WPP is on the verge of agreeing a take-over deal for US advertising company Young & Rubicam (Y&R), a move which would create the world’s largest advertising group. The possibility of the talks reaching fruition has not been confirmed by either company, but the national press are unified in expecting an announcement soon.WPP confirmed that… Continue reading WPP And Y&R May Be Nearing Deal
On Wednesday next week the ITV Network is to hand over a set of proposals to the Independent Television Commission (ITC) outlining a strategy to boost its ailing news programme audiences. Of particular concern to the television watchdog are the falling viewing figures for ITV’s regional news bulletins which, on aggregate, have seen audiences drop… Continue reading Feature: Regional Programming Suffers From ITV Scheduling Changes
Newsquest signed a deal to take control of regional news group NEWSCOM over the weekend (see Newsquest Signs £444m Deal For Control Of NEWSCOM). Shares in NEWSCOM responded on Monday by rising 112½p to £17.75. Johnston Press and Trinity Mirror also submitted bids for the group. Yesterday Johnston fell 4p to £3.17½ while Trinity Mirror… Continue reading Sharewatch
An issues letter has been sent by the Competition Commission regarding the proposed acquisition of the Belfast Telegraph and other titles by Independent News and Media (INM)(see Indy’s Bid For Belfast Telegraph Referred To Competition Commission).The main parties involved have all received the letter, which outlines the issues identified after the consideration of views expressed… Continue reading Issues Letter Sent For Belfast Telegraph Take-over
Carlton Television has launched an interactive element to its Carlton Food Network and Carlton Cinema digital channels. Called Carlton Active, the free service allows viewers to access extra information about programmes or advertised products using their remote control.Carlton has already attracted advertisers Proctor and Gamble, for Bounty and Max Factor, the AA, Onken and M… Continue reading Interactive Programming Launched By Carlton Television
The Wireless Group, owners of the UK’s first national sports station, TalkSport, is soon to unveil another first for radio with the launch of a station dedicated to business. Bloomberg TalkMoney, a 24-hour digital network, is the result of a deal between the financial news provider, Bloomberg, and Kelvin MacKenzie’s radio group.In a soft launch… Continue reading Wireless Group And Bloomberg Unite In Business Radio Station Deal
Broadcasters will have to make something of a shot in the dark when they submit bids to the Premier League for the 18 new rights packages on Wednesday this week. Unlike the recent sell-off of next generation mobile phone licences, in this high profile auction there will be no counter-bids, as candidates get only one… Continue reading Broadcasters Need More Than Money To Win Premier League Rights
Readers of online news services look first at the text on a page rather than graphics and photographs, according to recent research conducted by Stanford University and the Poynter Institute in the US. The study, in which the subject’s eye movements were tracked by small cameras attached to the side of their heads, showed that… Continue reading Online News Is All About Text
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has published the first of its consultation papers regarding the specific prohibitions set out in its Code of Advertising Standards and Practice. Of 29 prohibitions reviewed, 16 have been recommended for deletion and 8 for amendment.“We have taken a completely fresh look at all these prohibitive rules in the code,… Continue reading ITC Begins Review Of Advertising Rules
The regional newspaper market took a step towards further consolidation over the weekend, when Newsquest signed a £444m deal for control of NEWSCOM. Newsquest, UK operating arm of US group Gannett, which publishes USA Today, won control of the group over bids from rivals Trinity Mirror and Johnston Press.Newsquest will pay £18 per share in… Continue reading Newsquest Signs £444m Deal For Control Of NEWSCOM
