David Liddiment, ITV’s director of channels, admitted to the serious threat that BBC1’s recent rating successes are posing to ITV1 at yesterday’s launch of the winter schedule.Liddiment spoke out against the BBC’s populist approach at this year’s GEITF McTaggart lecture (see GEITF 2001 MacTaggart Lecture). At the time he claimed to be worried for the… Continue reading ITV Admits BBC Threat At Schedule Launch
The uptake of interactive TV in the UK will be driven by innovative programming, according to Mike Bloxam, CEO of Netpoll.Speaking at the New Media Age Congress last week, Bloxam said that it could take up to ten years to educate consumers to the potential of iTV unless programme makers start producing more engaging interactive… Continue reading Programme Makers Must Drive iTV Uptake
The Newspaper Society (NS), which represents the interests of the UK’s regional and local press, has hit out against the consultation on media ownership rules published by the Government this week (see Jowell Says Cross Media Rules May Remain), claiming it lacks understanding and threatens to increase regulatory burdens.David Newell, director of the NS, said:… Continue reading NS Lashes Out At Government Paper
Granada released its preliminary end of year results this morning revealing losses of £185 million for the year and admitting that more jobs would have to go. In addition to the widespread downturn in the advertising market, Granada faces mounting losses at ITV Digital. Losses at Granada’s digital media division, which includes ITV Digital, rose… Continue reading ITV Digital Losses Weigh Heavy On Granada As Job Losses Continue
European online retail spending will rise by 160% year on year this Christmas season, reaching a value of ₏4.1 billion, according to a new report from Forrester Research. Just under a quarter of all European online sales for the year will take place in December. The UK leads the way, with consumers accounting for 34%… Continue reading European Online Retail To Reach E4.1bn This Christmas
Over 50% of companies that currently advertise on the internet plan to increase their online ad budget over the next year, according to a new study published today by ISBA. The study, conducted by research company Arc, shows that 70% of brands now advertise online and only 12% expect to see their investment in internet… Continue reading Advertisers To Build Investment In Online Campaigns
Media stocks jumped yesterday after the Government outlined measures to deregulate media ownership laws. Jazz FM was the best performer in yesterday’s media market with stock climbing 10.53% to finish at £1.36˝, an increase of 13p on the previous day.BSkyB saw shares rise 4.68% to close at £8.50 in what was one of the most… Continue reading Sharewatch
In yesterday’s consultation document on media ownership, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell inferred that the 20% rule which currently governs cross media ownership may remain and may yet be extended to cover all media markets.Driven by the belief that “the existing media ownership rules are outdated, inconsistent and not flexible enough to respond to the rapid… Continue reading Jowell Says Cross Media Rules May Remain
The National Magazine Company (Natmags) has found a buyer for Focus, the monthly science magazine that it was planning to close.Bristol based company, Origin, which publishes ten home-interest consumer titles and 14 customer magazines for clients such as HMV and Waterstones, has agreed to buy the magazine. Commenting on the deal, Natmags’ deputy managing director,… Continue reading Natmags Finds Buyer For Focus
The first outing of the Richard and Judy Show on Channel 4 yesterday attracted an audience of 2.2 million and achieved a 14.8% share of viewing.The show, which was shown between 5pm and 6pm yesterday, peaked at 5.15pm with an audience of 2.6 million and a 17.5% share. Channel 4’s head of daytime, Jo McGrath,… Continue reading 2.2 Million Tune In To Richard and Judy On 4
