Former Channel 4 boss, Michael Jackson, is being tipped as the prime candidate for the chief executive position at ITV.According to press reports, Jackson, who is currently the head of USA Networks, has signalled his interest in holding discussions with ITV bosses and could enter the running for the position left open following the departure… Continue reading Michael Jackson Tipped For ITV’s Top Job
Channel Five secured a record audience last night with 3.6 million viewers tuning into its documentary on Michael Jackson’s Face.According to unofficial overnight figures from BARB, the channel achieved a 15% share of viewing between 9pm and 10pm, the largest ever recorded at Channel Five, aside from films and football matches.The documentary, which was heavily… Continue reading Jacko Helps Five Face The Future
The Daily Mail & General Trust, publisher of the Daily Mail, is to remain family controlled, according to its chairman Viscount Rothermere. According to a report in today’s Times newspaper, Rothermere has no intention of changing the company’s controversial share structure that gives his family control of the voting rights. He asked: “Why should the… Continue reading Daily Mail & General Trust To Remain Family Owned
The publishing assets of SMG which were put up for sale earlier this month (see SMG To Sell Publishing And Online Business), have attracted considerable interest from the UK’s prominent newspaper groups but many analysts believe that the company’s valuation is excessive given current market conditions. SMG has decided to concentrate its attention on television… Continue reading Publishing Giants To Compete For SMG Titles
Outdoor advertising contractor, Maiden Group, said that sales declined by 5.1% in the six months to 30 June 2002, pushing the group into the red. Pre-tax loss for the period was £2.3 million, down from the £2.2 million profit of the same period last year. However, things are starting pick-up, with a ‘slow but steady’… Continue reading Maiden Pushed Into Red By Tough First Half
Media Stocks joined the broader FTSE rally on Thursday, cheered by strength on Wall Street and evidence of a gilt to equity swap.The radio sector was seen in focus after Capital Radio boosted the sector with some positive guidance and the unexpected news that Chris Tarrant will stay on as host of the breakfast show… Continue reading Sharewatch
Natmags Contract Publishing is to launch a new magazine for frequent flyers called Emporium.The magazine, which is due to be released this November, will be published half-yearly and will be linked to airport operator, BAA’s WorldPoints loyalty scheme. November’s launch issue, will contain fashion, beauty, entertainment and Christmas gifts. It will also include information about… Continue reading Natmags Contract Publishing Secures BAA Deal
Outdoor advertising contractor, Maiden Group, said that sales declined by 5.1% in the six months to 30 June 2002, pushing the group into the red.Pre-tax loss for the period was £2.3 million, down from the £2.2 million profit of the same period last year.However, things are starting pick-up, with a ‘slow but steady’ improvement in… Continue reading Maiden Pushed Into Red By Tough First Half
GWR’s sales house Opus has been awarded the contract to sell advertising across Vibe FM and Galaxy 101 following the recent joint venture deal between GWR and Scottish Radio Holdings.The newly created Vibe Radio Services, which is 52% owned by Scottish Radio Holdings and 49% owned by GWR, yesterday acquired Galaxy 101 from Chrysalis Radio… Continue reading Opus Secures Galaxy 101 Sales Contract
Granada has secured Norwich Union Direct as sponsor of the weather reports on its ITV News Channel.The deal, which begins at the end of this month, will also coincide with the re-branding of ITN News, which is to be renamed ITV News Channel.The sponsorship will be included in the twice hourly news bulletins and four… Continue reading Granada Secures Sponsorship For ITV News Channel
