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Kelvin MacKenzie’s Wireless Group has announced its intention to bid for Manchester’s last remaining radio licence, with proposals for a talk-based local radio station chaired by ex Manchester Police boss and TV presenter, John Stalker.The speech station, to be called allTALK FM, would build on TWG’s experience running national speech radio station talkSPORT and would… Continue reading Wireless Group To Bid For Manchester Radio Licence

The Advertising Association has accused the Government of alienating advertisers and broadcasters in its plans for a ban on junk food advertising, potentially hindering the development of a new code and causing unnecessary problems for those it will affect the most.The proposed restrictions on advertisers promoting food to children have been a hot topic for… Continue reading Advertisers Alienated Over Plans For Junk Food Ban

Richard Huntingford, chief executive of the Chrysalis Group, has said that the prospect of increased consolidation in the radio sector should not put pressure on companies to merge as a “knee-jerk” reaction.The radio boss stated that the increased focus on consolidation, particularly the proposed merger between Capital and GWR, does not make him feel pressured… Continue reading Chrysalis Not Pressured By Capital GWR Merger

Richard Huntingford, chief executive of the Chrysalis Group, has said that the prospect of increased consolidation in the radio sector should not put pressure on companies to merge as a “knee-jerk” reaction. The radio boss stated that the increased focus on consolidation, particularly the proposed merger between Capital and GWR, does not make him feel… Continue reading Chrysalis Not Pressured By Capital GWR Merger

Telewest Broadband has announced an early Christmas present for its customers, by boosting their connection speeds without charging any more or imposing monthly usage limits.The move follows recent research by NOP which showed that customers have a preference for unlimited internet services, leading Telewest to pledge to keep its services free of usage caps, allowing… Continue reading Telewest Boosts Broadband Speeds For Free

During October, some of the world’s largest advertising agencies posted revenue results that beat all expectations, giving the advertising market another confidence boost, which led to a number of industry watchers returning to previous growth predictions. ZenithOptimedia revised upwards its global advertising spending forecast for 2005 from 4.2% to 6.2% and 2006 from 3.8% to… Continue reading INSIGHTanalysis: Media Healthcheck – October 2004

River Publishing has announced the appointment of Michael Bradley to the position of sales and marketing manager with responsibility for driving revenue at the independently owned contract publisher.The newly created position will see Bradley charged with identifying and implementing advertising and revenue building opportunities for River’s existing clients, which include brands such as Holland &… Continue reading River Shores Up Team With New Marketing Manager

The Times saw its circulation dip by 0.7% during October to a total of just over 650,000 ahead of the paper’s switch to tabloid-only publication, according to the latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations.The newspaper claims that its compact edition has brought an increased audience of young readers to the traditionally older-focussed newspaper,… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up – October 2004

Digital Radio looks set to receive a massive boost this Christmas with the launch of a new adapter that allows listeners to upgrade their analogue hi-fis to digital.The industry’s first DAB Audio Adapter enables consumers to use their existing radio, DVD and home computer equipment to tune in to hundreds of digital stations in addition… Continue reading Radio Adapter Helps Analogue Listeners Go Digital

Danny Meadows-Klue has confirmed that he is to step down as chief executive of the Interactive Advertising Bureau in the new year to pursue other interests, although he will remain in his current post until a successor is found.Meadows-Klue explained that the IAB’s new chief executive should be in place by February, and while he… Continue reading Meadows-Klue To Step Down As IAB Chief Executive