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Sky One has secured GlaxoSmithKline’s Macleans Ice Whitening toothpaste brand as the exclusive six-figure broadcast sponsor of Nip/Tuck, its controversial comedy drama about cosmetic surgeons.The deal, negotiated between Sponsorcom and Sky Media, covers the final six episodes of the current series and includes an option to extend the sponsorship to a second run of the… Continue reading Sky One Secures Macleans To Sponsor Nip/Tuck

Three former Carlton directors could be ousted from the ITV board by a group of shareholders angry over their decision to authorise a controversial £15 million payoff to Michael Green.It is understood that Sir Brian Pitman, the most senior former Carlton director, will visit shareholders this week to explain why the broadcaster approved the payment… Continue reading Former Carlton Directors Could Be Ousted From ITV Board

Any potential merger plans being drawn up between Channel 4 and Five could be derailed if the Government insists on the state-owned broadcaster being auctioned off to the highest bidder.A Government source, quoted by The Business, stated: “It’s difficult to conceive of a way in which you could privatise a public corporation without some sort… Continue reading Channel 4 Auction Could Scupper Five Merger

Pre-tax profits at global market research company, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), jumped by 33.8% to £65.3 million during 2003, as the integration of NFO progressed ahead of plan during the year.Excluding joint ventures and integration costs, pre-tax profits were up 13.3% to £32.4 million. Operating profit, including joint ventures, was up by 35.1% at £80.8… Continue reading TNS Sees Profits Jump In 2003 After NFO Acquisition

Any potential merger plans being drawn up between Channel 4 and Five could be derailed if the Government insists on state-owned Channel 4 being auctioned off to the highest bidder. A Government source, quoted by The Business, stated: “It’s difficult to conceive of a way in which you could privatise a public corporation without some… Continue reading Channel 4 Auction Could Scupper Five Merger

Three former Carlton directors could be ousted from the ITV board by a group of shareholders angry over the directors’ decision to authorise a controversial £15 million payoff to Michael Green. It is understood that Sir Brian Pitman, the most senior former Carlton director, will visit shareholders this week to explain why the broadcaster approved… Continue reading Former Carlton Directors Could Be Ousted From ITV Board

ITV fell by 1.99% in week on week analysis to close at 135žp following the publication of the company’s first post-merger results. The company saw a downturn in advertising revenue for 2003, but signs of improvement in the first quarter of 2004 (see ITV On Target To Save £100 Million From Merger).Meanwhile, Financial Times owner… Continue reading Sharewatch: ITV Falls Despite Optimistic Results

Pre-tax profits at global market research company, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), jumped by 33.8% to £65.3 million during 2003, as the integration of NFO progressed ahead of plan during the year. Excluding joint ventures and integration costs, pre-tax profits were up 13.3% to £32.4 million. Operating profit, including joint ventures, was up by 35.1% at… Continue reading TNS Sees Profits Jump In 2003 After NFO Acquisition

BSkyB chief executive James Murdoch has reportedly shelved plans for the launch of a new general entertainment channel on the Freeview platform.The satellite broadcaster had been expected to move more strongly into the free-to-air arena with the launch of a new advertiser-funded channel targeting young adults with digital terrestrial television.The offering, dubbed Channel 6, would… Continue reading BSkyB Shelves Plans For New Entertainment Channel

The continued growth of digital media will cause a fundamental shift in media planning by the end of the decade, according to Jerry Buhlmann, chief executive officer of Carat International. Buhlmann predicts that advertising is about to significantly change, with emerging technologies such as the internet, digital television and 3G mobile phones expected to account… Continue reading Digital Media Will Cause Major Planning Shift