Commercial radio’s share of listening has increased, closing slightly the gap between commercial and public service radio listening, according to the latest RAJAR figures released this morning.The data, which covers the reporting period to March 2000, shows All Commercial radio’s share of listening increasing by 0.4% points, when compared to the previous period, ending Decmember… Continue reading Commercial Radio Makes Gains In Latest RAJAR Report
The Radio Authority has given the go-ahead for Capital Radio to take over Border Radio Holdings (see Capital Radio Wins Battle For Border). Following a public interest test into the acquisition, the Authority determined that the joint holding of Sun FM and Century Radio could not be expected to operate against the public interest provided… Continue reading Radio Authority Clears Capital’s Border Take-over
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) is to ask the public what it thinks of public service broadcasting (PSB) in a major consultation which will contribute to the White Paper on Communications. There will also be a separate but related consultation on regionalism as part of ITV’s public service obligation. The two consultations will be launched… Continue reading ITC To Launch Public Service Broadcasting Debate
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints made about national advertising for Film Four which states that the Channel Four cable and satellite subscription channel broadcasts films “uncut…just as the director intended.”The complainants objected to the claim, made in national press advertisements, direct mailings and internet advertising, on the grounds that they understood the… Continue reading Film Four Rapped Over Uncut Film Claim
British Sky Broadcasting today enhanced its role as a sports content provider with the acquisition of Sports Internet Group. The £301 million deal was unveiled as the group announced its third-quarter results, which showed a slide in profits as rapid expansion in the digital world continued to take its toll.Pre-tax loss for the three months… Continue reading BSkyB Signs Sports Internet Deal As Digital Expansion Takes Its Toll
Tony Blair gave his support to the magazine industry yesterday when he addressed the PPA’s Magazine & B2B 2000 conference. He said that his Government is committed to working together with the industry over e-commerce issues, and urged those within to welcome and embrace the current moves towards an online world.“The changes in technology today… Continue reading New Media Is Hot Topic As Prime Minister Headlines PPA Conference
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has today published its findings into an investigation into the Grampian licence, after concerns were raised regarding its regional and co-produced output. The franchise, which operates in the north of Scotland under the ownership of the Scottish Media Group, was the subject of a number of complaints from MP’s and… Continue reading ITC Publishes Findings Into Grampian Complaint
E-commerce and web solutions provider Dialog has changed its name to Bright Station. Dialog sold its information services division to Canadian publishers Thomson earlier this year (see Thomson Confirmed As Dialog Buyer). Yesterday shares in Bright Station rose 4½p to 99½p.Shares in WPP fell for the second successive day, by 88p to £8.22. This is… Continue reading Sharewatch
Newsquest signed a deal to take control of regional news group NEWSCOM over the weekend (see Newsquest Signs £444m Deal For Control Of NEWSCOM). Shares in NEWSCOM responded on Monday by rising 112½p to £17.75. Johnston Press and Trinity Mirror also submitted bids for the group. Yesterday Johnston fell 4p to £3.17½ while Trinity Mirror… Continue reading Sharewatch
An issues letter has been sent by the Competition Commission regarding the proposed acquisition of the Belfast Telegraph and other titles by Independent News and Media (INM)(see Indy’s Bid For Belfast Telegraph Referred To Competition Commission).The main parties involved have all received the letter, which outlines the issues identified after the consideration of views expressed… Continue reading Issues Letter Sent For Belfast Telegraph Take-over
