The Office of Fair Trading has indicated that though BSkyB is not operating as a monopoly competitiveness in the pay TV market is being obstructed.John Bridgeman, director general of fair trading , said: “BSkyB’s acquisition of premium programming has created a barrier to entry into the market which is already limited by the restricted capacity… Continue reading BSkyB Escapes Monopoly Investigation
VNU Business Publications’ website has become the second Internet site to be audited by BPA International, the company which is currently measuring hits to the Economist’s d.Comm site.VNU’s site, called Mag.net, is host to VNU’s published titles and auditing is expected to start in October and last for two months. The process will produce information… Continue reading VNU Website To Be Audited
The Radio Authority’s Quarterly Bulletin (23 July) had 23 out of 66 programming complaints upheld. 76 complaints were received regarding advertising and sponsorship with 17 upheld.2CR (Bournemouth), Choice FM (Birmingham) and Fortune 1458 (Manchester) were fined £1,000 for breaching their Promises of Performance. 96.6 Classic Hits (St Albans and Watford) was fined £3,000 for failing,… Continue reading Radio Authority Upholds Complaints
Scottish Television today confirmed that it will be buying Caledonian Publishing in a deal worth around £120m.Confirmation of the takeover, which was first discussed at the beginning of the month *(Newsline 11/07), means that Caledonian has now abandoned plans to get a listing on the AIM.*MediaTel subscribers only
1. Results for the second quarter of 1996 will be available at the following dates: Results to stations Thurs 8th August (from 10am) Press release/conference Friday 9th August Access to planning systems Monday 19th August Published Reports and station Full Tables (despatched) Monday 19th August NB Publication of results is embargoed until 17.00 hours on… Continue reading RAJAR Release Dates
November 1995 saw The Daily Mirror increase its cover price by one pence to 28p. The Daily Express also increased its price by 3p to 35p, the same as The Daily Mail. The Sunday Express increased from 60p to 75p. The Times saw a rise from 25p to 30p with the Saturday edition at 40p.In… Continue reading Price War Summary: August ’95 To July ’96
The ITC published its report (24/7/95) on cable viewing trends between 1990 and 1995. The following points were outlined:In 1990, broadband cable TV services were available in only 15 local areas. By October 1995, it increased to 99 local areas. The take-up rate of cable by households only increased from 16.5% in 1990 to 21%… Continue reading ITC Shows The Way Forward For Cable
Media information group Reuters today announced six monthly figures which showed pre-tax profits of £342m, up 19% on the same period last year. Revenues also showed good growth, rising 11% to £1.44bn. City analysts were said to be disappointed that Reuters showed no intention of off-loading some of its estimated £900m cash.Reuters: 0171 250 1122
According to research conducted by BMRB, 70% of women had seen at least one of England’s matches in Euro’96. As England progressed in the tournament with exciting performances, a large female following was generated. Only 14% of females saw the first game against Switzerland.ITV’s coverage of the semi-final against Germany generated a larger female audience;… Continue reading BMRB Survey Shows England Attracts Women
UK Gold has unveiled a new autumn programming schedule which includes twenty-six new satellite premiere series in addition to six newly commissioned original shows.August features a month-long comedy festival as an antidote to the long summer of sport. Under the strap-line All The Laughs You’ll Ever Need, new series to UK Gold include Not The… Continue reading UK Gold Announces New Schedule
