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Long-serving radio host Jono Coleman is to turn his back on commercial broadcasting, returning to BBC London 94.9 where he began his British broadcasting career in the early 90s.Coleman will present a daily magazine show on the station from 25 July, comprising interviews, topical discussion, listener interaction, humour and music, before taking over the breakfast… Continue reading Coleman Makes Return To Breakfast Radio

The latest IPA Bellwether survey has signalled a downward revision to current marketing budgets in Q2 – the first budget cut recorded for nearly two years. Published by NTC Research on behalf of the IPA, the Q2 Bellwether Report shows a trimming of marketing budgets, reflecting weaker than expected sales and profits as well as… Continue reading Q2 2005 Bellwether: Growing Concern Over Economy Leads To Budget Cuts

Mobile video is proving a tough commodity to shift, according to American media analyst, In-Stat, which has published a new report, showing two thirds of mobile phone subscribers in the US are not ready for video services on their handsets, a number that is nearly unchanged from the previous year’s survey. The findings, published in… Continue reading Mobile Video Set For Slow Growth In US

Global advertising expenditure is estimated to increase by 4.7% this year, bringing 2005 adspend growth in line with expected GDP growth, according to forecasts published today by media group ZenithOptimedia. The agency’s outlook for 2006 is also positive, with advertising spend estimated to be up 6.1% compared to just 4% for the economy. These latest… Continue reading Global Adspend Growth Forecast In Line With GDP

On-demand TV and broadband provider, HomeChoice, has appointed Tullo Marshall Warren (TMW) as its below the line marketing agency following a review of its business ahead of a new campaign due later this year.The new agency will work alongside brand specialists, Mother, in developing the personality of the HomeChoice brand, while TMW will be responsible… Continue reading HomeChoice Signs TMW Ahead Of Marketing Push

Emap Esprit, publishers of the UK’s leading parenting titles Mother & Baby and Pregnancy & birth has teamed up with QuickWise Brand Research to create a continuous research programme, offering fresh and actionable insights into the UK’s rapidly changing parenting market.The key focus of the research, named ‘iMum’ and standing for Insight for Marketing through… Continue reading Emap Launches Planning And Buying Tool For Parenting Market

Telewest has expended the range of its fledgling on-demand service, Teleport, to offer customers access to complete TV series at the touch of a button.The service bolsters the company’s existing on-demand programme portfolio, extending it from around 60 hours of content to over 300 hours, comprising shows from the National Geographic channel, Discovery, LIVINGtv, Bravo… Continue reading Telewest Boosts On Demand Content Fivefold

ITV saw its share price plummet this morning, following reports that a takeover bid for the company by Apax and Time Warner had been abandoned following concerns over the company’s pension deficit.A bid for control of ITV from private equity firm, Apax, and American media giant, Time Warner, has long been expected, following rumours earlier… Continue reading Pension Fears Call Halt To ITV Takeover Bid

ITV has announced that it is bringing boxing back to the network as a key part of its sporting portfolio, with a two year deal seeing Europe’s leading boxing promoter, Frank Warren, return to the channel for the first time in a decade.The deal will see ITV1 screen up to eight Big Fight Live shows… Continue reading ITV1 To Bring Back Primetime Boxing

Simon Amstell will be hosting a Saturday afternoon show on Xfm, presenting the 1-3pm slot from tomorrow for six weeks until mid September.Amstell is the latest celebrity filling in for comedy duo, Adam and Joe, and is taking over from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant who made a welcome return to Xfm’s Saturday schedule in… Continue reading Amstell Fills Xfm Saturday Slot