Channel Four has announced a series of sponsorship and commercial deals for pay-tv channel Film Four. Sony and Stella Artois have been signed as major sponsorship partners and Renault has agreed an airtime deal allowing it car exclusivity on the cult and alternative film channel.Sony will sponsor Film Four’s Director’s Seasons and Stella will sponsor… Continue reading Film Four Signs Major Sponsorship Deals
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint made by internet service provider AOL Europe against advertising by its rival Freeserve. The advertisement in question appeared in the national press and stated “2.8 million people choose Freeserve”. AOL felt that the statement made was misleading as the number did not represent how many subscribers… Continue reading ASA Upholds Complaints About Freeserve and Hello!
Reed International was the best performer in the FTSE 100 yesterday, thanks still to a recommendation by Deutsche Bank (see Sharewatch). Shares ended up 47p at £5.62.Daily Mail increased its stake in GWR yesterday, through GWR’s acquisition of DMG Radio Group (see GWR Acquires DMG Radio Group). For GWR, the move prompted a positive response,… Continue reading Sharewatch
The Radio Advertising Bureau has launched a new publication to give advertisers a greater understanding of the radio market. Understanding Radio acknowledges the increased importance of radio as an advertising medium during the last decade.It is a consolidation of eight years of research by the RAB into the way radio works and includes advice on… Continue reading RAB Launches Manual For Advertisers
Scoot, the online business directory, has acquired free ads business Loot in a deal valuing the classified publisher at just under £190m. The acquisition will create what Scoot describes as “an integrated infomediary model, spanning directory, classifieds and entertainment services, accessible through multiple channels.” The terms set out for the deal involve a cash consideration… Continue reading Scoot Bags Loot To Create “Integrated Infomediary”
BBC Radio 5 Live and Wireless Group’s TalkSport are continuing to exchange blows over what TalkSport called its ‘live coverage’ of Euro 2000 matches, but what is in fact live commentary from presenters watching TV screens in locations away from the stadium.The BBC were alerted to the fact that TalkSport was going to describe its… Continue reading BBC And TalkSport Both Claim Victory In Live Commentary Battle
Month On Month Monthly national newspaper circulation figures for May, released by the ABC this week, showed an overall drop in sales of 0.5%. Sport First saw the greatest fall in circulation, down by almost 20% in a month on month analysis. Sunday Business also performed badly, slipping almost 8%.The most significant increases for the… Continue reading National Newspaper ABC Round-Up – May 2000
GWR Group has announced today the proposed acquisition of DMG Radio Group from the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). The deal, worth £146 million, will see GWR, which owns Classic FM as well as 38 local licences, add a further 8 UK local stations to its portfolio and enhance its overseas interests.DMG currently operates… Continue reading GWR Acquires DMG Radio Group
Independent News & Media made a bonus issue to its shareholders yesterday, effectively halving the share price. As a result the closing price of £2.59 represented a rise of ¼p.News of the closed bid decision for the Premier League broadcast rights (see Premiership Rights To Be Decided By Closed Bid) brought BSkyB off to a… Continue reading Sharewatch
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has appointed Patricia Hodgson as its new chief executive. Currently director of public policy at the BBC, she will take up the position at the beginning of September, replacing Peter Rogers, who announced his retirement last year (see ITC Begins Search For New Chief Executive).Sir Robin Biggam, chairman of the… Continue reading ITC Appoints New Chief Executive
