Plans by Telewest Communications to launch new high-speed internet link in conjunction with Microsoft (see Telewest And Microsoft Confirm High-Speed Internet Service) saw interest in the company shares increase yesterday. At the start of trading yesterday the share price rose by 12p, although this was not maintained throughout the day with the closing up just… Continue reading Sharewatch
In January 1999 RAJAR launched a new method of measuring radio audiences. The second set of data using this new methodology will be released at 2:00pm today.The new method reports listening on a rolling basis. Under the old system a different set of stations reported in each quarter; now all stations’ listening figures are reported… Continue reading RAJAR – The New Methodology Explained
The commercial radio sector has clinched a slightly higher total share of listening than BBC Radio, according to the latest audience figures released by RAJAR this afternoon. All Commercial’s share of listening came in at 49.2% and the BBC took a share of 49.0%. The remaining 1.8% of listening is accounted for by radio stations… Continue reading Commercial Radio Inches Ahead Of BBC In Latest Listening Figures
BBC Radio 1 has turned in a strong performance in the latest RAJAR figures, showing increases in both share of listening and weekly reach. The station’s share rose by 0.5% points to 10.3% and weekly reach was up by 0.9% to just under 11 million listeners. This means that Radio 1 is still the country’s… Continue reading BBC Radio 1 Increases Share And Reach
Cable company Telewest Communications has this morning confirmed that it is planning to launch a new high-speed internet access service next year (see Telewest Expected To Offer High-Speed Net Access). As expected the new service will offer access speeds up to 100 times faster than conventional dial-in modems. The venture, which is part of a… Continue reading Telewest And Microsoft Confirm High-Speed Internet Service
BBC Radio 1 has turned in a strong performance in the latest RAJAR figures, showing increases in both share of listening and weekly reach. The station’s share rose by 0.5% points to 10.3% and weekly reach was up by 0.9% to just under 11 million listeners. This means that Radio 1 is still the country’s… Continue reading BBC Radio 1 Increases Share And Reach
The commercial radio sector has clinched a slightly higher total share of listening than BBC Radio, according to the latest audience figures released by RAJAR this afternoon. All Commercial’s share of listening came in at 49.2% and the BBC took a share of 49.0%. The remaining 1.8% of listening is accounted for by radio stations… Continue reading Commercial Radio Inches Ahead Of BBC In Latest Listening Figures
People wishing to subscribe to digital television services would have to pay an extra £24 on top their existing licence fee, under proposals outlined by a Government advisory panel today.The independent committee, chaired by economist Gavyn Davies, has recommended that a temporary licence supplement – starting at £1.99 a month and gradually reducing – would… Continue reading Digital Licence Fee Could Be £24
According to half-year results released by Reed Elsevier this morning, profits at the company are down by 3%. The company puts the fall in profits down to ‘less favourable market and competitive conditions’ from its rivals.Pre-tax profits were down from £413 million at the same time last year to £371 million for this year.Chairman of… Continue reading Profits Down At Reed Elsevier
A new report from Fletcher Research shows that by 2004 there will be 121 million Europeans connected to the internet and they will be spending €17 billion (£11.3 billion) via online shopping. The report, Internet Europe: Connecting The Consumer, also warns that Europe will be many online markets, not just one big honey-pot, and to… Continue reading Localised Targeting Is Key To E-Commerce Success In Europe, Says Fletcher
