Radio listening in the UK is on the up. On average, each listener now tunes in for a shade under 24 hours a week, according to latest data from RAJAR. The figures show a steady rise since the beginning of 1999, when average listening was 22.4 hours. Total hours listened has risen by 10.4% in… Continue reading Feature: BBC Fights Back
A new study has revealed that while women are more likely to shop online, men generally spend more on internet purchases, reports BBCi. According to a survey, carried out by Taylor Nelson Sofres for the Bank of Scotland, 22% of female internet users in the UK have bought online, compared with 19% of males. However,… Continue reading Men Are Biggest Online Spenders, Says Survey
Forever Broadcasting, the Newcastle-based independent radio company, this morning announced an operating loss of £2.1 million from its five radio stations in the year ended 30 September 2002. Turnover at the group rose by 27% to £3.8 million during the year.Commenting on the results, chairman John Josephs said: “Although the year was more difficult than… Continue reading Forever Broadcasting Looks At Management Buy-Out
Total US magazine advertising revenue increased by 7.5% in October to $1.7 billion, according to the latest data from the Publishers Information Bureau (PIB). The number of advertising pages for October was 22,387, down 0.2% from last year. In the year-to-date, revenue closed at $13.4 billion – an increase of 2.2% – and ad pages… Continue reading ‘Cautious Optimism’ Seen In Improving US Magazine Revenues
Lycos UK has secured a £250,000 online and offline promotional deal with British Airways.The campaign, which aims to increase forward bookings for British Airways, will feature ads on Lycos UK, as well as permission based SMS, email marketing and chat sponsorship.Lycos is in discussion with external sites including Guardian Unlimited, E-Bay, Bargain Holidays and This… Continue reading Lycos Secures British Airways Promotion
Freeview could be facing an uphill struggle to attract audiences with research showing that only 5% of households plan to switch to digital TV in the next twelve months. The latest DART survey from Ipsos-RSL suggests that 47% of adults are unaware of the concept of free-to-view TV. This low awareness extends to the low-cost… Continue reading Freeview Could Face An Uphill Struggle
The Department Of Trade And Industry (DTI) has urged consumers to be on their guard against email, text and fax scams run by unscrupulous operators.Leading the drive to crack down on these scams, Consumer Affairs Minister, Melanie Johnson, commented: “Every day people throughout the UK open their mail, turn on their computers or switch on… Continue reading DTI Cracks Down On Email, Text and Fax Scams
The Government has confirmed that the Communications Bill will be introduced in this Parliamentary session, prompting speculation that it could be unveiled by the end of the week.This morning’s Queen’s speech on the opening of Parliament confirmed that the Bill, which is expected to clear the way for a major shake-up of the media industry… Continue reading Government To Press On With Communications Bill
Granada has secured the exclusive rights to all of the Marple and Poirot books and is planning a TV comeback for the sleuths.It is understood the ITV Network has committed itself to 24-hours of programming from the duo over the next four years, in a multi-million pound deal.David Suchet will be returning to the role… Continue reading ITV Hopes Sleuths Will Find Audiences
Freeview could be facing an uphill struggle to attract audiences with research showing that only 5% of households plan to switch to digital TV in the next twelve months.The latest DART survey from Ipsos-RSL suggests that 47% of adults are unaware of the concept of free-to-view TV. This low awareness extends to the low-cost adapter… Continue reading Freeview Could Face An Uphill Struggle
