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Tom Maloney, Emap chief executive, has quit the group with immediate effect. He will be replaced by Alun Cathcart, currently non-executive chairman, as interim executive chairman.The move has lead some to believe that Emap could be the subject of a takeover bid.Following the announcement, shares in the group rose by more than 4% to 874p… Continue reading Emap Chief Executive Quits

‘Silver Surfers’ are set to overtake the 35-44s as the age group with the largest representation online, according to online competitive service Hitwise.Those aged 55+ accounted for 22% of UK visits to all categories of websites in the four weeks to 12 May 2007, up 54% since 2005 and 40% since 2006. This compares to… Continue reading Silver Surfers Boost Online Presence

Google has been in the news a lot recently following its acquisition of the online ad company DoubleClick and the announcement of its strong profits increase for the first quarter of the year. In light of Google’s recent manoeuvres, MediaTel INSIGHT spoke to Ovum analyst David Bradshaw about where the search engine giant could be… Continue reading Ovum Analyst Discusses The Future Of Google

‘Silver Surfers’ are set to overtake the 35-44s as the age group with the largest representation online, according to online competitive service Hitwise. Those aged 55+ accounted for 22% of UK visits to all categories of websites in the four weeks to 12 May 2007, up 54% since 2005 and 40% since 2006. This compares… Continue reading Silver Surfers Boost Online Presence

Advertisers may soon have a new tool to boost click-throughs from search ads, after the announcement that Microsoft has started testing a new platform which turns standard search ads into full-blown display ads.The new technology means that when a user hovers the cursor over a paid search ad, the ad expands into a large display… Continue reading New Technology Could Boost Click-Throughs For Search Ads

Channel 4 could be about to launch six channels on the Sky EPG with a purchase of Life TV Media.According to reports in the trade press, Channel 4 could be interested in acquiring Life TV Media as it runs the three channels directly below Channel 4’s digital channels on the Sky EPG.Life TV Media’s Life… Continue reading Channel 4 Could Launch New Channels On Sky EPG

Dawn Airey is believed to be in advanced negotiations with ITV about taking on a senior management role at the commercial broadcaster. ITV executive chairman, Michael Grade, has apparently been in discussions with Airey about a new job which would include overseeing the company’s UK and international production business. The Guardian quoted a source as… Continue reading Airey Could Join ITV

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an anti-smoking TV campaign by the Department of Health which showed a man being dragged along by a fish hook stuck in his cheek.The ad had 774 complaints made against it to the ASA, with the majority of complaints saying that the ads were offensive and distressing, particularly… Continue reading ASA Bans Anti-Smoking TV Campaign

GCap Media’s flagship indie music station, Xfm, could today reveal a dramatic plan to rid the station of daytime DJs, as part of a major revamp of the brand.Management could be set to announce details of the restructure to station staff this afternoon., according to reports in the trade press.One option under consideration is a… Continue reading Xfm Could Shed Daytime DJs In Revamp

Clear Channel Outdoor UK’s planning department has developed five tailor-made summer solutions to enable advertisers and agencies to deliver bespoke marketing messages out-of-home during the summer season.The Summer Health and Beauty Pack, the Summer Drinking Pack, the Summer Festival Pack, the Summer Leisure Attractions and Seaside Pack and the Summer London Tourist Pack deliver cross-format… Continue reading Clear Channel Outdoor Launches Summer Solutions