Paragon Publishing has launched an unofficial title for Microsoft’s first contribution to the games console market- the Xbox. The move will once again put the publisher up against it main rival in the gaming magazine market, Future, which holds the licence to publish the official magazine for the system, and is also planning its own… Continue reading Paragon Aims For New Console Market
Smartlogik was the best performer in yesterday’s media market, in which only seven companies saw stocks fall. Shares in the computer and software company jumped 27.27% to close at 3˝p, an increase of žp on the previous day.Carlton and Granada saw shares rise yesterday following speculation that ITV had signed a deal to have its… Continue reading Sharewatch
ITV and BSkyB have reportedly signed a deal allowing ITV channels to be shown on BSkyB’s digital platform ending a long-running dispute between the two broadcasters.According to a report in a national newspaper today, ITV and BSkyB have reached an agreement that could see ITV channels appear on Sky’s pay-per-view platform “as early as tomorrow.”… Continue reading ITV And Sky In Carriage Deal Rumour
According to the latest Pew Internet report, 17% of US internet users have been asked to pay for something that used to be free online and 12% of Internet users, more than 13 million people, say a favourite site has gone out of business as a result of the advertising slowdown and subsequent effects on… Continue reading Internet Users Unwilling To Pay For Content, Says Pew
More O’Ferrall has launched an online proof of posting system for billboards, designed to bring greater accountability to the outdoor industry.The Postaweb measurement system aims to provide agencies and advertisers with photographic proof of posting by allowing them access to an online picture library showing the time and date that each of their billboards was… Continue reading More O’Ferrall Unveils Postaweb
Yahoo! is cutting around 400 jobs worldwide as part of a move to restructure the business in the face of the worsening economic climate.The company’s chief executive, Terry Semel, said that the majority of jobs would be cut from the company’s international and broadcasting divisions but emphasised that expansion in key business areas would mean… Continue reading Yahoo! Cuts 400 Jobs Worldwide
Earlier this month, NewsLine columnist Andrew Cresci, vice president of TiVo UK, explained the changes he sees as the technology gains a hold in the UK (see TiVo- Should We Fear Change?). Reader Adrian Figgess sent us this response:I think that the future scenario is far simpler than Andrew suggests, probably with far less interactivity… Continue reading NewsLine Reader Response: TiVo
Captive View is expanding its washroom advertising network with the launch of 200 flat panel video screens in bars and clubs in London.The company plans to install 50 Viewloo screens during December to deal with the predicted pre-Christmass advertising boom followed by a further 150 early next year allowing brands to target over 500,000 ABC1… Continue reading Captive View Expands Ad Network
Telewest, which recently rebranded to Telewest Broadband and announced plans to develop an interactive TV service with NTL (see NTL And Telewest To Launch iTV Service), was the best performer in last week’s media market. Stock jumped 47.06% in week on week analysis to finish at 75p, up 24p on the week before.Future Network, which… Continue reading Sharewatch
WPP has announced the acquisition of US strategic research and polling consultancy Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates, known for its work on Bill Clinton’s successful 1996 re-election campaign. The company had revenues of $31.4 million in 2000 and net assets of $4.3 million as at 31 December 2000. Commenting on the acquisition, Howard Paster, CEO… Continue reading WPP Back On The Acquisition Trail
