Speaking at MediaTel’s Media Question Time last night the chief executive of ONdigital, Stephen Grabiner’s explanation of the box give-away – announced only that morning (see Newsline)- was attacked by fellow panelist Ray Snoddy (Times media editor). Grabiner said that research showed boxes at £199 were the “single biggest hurdle” to people thinking of investing… Continue reading Grabiner Attempts To Justify Digital Set-Top Box Give-Away
At last night’s Media Tel Media Question Time, Talk Radio’s CEO Kelvin MacKenzie made no secret of his contempt for the BBC, and its monopolistic position in the media industry.Speaking in the BBC’s own Radio Theatre, MacKenzie expressed delight at the concept of the BBC being dismantled, and looked forward to the dismemberment of the… Continue reading ‘BBC Is Monopolistic And Anti-Competitive’ Says Kelvin MacKenzie
Channel 4 is claiming 1998 was another excellent year in its annual report. Turnover increased by 6.8% last year to £590.5 million, and pre-tax profit was £26.3 million for 1998 (1997; £29.2 million). The channel’s audience share for the year was 10.3%.Channel 4 launched its first pay television venture, Film Four, in November last year… Continue reading Channel Four Reports ‘Excellent Year’
Classic FM is to launch Classic London this summer, giving advertisers the opportunity to target the London commercial radio audience.Manning Gottlieb Media (MGM) is working with Classic FM to advise on the positioning and roll out of Classic London to advertisers and media buyers.Classic FM, which is owned by GWR, has a weekly reach of… Continue reading Classic FM Rolls Out London Opportunities For Advertisers
Capital Radio is rebranding its Cardiff based station Touch Radio after gaining approval from the Radio Authority. The station will become Capital Gold 1359 and 1305AM, and will have its schedule revised.The new schedule will include Tony Blackburn on the drive time show, and a stronger emphasis on sport across the station. The official launch… Continue reading Capital Radio Gives The Golden Touch
MediaTel will tonight present its inaugural Media Question Time at the BBC Radio Theatre, Broadcasting House, Portland Place at 6:45pm. The event, which is produced in association with the Economist, has attracted a talented and powerful panel of leading media figures.Media Question Time will be chaired by BBC Radio media correspondent, Torin Douglas. He will… Continue reading MediaTel Presents Inaugural Media Question Time
The Radio Authority is next week inviting declarations of intent to apply for the local radio licences to Guernsey and Jersey. Both licences are for eight year periods starting from October 2000.The Guernsey licence covers an area with a population of about 50,000, and is currently held by Island FM . The licence for Jersey… Continue reading Radio Authority Pre-Advertises Channel Island Licences
