Pace Micro Technology has launched its new low-cost digital receiver allowing UK viewers to switch to digital TV without having to subscribe to digital platforms such as Sky or the beleaguered ITV Digital.The digital adapter, which is available for under £100, allows viewers to access up to 14 free-to-air channels and is being hailed as… Continue reading Pace Of Digital TV Increases
As we head into Q2 2002, the extent of the economic and advertising downturn is really making itself known. UK media companies are struggling with the twin curses of heavy debt and falling ad revenues. ITV Digital is to be sent to the administrators (see End For ITV Digital Confirmed), whilst NTL is struggling to… Continue reading Insight Analysis: Media Healthcheck – March 2002
Internet advertising is increasing, according to the latest research from LemonAd, which shows that the number of websites being used by the UK’s top ten online advertisers grew by 24% during March.The research shows that computer manufacturer Dell ran the most online ad campaigns during March, followed by Freeserve, which used over 50 sites to… Continue reading Growth Continues For Online Advertising
In the face of stiff competition from direct broadcast satellite (DBS) pay-TV services, says Cahners In-Stat, the US cable television industry is focusing on the delivery of a “package” of digital services to consumers. These services include digital video service, cable modem service and cable telephony service. In order to provide these services, US cable… Continue reading ‘Plenty Of Room’ For US Digital Cable Growth, Says In-Stat
Maiden Group this morning released full year results for 2002 revealing a decline in underlying sales although the company still outperformed the outdoor market.Outdoor sales revenue was £80.3 million, a slight increase on 2000 totals of £80.2 million. Underlying outdoor sales were down 0.8%, compared to decline in outdoor market of 2.8%. Maiden said that… Continue reading Maiden Anticipates ‘Gradual And Measured’ Recovery In 2002
Maiden Group this morning released full year results for 2002 revealing a decline in underlying sales although the company still outperformed the outdoor market. Outdoor sales revenue was £80.3 million, a slight increase on 2000 totals of £80.2 million. Underlying outdoor sales were down 0.8%, compared to decline in outdoor market of 2.8%. Maiden said… Continue reading Maiden Anticipates ‘Gradual And Measured’ Recovery In 2002
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has urged ITV Digital to continue negotiations with the Football League after the troubled digital TV platform was put into administration yesterday (see Administration For ITV Digital Confirmed).The League is threatening to sue ITV Digital’s joint owners, Carlton and Granada, for £500m to cover the outstanding £178m that the company owes… Continue reading Jowell Urges ITV Digital To Continue Talks
Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) has released a trading update prior to the end of its half year on 31 March. The company indicated that while a decrease in group revenues is expected, its focus on local media has protected it from the full force of the media downturn. SRH’s revenue is expected to show a… Continue reading SRH Expects 3% Decrease In Interim Revenues
Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) has released a trading update prior to the end of its half year on 31 March. The company indicated that while a decrease in group revenues is expected, its focus on local media has protected it from the full force of the media downturn.SRH’s revenue is expected to show a decrease… Continue reading SRH Expects 3% Decrease In Interim Revenues
Silicon.com reports that BT is evaluating super-high-speed broadband, Very high-speed Digital Subscriber Line, in an effort to move towards the next generation of broadband access. The service can deliver a thousand times faster than via traditional telephone wires with a downstream time of 52 Mbps. Silicon.com predicts that BT will role out the new service… Continue reading BT To Launch ‘Next Generation Broadband’ In 2006
