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Speaking at the Westminster Media Forum this morning, BBC Chairman, Michael Grade stated that the licence fee would be even more valid in a digital world, and that the BBC was strongly opposed to the Government’s proposal to consider “top-slicing” the £2.8bn fee in future.Top-slicing was pitched by Tessa Jowell as an area to be… Continue reading BBC Rejects Sharing the Licence Fee

BBC director general, Mark Thompson, has pledged to drive the Corporation forward with the adoption of the very latest broadcasting technologies, not just in digital television, but through radio, new media and on-demand services.Delivering his address at the Westminster Media Forum today, Thompson gave the Corporation’s response to the Government green paper on charter review,… Continue reading Thompson Pledges Drive For Digital Revolution

Magazine and radio group, Emap, has revealed a 5% rise in pre-tax profit up to £205 million, boosted by a strong performance in its consumer magazine division, with new magazine Grazia be achieving its targets in terms of sales and audience profile. Turnover for the group was revealed to be up by 2% to £1,068… Continue reading Emap Enjoys Strong Performance In Magazine Division

Outdoor advertising specialist, Maiden Group, has shown an overall increase of 4% in revenues in April and a 5% rise for the first four months compared to last year, despite challenging market conditions in the second quarter. A statement given by the group’s chairman, Martin Boase, at the annual general meeting, revealed uneven growth across… Continue reading Maiden Enjoys 4% Rise In Revenues During April

The IPA has announced the creation of a new resource for agencies, seeking to standardise the terminology used in making media bookings across the nation’s print titles.The trade body’s new PressLex database aims to reduce confusion caused by industry jargon, making the collection of data much easier.The IPA explains that, historically, agencies have tended to… Continue reading IPA Moves To Clarify Marketing Jargon

Mobile operator, 3, has extended its sponsorship deal with student TV network SUBtv after successfully targeting the typically awkward 19-34 demographic and building strong brand awareness with its video jukebox sponsorshipThe sponsorship deal, announced last year, saw the mobile firm sponsoring SUBtv’s new Video Jukebox service in 65 student union venues nation-wide (see SUBtv Signs… Continue reading SUBtv Brand Impact Sees Sponsor Extend Deal

UK cinema admissions reached 10.6 million during April, with an average of 2.5 million each week, according to the latest figures published by the Cinema Advertising Association (CAA).Despite a strong performance, April experienced a drop in year on year comparisons due to it missing out on the bank holiday weekend in March. March was the… Continue reading April Cinema Strong, But Admissions Down On March

The recent decline in ITV’s audiences looks set to leave the broadcaster with a disappointing set of results at its Annual General Meeting later this week, with analysts and investors predicting that the viewer exodus will leave ad revenues for June down by 15 to 20%.The recent poor performance of high-profile, celebrity centric, programming such… Continue reading ITV Set For Downbeat AGM After Viewer Exodus

City analysts are calling for more information from marketers on their advertising expenditure, according to the results of a survey published by the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA), in which city workers have struck out against the “veil of secrecy” which often shrouds marketing activity. The survey, conducted by Populus, polled the views of… Continue reading Analysts Call For Marketing Transparency

The recent decline in ITV’s audiences looks set to leave the broadcaster with a disappointing set of results at its Annual General Meeting later this week, with analysts and investors predicting that the viewer exodus will leave ad revenues for June down by 15 to 20%. The recent poor performance of high-profile, celebrity centric, programming… Continue reading ITV Set For Downbeat AGM After Viewer Exodus