Despite the release of a number of trading statements and interim results last week, confirming the pessimism hanging over the industry (see Media Market Round-Up), some companies managed to see shares rise in week on week analysis.Capital, which released a trading statement confirming the downturn affecting radio advertising revenue, saw shares rise in week on… Continue reading Sharewatch
Optimedia UKÂ’s Revenue and Inflation Estimates, published in March 2000, include estimated revenue growth rates for all the major media as far as 2003. As in last year’s edition, Optimedia is the least optimistic about Commercial Radio’s immediate future. Last year’s forecast for 2000 has been upgraded from 6.0% to 9.9%, however the forecast for… Continue reading Optimedia Forecasts
BARB has announced that it is entering the final phase of installation of its new panel for the TV audience measurement system which begins on 1 January 2002. The panel is made up of entirely new households totally more than 5,200, overtaking the current total of 4,485.In line with plans set out by BARB before… Continue reading New BARB Panel Nears Completion
Zenith Media have upgraded their forecast growth figures for Commercial Radio – revenue is predicted to grow at 14.4% in 2000 and 15.0% in 2001. This is well ahead of estimated growth rates in total advertising revenue at 7.5% and 4.7% for 2000 and 2001, respectively. However, Zenith suggests that Commercial Radio’s market-beating growth rates… Continue reading Zenith Commercial Radio Forecast Upgrade
Rumours of negotiations between ITVDigital and BSkyB resurfaced today with reports that Carlton and Granada, joint owners of ITV Digital, are meeting with the rival satellite operator with a view to co-operation and possible carriage of ITV channels on the Sky platform.ITV has promised in the past to secure carriage (see Newsline), but has been… Continue reading ITV Partners May Co-operate With BSkyB
Future Announces Refinancing PlanLate on Friday, following the suspension of trading in its shares and the announcement of its financial results, Future Network revealed the details of its refinancing plan. The group is to issue new shares at 20p each in order to raise £33 million net of expenses.Six new shares will be issued for… Continue reading Future Announces Refinancing Plan
Jupiter Media Metrix has launched a new method of web traffic analysis, called Site Measurement. The new system will be the only kind to offer all levels of web caching, thereby reducing bandwidth costs for web publishers. The system works through a small piece of code being placed on every page. It then tracks exactly… Continue reading Jupiter Launches Site Measurement
The deadline for shareholders in Tempus to accept the £437 million takeover bid by WPP is set for 3:00pm today. It is expected that the 90% acceptance level required to seal the deal will be easily achieved, although there is still some speculation that WPP may attempt to pull out of the deal even if… Continue reading Deadline Approaches For Tempus Shareholders’ WPP Decision
Commercial radio is extending its audience outside of the traditional peak listening time of weekday breakfast times, according to new analysis of RAJAR data by Ipsos-RSL. Significant growth in evening listening has been found to have been driven by younger audiences.The RAB-commissioned analysis shows a 16.5% increase in evening listening over the last two years.… Continue reading Commercial Radio Advances Evening Audience
Global market information group, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) is to buy the entire share capital of Sponsorship Information Services (SIS) and its interests in Sponsorship Information Services Asia and NetResult. The value of the acquisition was not disclosed. SIS monitors and evaluates sponsorship of major sporting events, such as UEFA Champions’ League football matches, Formula… Continue reading Taylor Nelson Sofres Acquires Sponsorship Monitoring Group
