The Radio Authority has awarded the local digital multiplex licence for the Edinburgh area to the sole applicant, Score Digital. Score, which is owned by Scottish Radio Holdings, will deliver digital programming and data services to the region, which has an adult population of around 1.1 million.The group’s proposal consists of eight programme services for… Continue reading Score Wins Digital Licence For Edinburgh
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has recommended that Chris Smith make a proscription order against foreign satellite channel Adult X. The regulatory body has decided that the channel is an unacceptable service under the terms of the Broadcasting Act.The Commission believes that Adult X is unacceptable on the grounds that it repeatedly contains material which… Continue reading ITC Makes Moves To Close Adult Channel
The UK’s first digital TV channel dedicated to natural health issues is to be launched later this year. A range of programming covering all aspects of the natural health industry will be accompanied by a website providing links to products and services in the market.According to a recent Which report, 25% of the UK population… Continue reading Natural Health Channel Set To Launch
The current sponsorship regulations which apply to the UK radio industry are set to be relaxed by the Radio Authority. The radio watchdog has proposed a number of revisions to the existing Advertising and Sponsorship Code and is now seeking the views of interested parties with regard to the changes.As part of the revisions, the… Continue reading Radio Authority Plans To Relax Sponsorship Regulations
It is understood that Channel 5 has written to the Independent Television Commission (ITC) asking for permission to reschedule its 6:00pm news programme to make way for Home & Away. The station recently acquired the rights to the Australian soap from ITV, which currently screens the series daily at 5:05pm, although C5 will still not… Continue reading Channel 5 May Seek To Move News For Home & Away
It will be the organisers and owners of key sporting events who decide how sport is broadcast on UK television in the coming years, according to key figures in the media industry. As multi-channel and pay-per-view (PPV) television continue to grow, the options for sports broadcasting rights owners to sell their events are increasing, as… Continue reading Rights Owners Will Decide Future Of Free-To-Air Sport
There was speculation this afternoon that Scottish Radio Holdings is about to make a bid for Border Television. A statement was issued to the Stock Exchange on behalf of the group after shares in Border climbed £2.65.Noting the recent increase in the share price of Border, Scottish Radio said that it is “considering the basis… Continue reading Border Stock Soars On Scottish Radio Rumours
Channel 4 unveiled its schedule for spring and summer this week, with highlights including an English version of Dutch TV phenomenon Big Brother and two new dramas from very different eras – Anna Karenina and Lock, Stock….Last year Big Brother launched in Holland as a fully interactive TV experience. Ten strangers are cut off from… Continue reading Channel 4 Brings Big Brother To The UK
Shares in Ulster TV rose as a slump in the group’s profits was offset by the acquisition of Northern Ireland’s leading internet company (see Ulster TV Acquires DNA As Pre-tax Profit Slumps). Prices were up 25p to £2.30.Saatchi and Saatchi saw its shares tumble however after year-end results showed a dip in revenue for the… Continue reading Sharewatch
Year end financial results released by global communications group, Cordiant Communications yesterday, were met positively by traders (see Cordiant Posts Strong Rise In Pre-Tax Profits). Stock was pushed up 19˝p to close at 358˝p.BSkyB plummeted yesterday after making a record high at the beginning of the week, to finish down 182p (8.5%) at 1,595˝p. Other… Continue reading Sharewatch
