GWR Revenues Stay Flat In First HalfAirtime revenues at GWR Group are forecast to be flat for the six months to 30 September, slightly behind the trading at Capital Radio, which saw a rise of 2% over the same period. In a trading statement today, GWR says that UK like for like revenues will be… Continue reading Radio Groups Paint Gloomy Picture Of UK Market
Analysis of the latest TV revenue figures for August reveal an over-all year on year increase of 9.5% for the UK’s main terrestrial channels. Increases were seen across the board, with the exception of GMTV, which was seen down 12.1% year on year. Channel 5 saw biggest increase, with revenue rising by 30% year on… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up – August 2002
JCDecaux has secured the 15-year street furniture contract for Watford, in a deal thought to be worth around £10 million.The deal, which consists of bus shelters, council information panels, advertising columns and interactive information kiosks, will provide clients with 160 advertising faces and will make JCDecaux the first outdoor contractor with a presence in Watford’s… Continue reading JCDecaux Wins 15-Year Street Furniture Contract
Associated Newspapers’ Metro title has teamed up with Mobile Commerce to provide location-based SMS services to help users find the nearest pubs and bars in London.Users of 02 and Vodafone mobile phones will be able subscribe to the service to receive SMS messages directing them to the nearest relevant bars and pubs. It will also… Continue reading Metro Directs Readers To London’s Bars And Clubs
Like for like airtime revenues at Capital Radio are expected to rise by 2% during the six months to 30 September, the group announced in a trading statement this morning. Revenues were down 7% in the six months ended 31 March and, accordingly, the group expects revenues to be down by 2% for the year… Continue reading Capital Radio Sees 2% Revenue Decline, Tarrant Stays
As expected, Chrysalis Radio has this morning announced the acquisition of London News Radio (LNR) from rival GWR Group for £23.5 million (see Chrysalis To Swap Galaxy 101 For London News Radio). The acquisition of LNR, which operates the LBC and NewsDirect stations, will strengthen Chrysalis’ position in the key London market, increasing the group’s… Continue reading Chrysalis Takes GWR’s LNR And Sells Galaxy 101
Airtime revenues at GWR Group are forecast to be flat for the six months to 30 September, slightly behind the trading at Capital Radio, which saw a rise of 2% over the same period (see Capital Radio Sees 2% Revenue Decline, Tarrant Stays). In a trading statement today, GWR says that UK like for like… Continue reading GWR Revenues Stay Flat In First Half
The troubled media giant, Vivendi Universal has vowed to look to the future as it bids to reduce the huge debts built up by former chief executive, Jean-Marie Messier. Current boss Jean-René Fourtou has committed the company to an asset disposal programme that is designed to raise E12 billion over the next eighteen months. He… Continue reading Vivendi Unveils Asset Disposal Plans
Chrysalis Radio is in advanced discussions to take control of LBC’s owner, London News Radio, from GWR Group, the group has confirmed this afternoon. No figure was cited in Chrysalis’ statement, but press reports speculate that the group will pay in the region of £25 million for LNR. However, the acquisition would be part of… Continue reading Chrysalis To Swap Galaxy 101 For London News Radio
Radio content and programme producer UBC Media Group this morning said that its revenues are expected to be up by 20% year on year for the six months to 30 September 2002. Growth has been particularly strong at Classic Gold Digital, with revenues up 58% to around £2.2 million. UBC acquired the Classic Gold business… Continue reading UBC Figures Show Positive Radio Revenue Growth
