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BSkyB has this morning turned in a very strong set of year-end financial results, beating market expectations by some margin. The satellite broadcaster said that its operating profit has increased by 88% to £160 million and that it is adding record numbers of subscribers and increasing the average revenue per user (ARPU). The number of… Continue reading Strong Results From BSkyB As Revenues Grow

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has grounded Ryanair by upholding complaints against a poster for flights, but has given Daewoo the green light by dismissing objections that an advert for its new car was misleading.The ASA received complaints about a poster advertising flights on Ryanair, the poster stated: “We Guarantee the lowest Fares” and featured… Continue reading ASA Grounds Ryanair But Greenlights Daewoo

At the presentation of BSkyB’s year-end financial results this morning (see Strong Results From BSkyB As Revenues Grow), the company confirmed that it has no intention of selling the new ITV Sport Channel as part of its pay-TV packages (see Granada And Carlton Bring ONdigital Under ITV Brand). This is not surprising given that ITV… Continue reading Sky Will Not Sell ITV Sport Channel To Subscribers

Internet and interactive television usage has risen sharply over the last year, according to the ITC’s annual survey of viewing habits in the UK.The survey, published today, shows that access to the internet has risen significantly over the last twelve months with, 34% of respondents connected the net in 2000 compared with 24% in 1999.… Continue reading ITC Say UK Viewing Habits Are Changing

The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has extended its investigation into the cross-promotion of digital television services on terrestrial channels. According to analysts at ABN Amro, the consultation process received an unexpectedly large number of responses and the Commission was unable to make a decision by its 19 July deadline.ITV will be hoping that the rules… Continue reading ITC Extends Investigation Into Digital Cross-Promotions

The chief executive of Channel 4, Michael Jackson, has announced that he is leaving the channel to take up a job in the States.Jackson will join the USA Entertainment Group as the company’s chief executive, based in New York. A departure date has not been set but the channel have confirmed that they will shortly… Continue reading Jackson Quits Channel 4

IPC Connect’s, Woman, is to extend it series of “Feel Good” specials with a one-off called Woman Family Special.The 75 page “one-shot” will go on sale from 23 July for six weeks and will have a cover price of £1.30. The magazine will have a print run of 300,000 and will contain advice on parenting… Continue reading IPC To Launch One Off Special

The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has extended its investigation into the cross-promotion of digital television services on terrestrial channels. According to analysts at ABN Amro, the consultation process received an unexpectedly large number of responses and the Commission was unable to make a decision by its 19 July deadline. ITV will be hoping that the… Continue reading ITC Extends Investigation Into Digital Cross-Promotions

Anglo-Dutch publishing group Reed Elsevier is one of the front-runners to buy the publishing arm of Vivendi Universal, according to this morning’s Financial Times. The paper reports that the French media group has given potential suitors three weeks in which to turn in offers for the business. Pearson, Wolters Kluwer, VNU, Bertelsmann and a number… Continue reading Reed Elsevier Is Likely Buyer Of Vivendi Publishing Arm

Although results fell in line with expectations, the expectations had never been particularly good and shares dropped to a low of 704 pence as Reuters announced a 21% drop in first-half pre-tax profits this morning. The group also announced an acceleration in its proposed ‘business transformation programme’, which includes axing 1,100 jobs over the next… Continue reading Reuters Results Fall In Line With Expectations, Speeding Job Cuts