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
Capital Radio announced that its group turnover was up 14% to £59.5m for the six months to 31 March 2000. The same six months have also seen Capital win the battle for control of Border Television (see Capital Radio Wins Battle For Border), a move chief executive David Mansfield said would strengthen their “Strategy of… Continue reading Capital Radio Releases Strong Interim Results
United News and Media (UNM) has agreed to sell UAP Inc. to Trader Publishing for a cash sum of $520m. This brings the total raised by UNM’s divestment programme to $840m.UAP Inc. is free-to-the-public magazine and online advertising business specialising in the real estate rental and sale, motoring and parenting markets across the US.UNM unveiled… Continue reading UNM Continues Divestment With UAP Sell-Off
WPP is on the verge of agreeing a take-over deal for US advertising company Young & Rubicam (Y&R), a move which would create the world’s largest advertising group. The possibility of the talks reaching fruition has not been confirmed by either company, but the national press are unified in expecting an announcement soon.WPP confirmed that… Continue reading WPP And Y&R May Be Nearing Deal
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
Carlton Television has launched an interactive element to its Carlton Food Network and Carlton Cinema digital channels. Called Carlton Active, the free service allows viewers to access extra information about programmes or advertised products using their remote control.Carlton has already attracted advertisers Proctor and Gamble, for Bounty and Max Factor, the AA, Onken and M… Continue reading Interactive Programming Launched By Carlton Television
