton was up 1.43% to close at £2.66ź, while Granada saw stock rise 0.18% to finish at £1.38˝, an increase of… Continue reading Sharewatch
As it nears its fifth birthday at the end of this month, Channel 5 is showing every sign it is coming of age. An increasing programming budget, meatier programmes, the successful integration of Home & Away and, perhaps not unconnected to the previous factors, a growing audience share, means that it no longer looks wise… Continue reading Feature: Channel 5’s Reasons To Celebrate
ITV Digital and the Football League are thought to have agreed to further negotiations over the £315m football rights deal that is threatening the future of the troubled pay-TV service.According to a report in today’s Financial Times, senior executives reviewing ITV Digital’s financial situation agreed yesterday (see ITV Digital In Salvage Talks) to hold further… Continue reading ITV Digital Dispute Goes Into Extra Time
Despite the popularity of broadband cable internet access, cable multiple system operators (MSOs) must overcome the ‘stigma’ of being insecure and unreliable, says the Yankee Group. According to Lindsay Schroth of the Yankee Group: “The problem for the MSO is that they have no control over what is installed, and this becomes a troubleshooting nightmare,… Continue reading Broadband MSOs Must Face Security Concerns, Says Yankee Group
The Advertising Standards Authority has ordered Universal International Pictures to withdraw a controversial poster for the new Ali G film after it generated over a hundred complaints in less than a week.The poster, which features Ali G with his arm between a naked women’s legs, has been branded “offensive” and “unsuitable” by members of the… Continue reading ASA Orders Withdrawal Of Ali G Poster
Ongoing talks and doubts about the future of ITV Digital and its dispute with the Football League over broadcasting rights (see ITV Digital In Salvage Talks) caused Carlton and Granada, the group’s joint owners, to see shares fall yesterday.Carlton saw stock slip 8.22% to close at £2.62˝, in what was the worst media performance of… Continue reading Sharewatch
There’s no getting away from it: Sport and TV need each other. But how have a load of men in silky shorts chasing a ball managed to bring a whole digital TV platform to its knees? Or should that be, how has the success or lack thereof of a marketing campaign based around a knitted… Continue reading NewsLine Column: TV’s Own Goal
