Advertising revenue at Chrysalis Radio fell by 11.8% from September to December 2001, the group’s AGM was told this morning.“This in part reflected trading difficulties associated with the events of 11 September, but more importantly reflects the prevailing difficult economic conditions for the advertising market and the challenging comparables from the year before, when our… Continue reading Chrysalis Radio Revenues Turn Positive
The broadband revolution in Europe is currently on hold, according to a new survey from GartnerG2. Conducted across France, Germany and the UK, the survey says that consumers are not prepared to pay a premium for broadband and that unless prices come down dramatically, only 10% of households will have broadband internet access by 2005.… Continue reading European Broadband Revolution Is On Hold, Says GartnertG2
The BBC has appointed Jana Bennett as its new director of television with a brief to oversee output across BBC1, BBC2 and the new digital channels, BBC3 and BBC4.Bennett will take up her new role in April and succeeds Mark Thompson, who left last year to become chief executive of Channel 4 (see Thompson Takes… Continue reading BBC Appoints New Director Of Television
The very tough trading conditions in the US hi-tech advertising market continue, according to figures for United Business Media’s (UBM) CMP Media, released this morning. The group says that advertising page volumes at CMP declined by 38.3% in December 2001; in November volumes fell by 39.8%. This suggests that the decline is stabilising, but in… Continue reading US Hi-Tech Ad Market Remains Weak, According To CMP Figures
Jazz FM has announced that its first digital outside broadcast will be aired on digital multiplexes owned by the MXR group and will transmit to a potential 25 million digital listeners across the UK.The concert, which will take place on 23 February, is the first in a series of digital events planned by Jazz FM… Continue reading Jazz FM To Broadcast Digital Concert
Advertising revenue at Chrysalis Radio fell by 11.8% from September to December 2001, the group’s AGM was told this morning. “This in part reflected trading difficulties associated with the events of 11 September, but more importantly reflects the prevailing difficult economic conditions for the advertising market and the challenging comparables from the year before, when… Continue reading Chrysalis Radio Revenues Turn Positive
Orange’s “Palm of Hand” poster advert was the most memorable and recognisable poster of 2001, according to research commissioned by Maiden Outdoor.The poster, which was created by Lowe Lintas, planned by Media Planning and bought by Posterscope, was recognised by 70% of those who took part in the survey, with 90% of respondents, aged between… Continue reading Orange Tops Most Memorable Poster Survey
The very tough trading conditions in the US hi-tech advertising market continue, according to figures for United Business Media’s (UBM) CMP Media, released this morning. The group says that advertising page volumes at CMP declined by 38.3% in December 2001; in November volumes fell by 39.8%. This suggests that the decline is stabilising, but in… Continue reading US Hi-Tech Ad Market Remains Weak, According To CMP Figures
The Mirror has launched a text information service which will allow subscribers to receive breaking news stories, showbiz gossip and football news via their mobile phones.The service, called Instant Mirror, is being sold through the Carphone Warehouse stores and website. A payment of £5.99 will mean users receive text alerts over 30 days from activation.… Continue reading Mirror Launches SMS Information Service
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has published its annual Social Trends document, which documents the changing lifestyle and population statistics of the UK.The document notes a steep increase in the uptake of non-terrestrial TV services since 1996/7. Almost 4.5m households now subscribe to satellite television, an increase of 51% on 1996/7, while 3.3m subscribe… Continue reading Social Trends Reveals Non-Terrestrial TV Boom
