The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) has unveiled its latest round of standards for interactive media, which is to be released in 12 parts during 2002.Danny Meadows-Klue, chairman and chief executive of the IAB, explained why he felt the programme, named “The Daddy of all Standards Part II” was needed: “Standards are critical to the success of… Continue reading IAB Launches “The Daddy” In Internet Standards
The Wireless Group has begun testing a new wristwatch audience measurement device which it claims will provide a more accurate picture of exactly which radio stations people listen to.The device is completely portable and works by recording the radio frequency that listeners are tuned in to. The Wireless Group’s chairman, Kelvin MacKenzie, claims that the… Continue reading TWG Tests New Radio Measurement Device
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has published its annual Social Trends document, which documents the changing lifestyle and population statistics of the UK.The document notes a steep increase in the uptake of non-terrestrial TV services since 1996/7. Almost 4.5m households now subscribe to satellite television, an increase of 51% on 1996/7, while 3.3m subscribe… Continue reading Social Trends Reveals Non-Terrestrial TV Boom
Giant banner company MegaPoster has won the rights to the first ever giant banner site in the hip seaside city of Brighton, while refurbishment works take place on the 100 year old clock tower which stands on a major crossroads in the city’s retail and leisure district.Brighton & Hove Council given approval for four 18m… Continue reading MegaPoster Wins First Brighton Giant Site
Market information network Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) has acquired the custom research division of US-based Greenfield Online (GFOL), which will be integrated into TNS Intersearch. GFOL will now be dedicated to serving the online data collection needs of research companies, which in turn conduct web research for a range of blue chip clients. In the… Continue reading Taylor Nelson Sofres Acquires US Internet Research Group
Cable company NTL has confirmed that it has appointed a number of banks and brokers to undertake a recapitalisation of the company in order to reduce debt. Credit Suisse First Boston, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley will advise the broadband cable group on a recapitalisation structure and reduction of its $12 billion debt burden. CEO Barclay… Continue reading NTL Confirms Recapitalisation Moves
Global market information company, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), has agreed to acquire the broadcast division of BMC News and will combine the division’s activities with those of TNS Tellex. The value of the acquisition was not disclosed. The merged entity will be one of the UK’s leading broadcast monitoring specialists and will build on the… Continue reading Taylor Nelson Acquires TV And Radio Monitoring Business
It was a day of mixed fortunes for radio companies in yesterday’s media market following the release of the latest RAJAR data.Capital, which saw the weekly reach of its flagship London station Capital FM increase by 1.7% during the period ending December 2001, saw shares fall 1.85% yesterday to close at £6.63, a loss of… Continue reading Sharewatch
The IPA has told the Government that the structure of the sales industry is essential to maintaining an open and competitive marketplace for advertisers in the face of consolidation within the TV and radio industry.In response to the DCMS’s consultation on media ownership, the IPA said that it will concentrate on sales structures within the… Continue reading IPA Defends Sales Structure In DCMS Response
Pearson announced yesterday that it has completed the sale of its 22% stake in European broadcaster, RTL Group, to Bertelsmann AG, as previously announced in December last year.Following the deal, Marjorie Scardino, chief executive officer of Pearson, and John Makinson, finance director at Pearson, will resign as non-executive directors of RTL Group.The sale was completed… Continue reading Pearson Completes Sale Of RTL Stake To Bertelsman
