Interactive TV service, Open, has unveiled details of its initial marketing campaign. The service, jointly owned by BSkyB, Matsushita, BT and HSBC, and comprising of shopping, banking, travel, games and e-mail through digital TV platforms, will be the first in the UK when it launches next month.The group is to spend £20 million on the… Continue reading Open Launches £20 Million Marketing Campaign
Carlton Communications made gains yesterday after recent losses. It added 11p to 446˝p as an early analogue switch-off was anticipated within the sector (see Culture Secretary To Advise On Analogue Switch-Off).Cable and Wireless was believed to have been given a boost by ABN Amro after they met yesterday. Share prices rose by 4p to close… Continue reading Sharewatch
The Independent Radio and Television Commission (IRTC) in Ireland has shortlisted a number of radio stations for the new licences to be provided in the Dublin area. The applications cover five different programming categories, with different stations shortlisted in each category.In the 15-34 Youth-Oriented category, Pulse FM, Storm FM, Red 106FM and Spin FM are… Continue reading IRTC Shortlists Applicants For New Dublin Stations
Emap Radio is targetting its Big City networks with a £1.5 million advertising and marketing campaign. Called Fiver Fever, it is to focus on the biggest stations owned by the group – Key 103 in Manchester, Aire FM in Leeds and Metro FM in Newcastle.The breakfast promotion is themed around the excitement created by trying… Continue reading Emap Radio Creates £1.5m Big City Campaign
BT today announced that it is to offer consumers an ‘everything you need’ internet package, including a free PC and free weekend calls, for £25.99 per month. The three-year package, called BT Internet PC, also includes installation, tuition and Net access via the BT Internet ISP.John Swingewood, director of BT Internet & Multimedia Services, said… Continue reading BT Offers First Complete Internet Package
Reed International gained 6p yesterday after Deutsche Bank noted an improvement in the publisher and an end to its recent slide in prices. It believes the company’s excellent but under-exploited content will gain in importance as it moves onto the internet. Shares closed at 409źp.Deutsche Bank also likes United News & Media, which lost 5p… Continue reading Sharewatch
Underlying inflation fall back to 2.1% in August 1999, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics this morning. The underlying rate has undershot the Government’s target of 2.5% for the last five months. The continued low rate may cause business to question the Bank Of England’s decision last week to increase interest… Continue reading Inflation Drops Back To 2.1%
Chris Smith looks set to announce the switch-off date which will signal the end of analogue television. It is believed he will make the announcement of the final shift to digital networks at the Royal Television Society’s convention on Friday.After meeting with broadcasters yesterday to discuss details of the digital future it is believed he… Continue reading Culture Secretary To Advise On Analogue Switch-Off
The intended smooth introduction of digital television in the UK has seen a spate of squabbles between the two major players, BSkyB and ONdigital, as well as the departure of a number of top ONdigital directors recently (see ONdigital Directors Quit). In the latest dispute, the Independent Television Commission (ITC) has been forced to decide… Continue reading Digital TV Wrangles Continue Over Sky Sports 2
Future Network announced today that it has acquired the worldwide licence to publish the official magazines for Manchester United and Chelsea football clubs. The specialist publisher, which owns titles including PC Review and Total Football, is to buy Manchester United Magazine, Glory Glory Man United and the Official Chelsea Football Club Magazine from Zone Publishing.The… Continue reading Future Acquires Football Magazines
