Local commercial radio saw a decline in listening share for the December 1999 RAJAR period, from 39.2% in September 1999 to 38.4% for this three month period. At the same time, the sector’s overall weekly reach grew slightly by 0.7% to 26.2 million listeners. Average hours, on the other hand, dropped back by 0.7% to… Continue reading Local Commercial Radio Listening Falls Back In Latest Figures
Chief executive of the GWR group, Ralph Bernard, has warned that the current radio ownership regulations are impinging on the growth of commercial radio in the UK and has called on the Government to relax them before the next election.At the all-party Parliamentary Media Group he called for the points system currently in operation to… Continue reading GWR Chief Calls For Relaxation Of Radio Regulation
A series of tables to show the performances of each of the main UK groups in the latest RAJAR figures is now available in the Radio features list. The data cover the period to December.Subscribers can access the Radio database by selecting “Radio” from the drop-down box at the top of this page.
BBC’s GLR made significant gains in the December RAJAR figures, released this morning. Its weekly reach grew by almost 48%; its share of listening in the capital now stands at 1.2%. The station has plans to rebrand itself this year (see Newsline Brief).Another success for the period ending December 1999 was the Premier Christian Radio… Continue reading GLR Makes Gains In Latest RAJAR Figures
After a strong spell in recent weeks, shares in EMAP slipped back by 175p (10.3%) yesterday after HSBC Securities downgraded its recommendation from ‘hold’ to ‘reduce’. The group is understood to be close to signing a major internet deal, possibly with Freeserve.ITV companies Carlton and United News & Media (UNM) rose yesterday over the possibility… Continue reading Sharewatch
The overall decline in national newspaper readership has worsened, according to the latest figures released by the National Readership Survey (NRS). In a year-on-year analysis the whole sector has dropped back 1.3%, or 910,000 readers, for the six-month period ending December 1999.The Daily Mail (up 11.7%), the Mail on Sunday (up 4.9%), the Daily Telegraph… Continue reading National Newspaper NRS Round-Up – December 1999
The Times has unveiled a £2m branding campaign in an attempt to push circulation and establish its status in preparation for further development. From 7 February a three-month TV and poster campaign will launch in London, based around the Times “trusted” brand status.The campaign is part of a three-year programme to push sales beyond the… Continue reading Times Launches £2m Branding Campaign
Highbury House has agreed to buy Nexus Media for £40m in a deal which will create one of the largest independent magazine groups in the country. Highbury, which publishes trade and consumer titles, will raise £37.2m through an 11 for 20 rights issue at 60p a share to fund the deal.Shares in Highbury were suspended… Continue reading Highbury House Acquires Nexus
Broadcaster BSkyB’s recent rise in share prices came to an end yesterday as some analysts believed they had climbed too far, too quickly. Prices closed down 58˝p to £13.81. The group announced plans to increase its internet developments yesterday (see Sky Furthers Net Investments).Daily Mail & General Trust climbed after it took a 20% stake… Continue reading Sharewatch
Commercial radio reported record revenue figures for 1999. The latest figures from the Radio Advertising Bureau saw total revenue reach £464 million – a growth of 11.1% compared to the previous year.For the final quarter of 1999 the highest ever spend was recorded – £131 million. This was driven by the growth in national advertising… Continue reading Commercial Radio Reports Record Revenue
