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On the other side of the Atlantic, Nielsen Media Research has announced plans to delay its measurement of digital video recorder (DVR) households until 2006. At the same time, the company has responded to industry pressure for independent, third party research to make its TV ratings methods more accountable, by funding $2.5 million in methodological… Continue reading Nielsen Delays DVR Measurement In America

The former head of Emap PLC’s radio business is working on a bid for Scottish Media Group’s (SMG) Virgin radio with private equity group HG Capital.Tim Schoonmaker has been hired in an advisory capacity, but is reported to take an offer for the broadcaster if SMG is forced to auction Virgin to the highest bidder.In… Continue reading HG Capital To Bid For Virgin Radio

Capital Disney, the digital radio station for 8-14 year olds has announced the launch of its Most Requested Chart, giving listeners the first chart voted for purely by children who text in or vote via the website for their favourite song.The votes form both The Most Requested Chart Show, which will be broadcast every Saturday… Continue reading Capital Radio Launch Interactive Chart

The former head of Emap PLC’s radio business, Tim Schoonmaker, is reported to be working on a bid with private equity group HG Capital, for Glasgow based Scottish Media Group’s (SMG) Virgin Radio. It is thought that, although Schoonmaker has been hired in an advisory capacity, he will take an offer for the broadcaster if… Continue reading HG Capital To Bid For Virgin Radio

Commercial radio broadcaster, Capital FM, has agreed so sell East Midlands Radio station, Century 106 FM, so that its merger with rival GWR Group is not investigated by the Competition Commission.In a statement on this mornings stock exchange, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said that the merger of Capital and GWR could lead to… Continue reading Capital Sells Century 106 FM

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 17 February 2005. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see NewsLine.The computing… Continue reading ABC Results Jul-Dec 2004: Computer Shopper Takes The Lead As Rivals Falter

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 17 February 2005. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see NewsLine.The following… Continue reading ABC July-Dec 2004: Performance By Publisher

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 17 February 2005. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see NewsLine.The following… Continue reading ABC Jun-Dec 2004: Performance By Publisher

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 17 February 2005. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see NewsLine.The latest… Continue reading ABC Results Jul-Dec 2004: Stable Gossip Sector Sees Now Stay On Top

Government watchdog, Ofcom has awarded the latest licence in its programme of development for the nation’s radio spectrum to ACE FM, part of Midlands News Association regional press groupACE FM’s new FM local commercial radio licence will provide Kidderminster and local surrounding area with a locally focussed music, news and information schedule for 25-54 year… Continue reading Ofcom Awards Kidderminster FM Licence To ACE FM