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Emap has agreed to sell its Republic of Ireland radio stations to the Irish and European radio group Communicorp Group for around £135 million. The sale is conditional upon obtaining certain necessary regulatory clearances which Emap expects to be obtained in the second half of its financial year.The stations, comprising Today FM, FM104 and Highland… Continue reading Emap Agrees Sale Of Irish Stations

The latest Bellwether report, for Q2 2007, shows that ad budgets are growing at their fastest rate for seven years. Marketing budgets were revised up for the second successive quarter, with one in five companies reporting upward revisions. The internet again saw by far the strongest gain in Q2, now accounting for an estimated 6%… Continue reading Q2 2007 Bellwether: Marketing Budgets Revised Up

Saturday saw BBC One’s new dance show DanceX hit our screens, with host Ben Shephard spurring on top choreographers Arlene Phillips and Bruno Tonioli as they go head-to-head searching for a new dancing and singing group.The first show in the series, clearly intended for those of us who like nothing better than a passionate paso… Continue reading DanceX Makes A Triumphant Start

Daily Newspaper MarketBritain’s national daily newspapers saw an overall year on year drop in readership for the six months to May 2007 of 0.6%, according to the latest data from the NRS.In the Quality daily sector, the Daily Telegraph was the only title to record an upturn in its readership year on year, at 6.3%,… Continue reading NRS National Newspaper Round-Up: May 2007

The latest Bellwether report, for Q2 2007, shows that ad budgets are growing at their fastest rate for seven years.Marketing budgets were revised up for the second successive quarter, with one in five companies reporting upward revisions.The internet again saw by far the strongest gain in Q2, now accounting for an estimated 6% of all… Continue reading Q2 2007 Bellwether: Marketing Budgets Revised Up

A survey has revealed multinational computer technology corporation Microsoft as the number one brand in the UK.Brand monitoring group Superbrands surveyed 3,000 consumers for its annual rankings, which put Microsoft top, followed by Coca-Cola, Google, the BBC, BP, British Airways, Lego, Guinness, Mercedes-Benz and Cadbury. Brands falling out of the top 10 this year included… Continue reading Microsoft Tops Brand Poll

Daily Newspaper MarketBritain’s national daily newspapers saw another month of circulation decline in June, with the sector recording an overall year on year downturn of almost 3%.The Financial Times was the only title to record an upturn, with the business broadsheet boosting its final ABC by 0.9% year on year.All other daily titles recorded a… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up: June 2007

thelondonpaper was well ahead of its rival afternoon freesheet the London Lite in June, recording a month on month increase of almost 10,000 copies. The title’s circulation now stands at around 496,500.The London Lite suffered a circulation decrease of almost 11,800 copies month on month, leaving it with a total figure of over 388,400.Westminster Council… Continue reading thelondonpaper Increases Lead Over London Lite

The ABC has defended its decision to allow newspaper circulation figures that may be boosted by promotions and give-aways.The audit body has come under attack from the Entertainment Retail Association, the trade body that represents the UK’s music, film and games retailers, following a Mail On Sunday deal offering Prince’s new album for free with… Continue reading ABC Says Newspaper Promotions To Boost Circulation Are Not Against The Rules

Emap has acquired Torcello Publishing Limited, owner of Infrastructure Journal, a subscription-based online information service aimed at the infrastructure project finance market, £20 million. Infrastructure Journal is an online news and information service providing subscription services and networking events for participants in the project finance market. Infrastructure Journal is a global business with 70% of… Continue reading Emap Acquires Torcello For £20 Million