Channel 5 has set out its intentions for the year in its statement to the ITC, aiming to be “desirably different” in the face of a budget which is, by its own admission, one third of the size of Channel 4 and BBC2, even with the recent boost from its owners (see Channel 5 To… Continue reading Channel 5 Aims For ‘Desirably Different’ In Statement Of Intent
Media group Vivendi Universal yesterday issued first quarter operating results in line with market expectations, which show that the group is ahead of schedule to meet cost savings of €200 million by the year end. Revenues grew by 10% to €5.9 million and EBITDA more than doubled to €900 million, pushed by a €293 million… Continue reading Vivendi ‘Defensive’ Against Ad Slowdown
Natmags has announced the launch of its new teen title CosmoGirl!. Billed as Cosmopolitan‘s “fun, fearless little sister”, the title is to go on sale from 20 September.The editorial team will be headed up by Celia Duncan and will include Catherine Duffy as art director and Miranda Eason as features editor. James Williams joins the… Continue reading Natmags Unveils Launch Date For CosmoGirl!
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published its annual report for 2000, which shows a 4% increase in complaints about advertising, although the total number of ads which caused complaints fell. Just 10 ads out of the total 9,134 ads considered last year attracted almost 18% of all complaints.The Authority resolved also more complaints about… Continue reading ASA Annual Report Sees Rise In Complaints During 2000
ITV has published its first statement of programming policy in which it promises to invest £750m on programming during 2001, excluding regional services. The network’s commitment is part of a new initiative by the ITC in which broadcasters are obliged to produce annual public service targets in preparation for the adoption of self-regulatory measures proposed… Continue reading ITV Publishes First Statement Of Programme Policy
News and information group Reuters has this morning posted a strong set of financial results that show first quarter revenues rising 17% to £970 million. However, chief executive Peter Job warned that growth in the second quarter would be at a “slightly lower rate”.The group says that good performances at its Reuters Financial and Instinet… Continue reading Reuters Stock Falls On Slower Q2 Warning
UK cinema admissions are predicted to reach 148m during 2001, an increase of 4% year on year, according to the latest figures from the Cinema Advertising Association. Revenue for the medium is also on the increase, pushed by a more adult and female orientated film product.Admissions rose by 3% in the first quarter, compared to… Continue reading Cinema Admission To Reach 148m During 2001, Despite March Slump
According to a new report by eMarketers there will be 108 million active internet users in Europe by the end of 2001. The eEurope report predicts that the total number of users by year-end 2001 will show an increase of 54% on the 2000 total of 70 million. “The European online community reflects a moderate… Continue reading New Report Predicts 108 Million Online By The End Of The Year
20.04.01ONdigital is expected to announce a growth of 70,000 customers when it unveils its Q1 2001 subscriber figures next week. This is down on the 121,000 new customers it signed up in the first quarter last year. The slowing growth is mainly the result of churn – the number of customers leaving the ONdigital service.Analysts… Continue reading ONdigital Subs Growth Hampered By High Churn
Over a third of all households in the UK now have internet access, some 9 million homes, according to new research by NetValue. Those connected are also using the internet more often and for longer periods, usage in March 2001 was higher than ever before with users averaging 24 sessions over 10.5 days. The number… Continue reading UK Home Internet Access Grows
