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Digital television in Western Europe is forecast to rise by 25% in 2005, reaching 25.8 million by the end of the year and surpassing the 50 million mark in 2006, according to a new report by Informa Telecoms & Media. The business intelligence and strategic services firm predicts the number of digital subscribers to more… Continue reading Digital TV In Western Europe Up 25% In 2005

Young audiences in the US are losing interest in television as they get older. New research claims that 80% of 8 to 14 year olds “love” television, with the number dropping to 60% for 12 to 14 year olds. According to Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com, the 8-14 year old audience get “distracted” by… Continue reading Young Audiences Shift Interest From TV To Internet

Computers are becoming the main multi-media device used in households, with a new survey by BURST! Media finding that personal computers are rapidly replacing telephones, radio and television as the preferred communication tool of choice. According to BURST!, respondents 24 years and younger say the internet is the primary way in which they listen to… Continue reading Consumers Move To Single Media Device

Reports in American newspapers over the weekend have claimed that a rift between Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan was behind his surprise decision to leave News Corp, announced last week.The Wall Street Journal and New York Times both published claims by un-named sources that Murdoch’s eldest son and heir had felt uncomfortable in recent… Continue reading Murdoch Departure Was Due To Family Rift

The BBC has revealed record online audiences for its coverage of the Live 8 concerts last month, with an unprecedented 14.6 million page impressions over the course of three days marking the largest ever volume of traffic to a BBC Radio and Music website.The Live 8 WAP site for mobile phones was also well received,… Continue reading BBC Sees Record Online Audiences For Live 8

Digital radio broadcaster and programme producer, UBC Media Group, has announced an increase of 39% in advertising revenues year on year for the first six months of 2005. The company’s fortunes have been boosted by a strong first quarter with trading “significantly” higher than last year.Speaking at the group’s annual meeting, John Hodson, chairman of… Continue reading UBC Sees Strong Growth In Ad Revenues

The future leadership of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation was being debated today, after the iconic media mogul’s son, Lachlan, announced his resignation from the family firm.Lachlan will leave his position as deputy chief operating officer by 31 August, although he will retain his role as a director, continuing to advise the company in several areas.Explaining… Continue reading Lachlan Murdoch Steps Down From News Corp

IPC’s film and music magazine, Uncut is celebrating its one hundredth issue and its highest circulation ever, with a star studded party over a three night residency at London’s 100 Club next month.Music acts involved include, Sons & Daughters, Adem, James Yorkston and Kaythryn Williams, with the gigs kicking off celebrations on the Wednesday, Thursday… Continue reading Uncut Celebrates 100th Issue And Circulation Success

Pearson Publishing, owners of the Financial Times and the Penguin books, has announced the appointment of Glen Moreno as its new chairman, with the new boss due to take up his post on 1st October.Moreno will succeed Pearson’s current chairman, Dennis Stevenson, who is retiring.The new chairman is currently the senior independent director of Man… Continue reading Pearson Names Moreno As New Chairman

The Media Research Group is to conduct a review of its direction and relevance, questioning its members and making changes to its remit in order to maintain a focus on the industry’s most pressing topics.The findings of the review will be presented at the MRG one-day conference in November, following qualitative research conducted by Quaestor… Continue reading MRG To Consult Members On Future Direction