Confidence in Carlton Communications rose yesterday, with the news of its disposal of Technicolour (see Carlton Sells Technicolour For £1.43bn). Despite the fact that, as expected in some quarters, its European internet alliance looks set to fall through, shares in the company rose 38p to £6.15 by the end of Monday’s trading, an increase of… Continue reading Sharewatch
A single ITV could become a reality in the next few years, following today’s proposals for relaxation of broadcasting regulation.The main proposals for ownership regulation are as follows: The 15% limit on television audience share will be replaced with a new system for ensuring plurality in television services and the rule which prohibits single ownership… Continue reading White Paper Paves Way For Single ITV
The Communications White Paper published today will see the creation of Ofcom, a regulator for the whole communications sector including TV, radio and telecommunications. It will have concurrent powers with the Office of Fair Trading to exercise Competition Act powers for the communications sector, and it is thought that it is these general powers which… Continue reading Chris Smith Unveils Ofcom
Channel 4 has moved US fantasy drama series Angel to a later time of 11.35pm in its schedule, following concerns that its content was too adult for the original 6pm slot.The character of Angel first appeared in teen-oriented series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, shown on BBC2. The spin-off series bought by C4 follows Angel, a… Continue reading Angel Retreats Into The Night Following ITC Taste And Decency Rap
British Sky Broadcasting has announced the launch of its digital text service, Sky Text. Delivering more than 1,200 pages of news, sport, entertainment and information through the text button on subscribers’ remote controls, its interactive elements also allow viewers to go online to bet on sporting events or to access Sky.com. The TV betting facility… Continue reading BSkyB Announces Launch Of Sky Text
British Sky Broadcasting has announced the launch of its digital text service, Sky Text. Delivering more than 1,200 pages of news, sport, entertainment and information through the text button on subscribers’ remote controls, its interactive elements also allow viewers to go online to bet on sporting events or to access Sky.com.The TV betting facility is… Continue reading BSkyB Announces Launch Of Sky Text
Carlton Communications’ plans for a E250m pan-European internet alliance have collapsed after the media group failed to secure a financial commitment from Italy’s Mediaset, Telecinco of Spain and Germany’s Kirch. Michael Green, Carlton chairman, had earlier this year announced plans for a “Grand @lliance” which would have seen the four media groups, plus TF1 of… Continue reading Carlton’s European Internet Alliance Hopes Dashed
BlowUp Media, the giant poster sites company which recently launched in Britain, has signed a major property deal with NCP, the UK’s largest car park operator. The group has won exclusive rights to install and sell giant hoardings at NCP sites around the country.Covering all of the UK’s major cities, the car parks provide perfect… Continue reading BlowUp Media Signs Giant Poster Deal With NCP
The BBC is to attempt a fight-back in its ailing sports coverage by launching a commercial sports channel next year. The channel would utilise existing rights and BBC archive material, but funding would come from a partnership with another broadcaster, as it is believed that government approval would not be forthcoming for a sports channel… Continue reading BBC Plans Sports Channel Partnership With Commercial Broadcaster
Carlton Communications released full year results last week (see Profits At Carlton On The Up As Ad Revenues Slip), amid continuing fears of an ad revenue slowdown. With this in mind, short term prospects do not look good, but a more solid performance is expected over the year. Confidence should be boosted by news of… Continue reading Sharewatch
