The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has published its new style annual report for 2000. Designed to meet the needs of the increasingly diverse structure of TV broadcasting, it also anticipates the governments new requirements in the Communications legislation (see Chris Smith Unveils Ofcom).Introducing the report, chairman Sir Robin Biggam outlined the steps the ITC is… Continue reading ITC Annual Report And Accounts 2000 Published
Outdoor advertising contractor Maiden says that it has started the year well, thanks to a growing move by advertisers toward the outdoor medium and the benefits of earlier investment.Maiden says that despite a nervous advertising environment, bookings for the first quarter are up 22% on last year and first half bookings have already reached 93%… Continue reading Maiden’s Outdoor View Is Good
Emap says that its year-end financial results – to be released on 29 May – will be in line with market expectations and that it has received a number of approaches regarding its US business, Emap USA. The statement comes at a time when many media-related companies are issuing profits warnings and tightening belts ahead… Continue reading Emap Receives US Approaches, Cuts Digital Spend And Sees Year-End In Line With Expectations
ITV has today announced a major deal planned to kickstart its online and interactive strategy. It has acquired the UK internet and interactive rights to Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and is to launch a number of gaming formats based around the hit TV show.The ITV website, itv.co.uk, will host four games linked to… Continue reading ITV Takes Millionaire Online
EMAP says that its year-end financial results – to be released on 29 May – will be in line with market expectations and that it has received a number of approaches regarding its US business, EMAP USA. The statement comes at a time when many media-related companies are issuing profits warnings and tightening belts ahead… Continue reading EMAP Receives US Approaches, Cuts Digital Spend And Sees Year-End In Line With Expectations
Media stock rallied yesterday, helped by a boost from Lehman Brothers. Reuters climbed 55p to 865p and WPP was up 50p to 785p after being added to the broker’s recommended list.Ulster TV put on 29˝p to 288˝p after releasing a strong set of financial results (see Ulster Stock Rises On Positive Results) while Tempus, which… Continue reading Sharewatch
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has published its new style annual report for 2000. Designed to meet the needs of the increasingly diverse structure of TV broadcasting, it also anticipates the governments new requirements in the Communications legislation (see Newsline). Introducing the report, chairman Sir Robin Biggam outlined the steps the ITC is taking to… Continue reading ITC Annual Report And Accounts 2000 Published
The Daily Express has shed yet another staffer, this time thanks to the voluntary redundancy taken by head of sport Mike Allen. Allen is quitting after 15 years on the paper, but denies his decision is anything to do with the controversial regime of new owner Richard Desmond. Commercial development director Caroline Hunt has left… Continue reading Appointments Brief
Publishing company Highbury House Communications today offered a cheerful outlook for the year, saying that 49% of its budgeted advertising sales have already been achieved. The consumer and trade magazine group says that it had only a small exposure to the dotcom boom last year and so is not experiencing the downturn that many other… Continue reading Highbury House Starts Year Well
Global marketing and media communications group, Tempus, this morning said that it achieved record financial results and net new business wins during 2000. Pre-tax profit at the group grew by 29% to £21.5 million, whilst revenues rose 64% to £151.3 million.During the year Tempus secured record new business wins worth £594 million – a 52%… Continue reading Tempus Announces Record Results And Repositions As ‘The Agency Of The Future’
