The radio sector was in focus yesterday as analysts made forecasts over the release of today’s RAJAR radio audience figures for the second quarter of 2003.Capital Radio was seen under pressure after Bridgewell Securities cut profits and earning forecasts for the group ahead of the release of today’s RAJAR results. The stock was seen down… Continue reading Sharewatch: Radio Groups Falter Ahead Of RAJAR Release
The tables showing the best and worst performers, in terms of weekly reach and share of listening, of the local commercial stations broadcasting outside London are now available to subscribers in the Radio reports section on the left.The following stations are reporting nationally for the first time: Mean Country.New national TSA reports this quarter are… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q2 2003: Local Commercial Stations
There is little doubt that awareness and availability of video on-demand services is rising but the technology is still a long way from achieving widespread consumer acceptance. A recent US study from Leichtman Research Group determined that 80% of cable subscribers have heard of video on-demand but many are unaware that it is available in… Continue reading Consumers Remain Unconvinced By Video On-Demand
The UK TV market has shown no sign of increased advertising revenues, but audiences to commercial TV have risen in the first half, according to communications consultancy Media Audits.This has resulted in a decline in costs per thousand (CPT) of between 2% and 5%, depending on the audience demographic.Viewing figures from BARB show that average… Continue reading Media Audits Sees No Ad Recovery In UK TV
Forrester Research forecasts that the US ecommerce sector will be worth $230 billion by 2008. Whilst growth has slowed since the boom period of 1997-2002, more and more people are connecting to the web and retailers are improving their services each year, ensuring that online retail will continue to rise for some time yet.Also On… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: US Ecommerce On The Up
Regional newspapers are becoming increasingly popular and are now read by almost 85% of the UK’s population, according to new research from the Target Group Index and the Newspaper Society.The study reveals that almost 40 million UK adults now read local newspapers, an increase of 1.8% on this time last year. A further 81% of… Continue reading Study Shows Increasing Popularity Of Regional Newspapers
The following tables show the best and worst performers, in terms of weekly reach and share of listening, of the local commercial stations broadcasting outside London. Top/Bottom 10 Weekly Reach (000s) % Change Station Survey Period Ending Jun 2002 Ending Jun 2003 % Change Dream 107.7 Y 16 26 62.5 Soul City 107.5 H 13… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q2 2003: Local Commercial Stations
Analysis of the latest RAJAR listening figures for the second quarter of 2003 reveals a positive performance for All Commercial Radio, which saw its share of listening increase by 0.4% points period on period to just below 45%. Meanwhile, the lead enjoyed by All BBC was narrowed by a 0.5% points decline, which reduced its… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q2 2003: Strong Performance For National Commercial Radio
BSkyB has sold its 9.9% stake in Chelsea Football Club to Roman Abramovich, the Russian oil billionaire for an undisclosed amount. The satellite broadcaster has already written off most of its £40 million investment in Chelsea which is now almost wholly owned by Mr Abramovich. According to The Times, BSkyB will receive £5.9 million for… Continue reading BSkyB Cuts Its Losses In Chelsea
Trinity Mirror has announced plans to dispose of its Northern Ireland newspaper division, confirming rumours that emerged last month that the business would be sold as part of a broader structural review of the company.The division comprises the Derry Journal and Century Press & Publishing businesses which produce six titles in Northern Ireland and three… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Sheds Northern Irish Titles
