Dennis Publishing has acquired a majority shareholding in car magazine Evo with immediate effect. The title will increase the proportion of motoring titles in the Dennis portfolio, which is currently dominated by computer and gaming magazines, as well as men’s title Maxim.Evo was launched in 1998 by Evo Publishing. In its first ABC audit it… Continue reading Dennis Adds New Automotive Title To Magazine Stable
Viacom has has pulled its CBS and Infinity Broadcasting networks out of the US’ National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) after a continued disagreement over the television audience limit imposed on each broadcasting group. The move follows similar withdrawals from Fox and NBC. The major networks have all left NAB because it agrees with the Federal… Continue reading Viacom Networks Leave NAB Over Audience Limit
Digital TV could be in the homes of 50% of consumers by 2002, according to new research. A Gallup poll undertaken for Pace Micro Technology revealed that in addition to the 28% of consumers who already take digital services, 13% intend to switch within 12 months. When this total is added to the number of… Continue reading 50% Of Homes Could Be Digital By 2002, Says Research
Digital TV could be in the homes of 50% of consumers by 2002, according to new research. A Gallup poll undertaken for Pace Micro Technology revealed that in addition to the 28% of consumers who already take digital services, 13% intend to switch within 12 months. When this total is added to the number of… Continue reading 50% Of Homes Could Be Digital By 2002, Says Research
Capital Radio announced a series of syndication deals yesterday (see Capital Signs Syndication Deals For New Online Radio Stations) which will see sites including IPC’s revamped www.beme.com carry its niche online radio services. In the current climate of uncertainty regarding media investment, the market was not swayed and shares in Capital ended the day down… Continue reading Sharewatch
European Union ministers are debating a plan to harmonise the telecommunications industry and officials say they are unwilling to hand over national decisions to the EU HQ. The commission will instead have two months in which to object to any plans it believes will be in violation of EU law. Ministers also rejected Commission’s recommendation… Continue reading EU Ministers Debate Telecoms Regulations
UK media monitoring company Thomson Intermedia has issued its first set of financial results since floatation on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) on 5 May last year. The group, which monitors ad rates and media coverage for marketeers, unveiled a pre-tax loss of £2.9 million, in line with expectations. Turnover rose by 22% to £2.14… Continue reading Thomson Intermedia Unveils First Results Since Float
Zenith has once again downgraded its global advertising forecast, including its expectations for the US market, where it predicts the first decline since 1991 will occur. Zenith has cut its forecast for US advertising growth from the 4.6% it stated in December 2000 to 2.4%. With the rate of inflation expected to be 2.5%, this… Continue reading Zenith Downgrades Advertising Forecasts For Global Markets
Zenith has once again downgraded its global advertising forecast, including its expectations for the US market, where it predicts the first decline since 1991 will occur. Zenith has cut its forecast for US advertising growth from the 4.6% it stated in December 2000 to 2.4%. With the rate of inflation expected to be 2.5%, this… Continue reading Zenith Downgrades Advertising Forecasts For Global Markets
The Daily Express is thought to have lost the top three members of staff on its newsdesk. Sean Rayment, head of news, Alan Qualtrough, news editor and Phillip Derbyshire have all opted for voluntary redundancy following new owner Richard Desmond’s announcement of plans for drastic staff cuts. Paul Corley, head of factual programming at ITV… Continue reading Appointments Brief
