Five is continuing to reposition itself as a more upmarket channel and has moved to strengthen its science and history programming with two senior appointments.The move sees the fledgling terrestrial broadcaster bolster its factual department with the appointment of separate heads of science and history, as part of an ongoing attempt to distance itself from… Continue reading Five Moves To Boost Science And History Programming
Almost 60 million text messages were sent each day during November, representing the highest daily average ever recorded by the Mobile Data Association (MDA). The latest figures from the MDA show that the overall text messaging total for November reached 1.7 billion, compared to 1.5 billion in the same period last year and just 1.2… Continue reading Rugby World Cup Helps Text Messaging Surge In November
Future Publishing has appointed Tony Mott as as the new editor of its games magazine, Edge, as it introduces a programme of investment to drive growth during the coming year.Mott was previously an editor of the magazine and his most recent work includes working on Edge‘s equipment specials and launching Channel 4’s Game Central. He… Continue reading Future Appoints New Editor To Expand Edge Brand
Sky One has secured the rights to screen the American drama series, 24, after the BBC pulled out of negotiations due to spiralling costs.It is understood that the satellite broadcaster outbid Channel 4 for the exclusive rights to show the hit Kiefer Sutherland series in a £7 million deal that will guarantee the channel first… Continue reading Sky One Snatches Hit US Thriller From BBC
Almost 60 million text messages were sent each day during November representing the highest daily average ever recorded by the Mobile Data Association.The latest figures from the MDA show that the overall text messaging total for November reached 1.7 billion, compared to 1.5 billion in the same period the previous year and just 1.2 billion… Continue reading World Cup Helps Text Messaging Surge In November
Past Idols Perform in Christmas Present – Kelly Clarkson is Set to Conquer the World, According to Intertops.com – It’s a Truly Global Affair as the First Season’s Winners Compete for the Title of World Idol Staged in London in two parts, Christmas Day and New Years Eve, shown in several countries around the world,… Continue reading US Set To Triumph In World Idol
Independent News & Media has announced a €53.5 million worldwide restructuring plan intended to reduce debts over the next twelve months. The publishing group, which owns The Independent in the UK and has businesses in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, aims to generate €18.4 million in savings by the end of 2005. It… Continue reading INM Cuts Jobs To Save On Costs
BSkyB was seen in focus yesterday after its long running monopoly over top-flight English football was brought to an end by a new deal with the European Commission designed to bring live Premiership matches back to terrestrial channels (see BSkyB Loses Premiership Monopoly In Football Shake-Up).However, the satellite broadcasters saw stock rise by 2.66% after… Continue reading Sharewatch: BSkyB Rises On Rights Decision
United Business Media (UBM) says that trading conditions in the US have improved during its second half and there has been a greater than expected recovery in Asia, which was hit by the SARS virus during the first half of the year. UBM says that its UK publishing and events businesses both continue to perform… Continue reading UBM Sees Improved Trading In Second Half
ABC Electronic has agreed to begin auditing digital editions of magazines and newspapers following an industry-wide consultation programme.The auditing of e-publications has become an important issue in light of the growing number of digital editions being launched. In response to this burgeoning market the ABC council has formed a working group to address the issues… Continue reading ABC Electronic To Start Auditing E-Publications
