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The BBC, Five, ITV and Channel 4 are pooling their resources to launch the UK’s first high definition (HD) trial broadcasts to terrestrial aerials.A joint statement released by the broadcasters said that 450 people are involved in the test which, if successful, could mean HD broadcasts on the highly popular freeview service (see Digital Television… Continue reading Broadcasters Could Bring HDTV To Freeview

Daily Newspaper MarketDaily newspapers in Britain continued to drop in circulation last month, with an overall dip of 2.98% year on year for May. However the decline was less marked than April’s fall, which was 3.11% in total.All sectors saw an overall decline in circulation, with the tabloids suffering the most. The Daily Mirror and… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up: May 2006

Sky is believed to be considering the launch of a new sports channel to go with its existing four, after being awarded a new TV licence under the name Sky Sports 4.Its current channels include Sky Sports 1, 2, 3, and Sky Sports Xtra and it has rights for major sports such as football (see… Continue reading Sky Considering Launch Of New Sports Channel

The Digital Radio Development Bureau (DRDB) is to launch its first press advertising campaign this month, with a series of ads appearing in a broad cross section of national newspapers.The content driven ads will highlight the range of programming available on DAB digital radio stations and will mostly appear around television listings and in weekend… Continue reading DRDB Launches First Press Ad Campaign

The renewal of Viacom Outdoor’s London Underground contract (see Viacom Clinches Tube Contract) will ignite the digital revolution in Outdoor advertising, according to chief executive Tom Goddard.Speaking last night at an event to launch Viacom Outdoor’s vision for the Tube, company heads said it was the beginning of an exciting new phase of change. Mr… Continue reading Viacom Tube Contract To Lead Digital Ad Revolution

The IPA has accused Channel 4 of strong-arm airtime sales negotiating tactics, saying they have netted the broadcaster up to £65 million in extra revenue over the past year.The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, which represents advertising agencies accounting for 85% of UK advertising, has accused Channel 4 of exploiting the contract rights renewal regime… Continue reading IPA Hits Out At ITV’s Commercial Rivals

Aegis’ upcoming AGM will see shareholders given one vote for each share they own, as Group Bolloré’s proposals to have Philippe Germond and Roger Hatchuel (see External Candidates For Aegis Board) elected to the board come under increased attack. Voting on the resolutions on June 14 (see Aegis Board Urge Shareholders To Block Nominations) will… Continue reading Aegis Board: One Share, One Vote

Joaquim Agut Bonsfills, chief executive of production company Endemol, has resigned amid speculation that the company is about to be sold by its Spanish owner Telefonica. British Tom Barnicoat has been tipped as the new head of the Dutch Big Brother producer. Mr Barnicoat is currently the chief operating officer and a former head of… Continue reading Endemol Chief Exec Quits Amid Takeover Speculation

First-quarter organic growth for the Publicis Groupe grew 6.3%, its chairman and chief executive Maurice Levy told shareholders at the network’s AGM yesterday. At the meeting, he said: “New business remains vigorous and promising. In addition, the overall global advertising environment is favourable, marked by strong growth in the US and China, as well as… Continue reading Publicis Sees Q1 Growth

Mobile TV will take off in a big way this year, according to a report by Informa Telecoms & Media, with the World Cup providing the spark for the launch of services across Europe. Informa predicts that the £300 million of revenue will come from users accessing streaming and broadcast services on their phones in… Continue reading World Cup To Kick Off Growth For Mobile TV