BBC Radio is planning to extend its portfolio with the addition of three new digital services and enhancements to two existing services. The three new services will be aiming to attract, among others, young people and children.Both the new services and the existing BBC stations will be available on digital satellite and cable, the internet… Continue reading BBC Radio Plans Introduction Of Three New Digital Stations
The Times newspaper is to introduce major changes to its Saturday edition. From the 30 September the newspaper will include a new full-colour 64-page arts and entertainment supplement called Play.Covering all that is new from book and art reviews to e-shopping and computer games, the guide will also incorporate the comprehensive radio and regionalised television… Continue reading Saturday Times Unveils New Look
Granada Media shares fell heavily yesterday after the group released a trading statement predicting a slowdown in ad revenue for the second half of the year (see Granada Predicts Slowdown In Ad Revenue, Announces Completion Of United Deal). Shares in Granada ended at £4.38 by the end of the day’s trading, down 65p.United News and… Continue reading Sharewatch
Yesterday’s trading statement by Granada Media, coupled with a downgrade at the beginning of the week by Merrill Lynch, has caused shares in the company to fall very steeply. Between Monday and close on Wednesday, Granada Media stock has lost 23.6% in value, closing at 438p on Wednesday. The trading statement, whilst on the whole… Continue reading Granada Stock Fall ‘Could Be Worrying’ Says FT
The merger of United News & Media’s ITV assets received overwhelming approval from its shareholders. At an extraordinary general meeting the majority voted in favour of a sale to Granada Media, following the announcement of the deal in July this year. Sir Roland Hampel, chairman of United, said: “United’s shareholders have recognised the outstanding value… Continue reading United Shareholders Approve Granada Merger
Shares in Granada Media continued to tumble this morning after the company issued a trading statement predicting a slowdown in ad revenue during 2001. After a significant downgrade from Merrill Lynch sent shares sliding yesterday, stock fell a further 12% after the group said it could not match the high levels of ad revenue growth… Continue reading Granada Predicts Slowdown In Ad Revenue, Announces Completion Of United Deal
Almost half of all adults in the UK have accessed the internet at some time, according to the latest quarterly survey from the Office of National Statistics. A total 45% – or 20.4m adults – have logged on at least once, although those embracing the new technology are increasingly male and from the professional classes.… Continue reading Almost Half Of All Adults Now Online
Almost half of all adults in the UK have accessed the internet at some time, according to the latest quarterly survey from the Office of National Statistics. A total 45% – or 20.4m adults – have logged on at least once, although those embracing the new technology are increasingly male and from the professional classes.A… Continue reading Almost Half Of All Adults Now Online
The merger of United News & Media’s ITV assets received overwhelming approval from its shareholders today. At an extraordinary general meeting the majority voted in favour of a sale to Granada Media, following the announcement of the deal in July this year (see Granada Takes Control Of ITV).Sir Roland Hampel, chairman of United, said: “United’s… Continue reading United Shareholders Approve Granada Merger
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has named Lord Borrie as its next chairman. Borrie will take over from present incumbent Lord Rodgers in January next year. Rodgers has held the position for the past six years. The new chairman, who has been appointed for the next four years, has previous experience at the Office of… Continue reading Appointments Brief
