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The UK government is considering making changes to planning regulations that apply to satellite equipment and antennae in order to boost take-up of digital television and broadband internet across England. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has launched a consultation in which members of the public, industry figures, local government and special interest groups… Continue reading Satellite Dish Regulations Come Under Scrutiny

Trinity Mirror was seen in focus up 1.36% after it emerged that managing director of national newspapers, Mark Haysom, is leaving the company (see Trinity Mirror Loses Head Of National Newspapers). Analysts at JP Morgan claim that Haysom’s departure may reflect a change in the group’s national newspaper strategy.Elsewhere key media stocks were seen under… Continue reading Sharewatch: Trinity Mirror Rises Despite Analyst Concerns

Channel Five has secured Fosters as the sponsor of its new six-part series, Be A Grand Prix Driver.The deal will include sponsorship credits and branding on all the on-air trailers for the show, as well as off-air advertising in Emap’s men’s lifestyle magazine, FHM.FHM.com will also launch a specially branded Fosters channel featuring highlights from… Continue reading Five Secures Fosters To Sponsor Grand Prix Show

The BBC World Service has joined the RAJAR survey, following in the footsteps of national digital stations Kerrang!, Oneword and Smash Hits, which came on board in January.The BBC World Service, a global symbol of public broadcasting in the UK through its 70 years of broadcasting, is transmitted internationally in 43 different languages.Alan Booth, controller… Continue reading BBC World Service Joins RAJAR

The advertising industry is bracing itself for a buffeting on news that over 130 MPs are rallying behind the Children’s Television Advertising Bill, which proposes banning ads for food aimed at the under-5s.The bill, which has been put forward by Labour MP, Debra Shipley, argues there should be a complete ban on food and drink… Continue reading MPs Push To Ban Food Ads Aimed At Children

Granada has secured Suzuki Motorcycles to support motorbike programming across its Men and Motors channel.The promotional campaign, which is to last almost three months, will include special commercials that will be integrated with the channel’s motorbike programming.The deal has been designed to coincide with an increase in the profile of motoring shows on the channel.… Continue reading Granada Secures Suzuki For Men & Motors Promotion

Future Games is to launch a high end games magazine aimed at twenty-something, gadget loving PlayStation 2 owners.The new magazine, entitled PSNext, will cover the evolving PlayStation market and has been dubbed the magazine for the “PlayStation 2.5” enthusiast. The specialist magazine will have a cover price of £4. The first two issues of the… Continue reading Future Publishing Launches PlayStation 2 Magazine

Total US magazine advertising revenue rose by 11.6% year on year in March, closing at $1.6 billion, according to the latest information from the Publishers Information Bureau. Ad pages for the month were up 9.1% from last year.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Satellite Dish Regulations Come Under ScrutinyThe UK government is considering making changes to planning… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: March US Magazine Revenue Rises 12%

Virgin Radio is to launch an on-air and online campaign to promote the British leg of the Champ Car World Series, as part of its Access All Areas Initiative.The campaign begins with a week-long on-air competition on the Daryl Denham Drivetime Show, offering listeners the chance to win tickets to the London Champ Car Trophy… Continue reading Virgin To Promote Champ Car World Series

Rupert Murdoch has finally fulfilled his ambition to break into the US satellite market by agreeing a deal to take control of the television company, DirecTV.The mogul’s media enterprise, News Corporation announced this week that it had negotiated a $6.6 billion package with General Motors, which currently owns the broadcaster.Under the terms of the settlement,… Continue reading Murdoch Seals Acquisition Of DirecTV