The number of worldwide cable TV subscribers increased last year but the rate of growth was the slowest in over a decade. Operators are banking on new services to encourage greater uptake in 2004.In-Stat/MDR claims that annual cable TV subscriber growth was tracking around 3% in 2003, despite a 22% increase in digital subscriptions.Disappointing growth… Continue reading Cable TV Looks To Capitalise On New Opportunities
RAJAR has announced a series of new developments and initiatives designed to maintain the integrity of the currency used to trade millions of pounds worth of radio advertising each year.The coming year looks set to bring new challenges for RAJAR as calls for the introduction of an electronic audience measurement system intensify and GfK’s rival… Continue reading RAJAR Moves Into 2004 With Range Of New Developments
Granada Enterprises is currently seeking a broadcast sponsor for its forthcoming reality-TV series, Hell’s Kitchen, which will see Gordon Ramsay employ a team of celebrities to work in his restaurant.The new live programme will see ten celebrities, with little or culinary experience, receive a week’s training before trying their luck in the kitchen, where viewers… Continue reading Granada Seeks Sponsor For New Reality-TV Series
The text message phenomenon shows no signs of slowing as the latest research reveals that more than 20 billion messages were sent last year, with the total expected to grow even further during 2004.Figures from the Mobile Data Association show that the popularity of the traditional text message has not been dented by the arrival… Continue reading Text Messaging Reaches Record Levels During 2003
The arrival of new stations and data services will ensure significant growth in the digital radio market over the next few years, according to a new report from In-Stat/MDR.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…US Online Retail Sector Gears Up For GrowthUS ecommerce sales will rise 24% to $65 billion this year and growth will be maintained… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: Digital Radio Taps Into The Zeitgeist
IPCtx has relaunched TV & Satellite Week in an attempt to boost circulation and strengthen the magazine’s position in the increasingly competitive market.The new look title has been completely refreshed and its pagination has been increased in an attempt to make it the most comprehensive listings magazine available to digital viewers. The move follows an… Continue reading IPC Relaunches TV & Satellite Week To Boost Sales
An obscure law in the state of Delaware could prove a stumbling block to the ambitions of the Barclay brothers with regard to Hollinger International. The two press barons have tabled a £260 million offer for the publishing group, which is currently owned by Conrad Black (see Barclay Brothers Agree Telegraph Takeover Deal). However, the… Continue reading State Law Could Jeopardise Hollinger Takeover
Cable magnate John Malone has become the second largest voting shareholder in News Corporation after Rupert Murdoch after acquiring a $1.82 billion stake in the media giant. Malone now owns 9% of the voting stock through his corporate vehicle, Liberty Media. Murdoch retains a 30% stake in News Corp. The surprise deal has prompted media… Continue reading Liberty Increases News Corp Stake
Cable magnate John Malone has become the second largest voting shareholder in News Corporation after Rupert Murdoch after acquiring a $1.82 billion stake in the media giant. Malone now owns 9% of the voting stock through his corporate vehicle, Liberty Media. Murdoch retains a 30% stake in News Corp. The surprise deal has prompted media… Continue reading Liberty Increases News Corp Stake
Profit takers left their mark on the media sector yesterday after the IPA’s latest Bellwether report predicted that the coming months could see adspend climb to levels not seen since the height of the dotcom boom. Granada was seen down by 3.23% and Emap dipped by 1.43% to close at 933p.Reuters was in the spotlight… Continue reading Sharewatch: Profit Taking Leaves Mark On Media Sector
