RAJAR’s decision not to introduce the electronic measurement of radio audiences after more than a year of extensive testing (see RAJAR Says ‘No For Now’ To Electronic Measurement) has received a mixed reaction from the industry.Wireless Group chairman and outspoken RAJAR critic, Kelvin MacKenzie, responded in his usual flamboyant manner, branding the decision a “disgrace… Continue reading Industry Responds To Rejection Of Electronic Measurement
Independent News & Media has issued an upbeat trading statement in which it claims to be generating revenues in excess of 2002 levels and is on target to deliver encouraging interim results.The group, which owns The Independent, The Independent on Sunday and the Belfast Telegraph, said that circulation revenues continued to grow in all markets… Continue reading INM Reports Strong Start To Year
Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive of WPP, last night set out clearly his group’s position over the proposed takeover of Cordiant Communications, saying that the offer on the table will not be revised.The statement comes after Cordiant’s major shareholder, Active Value, has gradually increased its holding in the group to such a point where it… Continue reading Sorrell Stands Firm On Cordiant Deal
ITV has secured Lindemans as the sponsor of four major new drama series to be broadcast on the network this autumn and winter 2004.The deal, brokered by Carlton Communications and Universal McCann, includes a range of sponsorship credits and break bumpers, which have been shot on location in Australia to raise awareness of the wine… Continue reading ITV Secures Lindemans For Corking Sponsorship Deal
The European internet population continues to grow at a healthy rate and new research suggests that it is on target to top 200 million by the end of 2003. There is also evidence that increased connectivity is moving the European epicenter further to the east.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Sorrell Sees Signs Of StabilisationRespected market observer,… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: European Internet Usage Continues To Climb
EMAP has been given competition clearance to acquire France’s Excelsior Publications, propelling it to the number two spot in the country’s consumer magazing publishing sector. The deal was originally announced on 2 April, but required approval from the French competition authorities before it could go ahead (see Emap Raises Profile With French Acquisition). The newly… Continue reading EMAP Becomes France’s Second Largest Consumer Mags Publisher
Global market research network, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), this morning said that trading in its markets will yield broadly flat revenues for the first half of the year. The group’s figures paint a similar picture to WPP’s trading statement this week (see Sorrell Sees Signs Of Stabilisation). That is to say, the US is stronger… Continue reading TNS Sees Flat H1, NFO WorldGroup Deal Progressing
Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive of WPP, last night set out clearly his group’s position over the proposed takeover of Cordiant Communications (see WPP Seals £266m Cordiant Takeover), saying that the offer on the table will not be revised. The statement comes after Cordiant’s major shareholder, Active Value, has gradually increased its holding in the… Continue reading WPP Stands Firm On Cordiant Deal
Granada shareholders are growing increasingly unhappy over the terms of the proposed £2.6 billion merger with Carlton Communications and are concerned about whether they are getting a fair deal. According to a report in The Independent On Sunday, institutional investors met with Granada executives recently to discuss whether the deal, which would save the merged… Continue reading Granada Shareholders Uneasy Over ITV Merger Deal
Independent News & Media has issued an upbeat trading statement in which it claims to be generating revenues in excess of 2002 levels and is on target to deliver encouraging interim results. The group, which owns The Independent, The Independent on Sunday and the Belfast Telegraph, said that circulation revenues continued to grow in all… Continue reading INM Reports Strong Start To Year
