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
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 More Group has expanded its taxi-advertising interest, Barnett’s Taxi Advertising, which it purchased last April, with the acquisition of Taxi Media. The move will see the creation of the UK’s largest taxi-advertising contractor. Barnett’s sales director Lloyd Keisner will become sales director of the new company, heading a sales team of around 50 selling… Continue reading More Group Expands Taxi Advertising Interest
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
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
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… Continue reading Maiden’s Outdoor View Is Good
SMG yesterday acquired a further 136,000 ordinary shares in Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH), representing in total 0.4% of the company’s issued share capital. These shares were acquired at 1,365p per SRH share and represented a total consideration of £1.9 million. As a result, SMG now owns a total of 9,729,361 ordinary shares in SRH, representing… Continue reading SMG Takes Scottish Radio Interest to 29.5%
