Local commercial radio made gains in its listening share for the March 2000 RAJAR period, rising 0.2% to 38.6% over the reporting period. At the same time the sector’s overall weekly reach was the second highest growth sector, climbing 3.4% to 27 million listeners. Average hours, however, remained static at 14.8 per listener per week.The… Continue reading March 2000 RAJAR – Local Commercial Stations
After weeks of talks, British advertising giant WPP has today confirmed its takeover of US rival Young & Rubicam. The $4.7bn deal will create the world’s largest advertising group.Chief executive of WPP, Martin Sorrell, said of the deal: “This transaction creates a new world leader. The two organisations are highly compatible. We share a common… Continue reading WPP Buys Young & Rubicam For $4.7bn
Radio’s increasing popularity may be linked to the internet, as users of one medium are more likely to use the other. Research carried out by Radio Joint Audience Research (RAJAR) in what it believes to be the biggest survey of its kind, has revealed the trend.It was found that while 9% of all adults surveyed… Continue reading Internet Usage Boosts Radio Audiences
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has published an issues paper on the proposed acquisition by Granada group of United News and Media (UNM) or Carlton Communications, stating that in the form currently proposed, the mergers “would not in the view of ITC staff fit within the terms of current policy and legislation.”The paper points out… Continue reading ITC Publishes Granada Mergers Issues Paper
The March 2000 RAJAR figures showed Capital 95.8 FM holding onto its position as the most popular station in London. However, the station’s reach dropped below the 3 million mark to 2,715,000, a fall of 10%. The station’s share of listening now stands at 11.6%, ahead of its nearest rival, Heart 106.2, which has 5.2%.… Continue reading Capital Still Londoner’s Favourite As Smaller Stations Make Gains
A series of tables to show the performances of each of the main UK groups in the latest RAJAR figures is now available in the Radio features list. The data covers the period to March 2000.Subscribers can access the Radio database by selecting “Radio” from the drop-down box at the top of this page.
The March 2000 RAJAR figures showed Capital 95.8 FM holding onto its position as the most popular station in London. However, the station’s reach dropped by 10%. The station’s share of listening now stands at 11.6%, ahead of its nearest rival, Heart 106.2, which has 5.2%. Heart has narrowed the gap in audience figures, however,… Continue reading Capital Still Londoners’ Favourite As Smaller Stations Make Gains
The Outdoor Advertising Association (OAA) has announced plans to invest £120,000 in an advertising research programme running from now until March 2001. The programme will study the influence and effectiveness of various forms of outdoor media for a number of advertising campaigns.Evaluation covering a range of objectives is planned to be carried out on four… Continue reading OAA Launches Research Into Advertising Effectiveness
Shares in BSkyB took a tumble yesterday after the company released figures showing a slide in profits for the first quarter of this year (see BSkyB Signs Sports Internet Deal As Digital Expansion Takes Its Toll). Prices fell 178p to £13.34.Bright Station, formerly Digitas, fell 9p to 90½p the day after it changed its name.… Continue reading Sharewatch
Chrysalis Group released interim results today which showed profit across all four of its divisions for the first time. Group managing director Richard Huntingford says he is “delighted”. The group’s turnover for the six months ended 29 February 2000 was £81.7m, up 28% on the 1999 figure. Operating profit was £1.2m and pre-tax profit £0.2m.Radio… Continue reading Chrysalis Turns Corner Into Profit
