The daily newspaper market continued to see readership decline in the six months to June 2006, with a total downturn of more than 7% year on year, indicating a continued struggle for the sector.There was only one title to see an upturn in readership in the entire daily market, with the Independent recording an almost… Continue reading NRS National Newspaper Round-Up: June 2006
The ABC in the UK is currently working with media owners to evolve the currency to provide an enhanced cross-platform report where required and appropriate, according to the organisation’s CEO, Chris Boyd.However, Boyd said that at the moment there is no call from media buyers in Britain for the audited data across the various platforms… Continue reading Cross-Platform Net ABC Measure Not Yet Needed In UK
Ofcom has announced that it is to finalise its market impact assessment of the BBC’s new online catch-up service by December 15.Ofcom and the BBC governors have established a steering group to examine the new on-demand service, which will be delivered online via the BBC’s iPlayer.The new offerings are comprised of a seven-day TV and… Continue reading Ofcom Launches BBC iPlayer Assessment
Digital channel FX has apparently developed the first television advert aimed at retaining its message even when ad breaks are fast forwarded on PVRs.According to a report in the Guardian, he 30-second advertisement is designed to retain its message when viewed at up to 12 times its normal speed.The ad contains a single image on… Continue reading FX To Air PVR Resistant Ad
It looks as if one of the front runners for the top job at ITV is no longer in the running, after it emerged today that Stephen Carter is being kept on gardening leave until the end of February.According to a report in the Guardian, Zygos, the headhunters leading the race for Charles Allen’s successor,… Continue reading Carter Stuck On Gardening Leave
The BBC and Arqiva have signed a deal worth more than £1.8 billion that will see the company design, deploy, and operate the Corporation’s new high-power digital terrestrial television (DTT) network.Arqiva will replace both the BBC’s analogue television networks and the current low-power DTT network, as well as build and operate additional transmitters to expand… Continue reading BBC And Arqiva Sign £1.8 Billion Deal To Aid Switchover
The head of United International Pictures, Stewart Till, has been approached by the headhunters leading the search for Charles Allen’s successor at ITV.According to reports in the trade press, Till has been contacted by headhunters Zygos, who are understood to have also spoken to BBC Worldwide boss John Smith.Till began his career at Saatchi &… Continue reading UIP Boss Linked With ITV Top Job
The majority of the money made from quiz show channel ITV Play comes from viewers failing to get through on premium rate phone lines.According to a report in today’s Daily Telegraph, ITV is budgeting for £20 million profits from the channel this year.The report says that William Van Rest, controller of ITV Play, said that… Continue reading Failure To Get Through Fills ITV’s Coffers
Extras returned to our screens last night, bringing in a peak audience of 3.3 million adults (a 16.2% audience share) all wanting to witness the cringeworthy escapades of the assorted guest stars.For those of us unlucky enough to miss an episode of the award winning BBC2 show, viewers are able to catch up with it… Continue reading Extras Returns With 3.3 Million Viewers
Time Out Group has hired Graeme Tottle to the newly created role of commercial director of the listings guide’s sales operation, a post he recently filled for Emap men’s magazines.Tottle will oversee advertising for the London edition of Time Out and its website, as well as identifying cross-platform opportunities for clients.The newly created role will… Continue reading Time Out Hires Commercial Director
