The IPA’s quarterly Bellwether report, published today, has dampened hopes that the marketing communications industry might see an early recovery by revealing that the majority of advertisers surveyed revised down their marketing budgets during the third quarter of 2002.The report, which looks at advertisers’ new budget setting, current budget revisions and actual marketing spend, shows… Continue reading IPA’s Bellwether Report Dampens Hopes Of Early Recovery
ITV executives may secretly be relieved that the Network failed to win the digital terrestrial television licence that was put up for grabs this summer, according to the company’s marketing director, Jim Hytner, (pictured).Speaking candidly and offering a personal, rather than corporate insight, Hytner told MediaTel Group’s Media Question Time event last night that he… Continue reading Hytner Is ‘Relieved’ That ITV Did Not Win DTT Licence
Panellists at last night’s annual Media Question Time Event welcomed the prospect of a single ITV, advising Carlton and Granada to push ahead with their proposed merger plans.The prospect of a consolidated ITV has received a mixed reception from advertisers wary over the impact that a single ITV sales house could have on the market… Continue reading Carlton And Granada Merger Will Aid Dysfunctional ITV
Haymarket, the magazine publisher owned by Lord Heseltine, has announced a loss of £7.2 million for 2001. While turnover was unchanged at £161 million, pre-tax profits slipped from £30.8 million in 2000 to £20.4 million last year.The company cited the advertising recession as the primary reason for the decline, with the business-to-business sector suffering the… Continue reading Haymarket Profits Hit By Advertising Downturn
A panel of influential media figures at this year’s Media Question Time have voiced support for a return to full service advertising agencies.Separating an advertiser’s media planning and buying from its creative agency has been an ongoing trend for the better part of three decades. However, panellists questioned if this trend was in the interest… Continue reading MQT Panel Advocates Return To Full Service Agencies
BBC1 has proved that international football is still a ratings winner with Saturday’s England versus Slovakia Euro 2004 qualifying game attracting a peak audience of 10 million.The match, which kicked off at 6.30pm, attracted an average audience of 8.5 million and achieved a 41.6% share of viewing. It easily beat the makeover show, How Do… Continue reading BBC Scores With England’s Victory Over Slovakia
Capital Radio and UBC Media have signed an agreement with Chrysalis Radio to launch what they claim is the world’s first DAB digital radio electronic programme guide (EPG).Initially the EPG will be launched on both the CE London and MXR regional multiplexes and will carry all Capital and Chrysalis Radio services. All future Capital Digital… Continue reading UK Players Unite To Launch First DAB Digital Radio EPG
Associated New Media is promoting the relaunch of its This Is London website with a six-figure multi-platform marketing campaign.The campaign, which includes outdoor, radio, London Underground and viral email activity, launches this week to promote the improved features on the thisislondon.co.uk website. Following research into the preferences of its users, new sections have been added… Continue reading This Is London Relaunches With Six-Figure Campaign
BBC Magazines has secured a major advertising deal with Persil to promote its ‘Get Creative’ coupon-collect scheme for schools.The deal, which was secured through the recently formed Key Customer Group (see BBC Magazines Announces Centralised Ad Team), will see Persil advertorials and supplements appear in eight BBC titles including Radio Times, BBC Good Homes, Toxbox… Continue reading BBC Magazines Gets Creative With Persil
Charles Allen, chairman of Granada, has reportedly pledged to radically overhaul ITV and to revitalise the network’s programme making arm if its merger with Carlton gets the go ahead (see Carlton And Granada Enter Advanced Merger Talks).According to yesterday’s Observer, Allen, who will become chief executive of ITV if the two companies are allowed to… Continue reading Granada’s Allen Pledges To Radically Overhaul ITV
