The Ginger Media Group is in the midst of bid rumours after talks last month of a flotation of Chris Evans’ media empire failed to materialise (see Newsline Brief). The main contender believed to be interested in making a bid is the Scottish Media Group, and BSkyB has also been mentioned.The group, which owns Virgin… Continue reading Ginger Media Group In Bid Rumours
The latest set of readership figures released by the National Readership Survey (NRS) this week show that there has been a year on year decline in the national newspaper market for the six months to August 1999. The sector has dropped over two million readers, or 2.9% during this period.The two Express papers continue to… Continue reading NRS Round-Up – August 1999
Shares in Trinity Mirror fell by 18˝p after four directors resigned during a management reshuffle as a result of the merger of the two companies. Prices closed at 540˝pAfter sharp falls in prices at Reuters and Emap recently the Stock Exchange has launched an investigation. Reuters was climbing back on Friday with shares up 9˝p… Continue reading Sharewatch
The amount spent by internet advertisers on radio rose by more than 300% in the twelve months up to the end of August. High profile companies such as BT Highway, Freeserve, QXL, Amazon and CurrantBun are driving the market, which reports the total above-the-line adspend by internet advertisers up by 102% over the same period.The… Continue reading Huge Rise In Internet Advertising On The Radio
Outdoor advertising group Maiden has released its interim results for the six months ending June 30 1999. Turnover was down by 8% to £29.3 million and before amortisation costs the company reported a pre-tax loss of £918,000.Chief executive Ron Zeghibe promised an improvement in the second half and blamed an economic slowdown within the whole… Continue reading Maiden Reports Poor First Half
Information on advertising and media agencies throughout the world is now available on the internet through AdForum.com. The AdForum system has been put together by global information provider Maydream, the Department of Advertising at the University of Texas and a host of other advertising consultancy groups across the globe.AdForum is designed to bring advertisers and… Continue reading Agency Information Service Launched On The Web
Media group EMAP has announced the disposal of French outdoor advertising company, Insert. EMAP described the company, which is based in St Denis, as a non-core subsidiary of EMAP France. Insert was acquired by EMAP when it purchased the magazine business Editions Mondiales in 1994.Since the acquisition EMAP has restructured Insert and improved its revenues… Continue reading EMAP Disposes Of French Outdoor Division
Lord Holme of Cheltenham has been appointed chairman of the Broadcasting Standards Commission. He takes over from Elspeth Howe today for four years. Real Media UK announced this week the promotion of Jonathan Bill from sales manager to head of sales. He will manage a team of nine across a portfolio of accounts including The… Continue reading Appointments Brief
Shares in outdoor advertising group Maiden fell by 15p yesterday after interim results reported a poor first half. Prices closed at 355p.Scottish Radio dropped by 11˝p yesterday to 946p. The group has acquired Angus County Press, which publishes seven local weekly newspapers for £4.2 million.An analyst briefing pushed shares in Carlton Communications by 14žp to… Continue reading Sharewatch
Channel 5 is about to enter the retail market with the launch next week of 5 Direct. A multimedia distribution venture, it will allow consumers to order products advertised on the channel.The first merchandise available will be a dual video package featuring sci-fi movies Species and Species II and including a cinema promotion poster. The… Continue reading Channel 5 Launches Retail Venture
