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YesterdayÂ’s annual financial results were received positively by brokers, helping the group to close up 46p at 1,145p by the end of trading. EMAP has been given a Buy rating by Deutsche Bank and Credit Lyonnais and an outperform rating by Schroder Salomon Smith Barney. These all follow yesterdayÂ’s results, which included details of a… Continue reading EMAP Results – Reaction

Cable group Telewest has announced the extension of its cable network with the acquisition of Eurobell for £200m. The company, owned by Deutsche Telekom, is one of the last independent operators in the UK and supplies telephone, internet, data and cable television services throughout the south of England. According to latest figures Eurobell had 336,600… Continue reading Telewest Buys Eurobell For £200m

Virgin Radio (AM)’s weekly reach and share of listening both continued to fall according the September 2000 radio listening figures released by RAJAR this morning. The station, now part of SMG, turned in poor results in the June survey and has seen its reach fall by a further 6.5% and share by 0.5% points this… Continue reading Virgin Takes A Dip In Latest RAJAR

Capital 95.8FM retained its strong lead across London in the latest RAJAR figures. During the third quarter of 2000 the station increased its reach by 1.5% to 2.8 million. Its share of listening remained static, however, at 11.3%, but it is still way ahead of its nearest rival Magic, which moved into second place in… Continue reading Capital 95.8FM Retains Strong Lead Across London

The share of listening held by BBC radio stations made gains in the last quarter, while commercial radio listening was down, according to the latest RAJAR figures released this morning. Overall, BBC stations improved their share by 0.3% points since June, to a total share of 51.4%, while commercial stations fell back 0.5% points to… Continue reading BBC Makes Gains In Latest RAJAR Report

NetValue has announced the launch of its online ad measurement service, Ad-Impact, which it claims will allow clients to analyse the effectiveness of online campaigns for the first time. Teaming up with Taylor Nelson Sofres’ Secodip service, the two aim to provide a comprehensive research tool for ad agencies and marketing companies involved in online… Continue reading NetValue Launches Online Ad Effectiveness Service

Satellite broadcaster BSkyB gained 45p to £10.40 as analysts predicted good results for the company tomorrow (see Digital Packages Set To Increase In Price). The value of the group’s prices have more than halved since its high of £21.58 earlier this year, however (see Sharewatch).Cable group Telewest was one of the highest climbers on the… Continue reading Sharewatch

Subscribers can access tables showing the performances of each of the main UK radio groups in the latest RAJAR figures by clicking on Radio in the Features bar above.

Lis Howell, the former senior vice-president of Flextech (see Newsline Brief), has unveiled her web venture. Bowlofcherries.com is a lifestyle portal targeting over 35s.With the endorsement of over 50 celebrities, including Toyah Wilcox, Edwina Currie and Fern Britton, the website brings together information, features and reviews on a range of subjects from food to politics.… Continue reading Ex-Flextech Boss Unveils Website For Over 35s

NRS figures for the six-month period to the end of September show most titles losing readers. Overall the national newspaper sector was down 5% compared to the same period last year, a loss of 3m readers.The Times again saw the worst fall, losing 18% of its readership. The title has been shedding readers throughout 2000… Continue reading National Newspaper NRS Round-Up – September 2000