The BBC is to collaborate with BT on its video on demand plans; trials are due to begin early next year in Essex, among 60 households.The system will enable subscribers to choose videos which could in turn be transmitted directly to the subscriber through means of the telephone lines.BBC Enterprises has agreed to supply the… Continue reading BBC Joins BT’s Video On Demand
John Birt, speaking at the enquiry into the future of the BBC by the national heritage select committee, forecast that the BBC will retain its 30% share of the television audience into the next decade. Despite fierce competition from digital and satellite channels, and the introduction of interactive services, such as videos on demand, Birt… Continue reading BBC Will Retain Audience Share
Nielsen has today released results of its review of the leading grocery brands in Europe.The largest selling brand is Coca Cola, whose sales exceed the combined values of the number two and three brands; Ariel and Pampers.While some brands featured are strong in particular countries, most are truly pan-European. Research shows that any European shopping… Continue reading TOP EUROPEAN BRANDS
AIRC has told the Office of Fair Trading’s enquiry into the Consumer Credit Act 1974 that the regulations introduced in 1990 have affected radio unfairly as compared to other media.Compulsory warnings have to be spoken at the end of all radio ads for credit, probably halving Independent Radio’s income from this kind of advertising in… Continue reading AIRC Says Credit Rules Should Change
Commercial radio advertising revenue grew by 13.2% year on year during the first quarter of 1993. Early reports show that revenue has been almost 20% up year on year during the second and third quarters of 1993, although there are no confirmed figures available as yet.Stations suggest that sponsorship revenue, which the Association of Independent… Continue reading COMMERCIAL RADIO REVENUE GROWTH
AIRC has told the Office of Fair Trading’s enquiry into the Consumer Credit Act 1974 that the regulations introduced in 1990 have affected radio unfairly as compared to other media.Compulsory warnings have to be spoken at the end of all radio ads for credit, probably halving Independent Radio’s income from this kind of advertising in… Continue reading AIRC Says Credit Rules Should Change
TeleCommunications Inc is about to gain control of Flextech. This will mean that Flextech will have control over Bravo, and its stake in the Children’s Channel will increase from 50.1% to 75%. Flextech has a 39% stake in The Family Channel and will gain TCI’s 24% stake in UK Gold and 35% of UK Living.Speculation… Continue reading TCI Increases Satellite Hold In UK
Today the Newspaper Society has published an update on their February report into the impact of VAT on regional newspapers.The new report was commissioned to see whether the earlier findings were still valid, given the reported recovery.Most newspapers (72%) showed no improvement in profitability, and half of them actually showed a deterioration therefore, says the… Continue reading Regional VAT Gloom Confirmed
Today the Newspaper Society has published an update on their February report into the impact of VAT on regional newspapers.The new report was commissioned to see whether the earlier findings were still valid, given the reported recovery.Most newspapers (72%) showed no improvement in profitability, and half of them actually showed a deterioration therefore, says the… Continue reading Regional VAT Gloom Confirmed
Last night’s MRG meeting asked the question ‘Rajar – How is radio’s new baby shaping up?’ John Stockley and Steven Finch from RSL reviewed the methodology involved and examined some of the results. Then Justin Sampson of the Radio Advertising Bureau asked ‘Is promiscuity good for you?’ and examined how increased choice is effecting listening… Continue reading MRG MEETING – RAJAR
