The ITC has published its annual report and accounts for 2001. In it, the Commission looks at what it terms the “severe financial pressures on the commercial sector”, evaluates its public commitments to produce a rich genre mix of high quality programming and assesses the changes in public tastes.Introducing the report, Sir Robin Biggam, ITC… Continue reading ITC Publishes 2001 Report And Accounts
Debt-laden cable company NTL (see NTL Rejects Liberty, But Merger With Telewest Could Still Make Sense) announced this morning that a deal with bondholders had been agreed in principle which would see operations divided between two companies in order to facilitate recapitalisation. NTL said that agreement had been reached “in principle on recapitalisation terms with… Continue reading NTL Rescue Plans Revealed
According to analysis of March circulation figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC), the overall circulation for national newspapers fell 0.9% compared to February.The heaviest loss in percentage terms was at the Daily Express, which saw a 4.9% decrease compared to the previous month. In numbers terms, the biggest fall was at leading daily… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up – March 2002
TV And Online Ad Mix Generates Greater RecallThe Online Publishers Association (OPA) has revealed the results of a ‘media mix’ study undertaken with Millward Brown IntelliQuest during February 2002.The study, testing recall and memorability of online and television advertising, concluded that there is a “positive, synergistic effect” when TV and online advertising are used in… Continue reading TV And Online Ad Mix Generates Greater Recall
According to analysis of March circulation figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC), the overall circulation for national newspapers fell compared to February.The heaviest loss in percentage terms was at the Daily Express. In numbers terms, the biggest fall was at leading daily tabloid the Sun, which saw a decline in readership month on… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up – March 2002
ITV Digital Prepared For Sale As One Week Of Talks RemainsThe fate of ITV Digital looks set to be decided following a High Court meeting this morning at which the company’s administrator – Deloitte & Touche – confirmed that it is preparing the business for sale.Following weeks of negotiation with the Football League – still… Continue reading ITV Digital Prepared For Sale As One Week Of Talks Remains
Janice Turner has stepped down as editor of H Bauer’s glossy women’s fortnightly magazine Real just over a year after its launch.A spokesperson for the company confirmed that Turner, who resigned last week, will be replaced by health and beauty editor Sian Rees, but refused to comment on speculation that her departure will lead to… Continue reading H Bauer Loses Real Editor
The Online Publishers Association (OPA) has revealed the results of a ‘media mix’ study undertaken with Millward Brown IntelliQuest during February 2002. The study, testing recall and memorability of online and television advertising, concluded that there is a “positive, synergistic effect” when TV and online advertising are used in tandem. In an ad recall test,… Continue reading TV And Online Ad Mix Generates Greater Recall, Says The OPA
Chrysalis owned sports network Rivals.net and online travel portal Lastminute.com have formed a marketing partnership to promote each others’ online sports offerings.Under the deal, Lastminute.com, which provides tickets for a range of sporting events, will be promoted across Rivals.net’s portfolio of websites, with ads and links to the travel portal’s homepage appearing on Football365.com, PlanetF1.com… Continue reading Lastminute.com Links Up With Rivals
The future of ITV Digital remains uncertain despite reports last week that Carlton and Granada are considering increasing their compensation offer to the Football League to end the dispute over TV rights. Both companies saw shares fall in week on week analysis. Carlton was down 8.10% to close at £2.44, while Granada slipped 8.52% to… Continue reading Sharewatch
