More Opinion articles

David Evans, director of Continental Research, discusses the current state of the HDTV market and how it might progress in the future…HDTV is one of the current buzzwords in our industry and appetites have been whetted by the recent launch of BSkyB’s HDTV service and the transmission of World Cup matches and Wimbledon in high-definition.However,… Continue reading HDTV: The Big Picture

Two free afternoon newspapers have just been launched and what happens to the papers in the coming months could have repercussions for the entire industry. NewsLine Editorial Assistant Sam Howroyd takes a look at the new titles…At a time when the majority of newspaper circulations are down across the board and many people choose to… Continue reading Will The Free Afternoon Papers Succeed?

James Papworth, marketing and strategy manager at IPC Media, discusses the current health of the magazine market in the wake of last week’s ABCs…There are 3,366 magazines registered at the Periodical Publishers Association (PPA), more than ever before, which pretty much means that there is a title for everyone.A few years ago, in the days… Continue reading Reflections On The ABCs

Guy Phillipson, chief executive of the Internet Advertising Bureau, discusses the emerging market of IPTV, exploring the scepticism surrounding the medium and its future benefits for both clients and advertisers…I’ve been to a couple of trade shows and conferences recently where IPTV has been a key theme. However, to be completely honest, they taught me… Continue reading Making Sense Of IPTV

The IPA TouchPoints Hub Survey launched earlier this year provides insight into cross-media consumption, with the ability to analyse this by a wealth of demographic, behavioural and attitudinal information. Roger Gane, research director at the RSMB and one of the UK’s leading audience researchers, looks forward to the next stage of the survey…There are inevitably… Continue reading IPA TouchPoints Integration

Communications regulator Ofcom is currently considering a selection of proposals that could spell the end of junk food advertising aimed at children on television. NewsLine editor, Susan Le May, examines how the debate has escalated in recent months…Government departments and health groups believe that marketing high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products to young people… Continue reading Ofcom’s Junk Ads Dilemma

Following the announcement that the IAB and NRS will join forces to move towards establishing an online planning currency, chief executive of the IAB, Guy Phillipson, explains why this is such an important and necessary step for the industry…During my 100-day review of the IAB shortly after I took on the role of CEO, a… Continue reading Online Stands Up To Be Counted

As commercial director at Guardian Newspapers Ltd, Stuart Taylor is responsible for ensuring the success in the advertising community of future format changes for the Guardian and the Observer. Here, ahead of MediaTel Group’s National Newspaper Seminar, he discusses how GNL is keeping up with the ever-evolving press…Strong newspaper brands will exploit the opportunities emerging… Continue reading The Future Of The Press

Publishing director of TVChoice, TVQuick and Total TV Guide, Julie Lavington, explains why television listings magazines have a unique demographic reach, which advertisers can capitalise on…In a world of ever-increasing media fragmentation, it’s reassuring to note that there is still one medium that offers the savvy advertiser the opportunity to reach a family audience in… Continue reading Not Just The “Housewife’s” Choice

Director of marketing at PPA, Phil Cutts, discusses how magazines can provide a powerful platform for advertisers, engaging readers more effectively than other forms of media in a fast-paced, fast-forwarded world…Last year, Ofcom announced that UK households were spending a third more on communications than they were five years ago. Magazines have played a recognisable… Continue reading The Strength Of Magazines