ITV’s new evening schedule has resulted in an unacceptable decline in news audiences, according to Sir Robin Biggam, chief executive of the Independent Television Commission (ITC). Sir Biggam said “The ITC is of the view that in the two key public service commitments of the audiences for national/international news and regional programmes, the new ITV… Continue reading ITV Must Address News Audience Decline, Says ITC
There was continued speculation over the Easter weekend that internet group Yahoo! is considering making a takeover bid for media group EMAP. When rumours of the deal surfaced early last week, shares in the UK magazine publisher and radio broadcaster rose in response (see Sharewatch). Since then the value of a possible bid has been… Continue reading Speculation Continues Over Possible Yahoo!/EMAP Deal
IPC’s Music & Sport division was last week hit by the resignation of its managing director, Andy McDuff, and has subsequently been forced to deny rumours that the stable might be offered up for sale. McDuff’s resignation follows hot on the heels of two other senior departures at the group’s flagship lads’ title, Loaded: editor… Continue reading Feature: Staff Departures At IPC Music & Sport Follow Falling Circulations
Advertising continues to play an important role in building online brands, according to a recent report by CIA Sensor. In a national survey highlighting the connection between the public’s awareness of dotcom brands and the amount of money these brands have spent on advertising, a strong correlation between awareness and adspend was found.During 1999 the… Continue reading Advertising Plays Important Role In Building Online Brands
Reuters prices seemed to be rallying after the company announced earlier in the week that it was seeing a recovery in the Far East. Shares rose 67p to end at £11.25.The market decided that WPP’s first quarter figures would be stronger than had been predicted. Shares in the company had fallen from £13.00 at the… Continue reading Sharewatch
Tuesday A TV Market Round-Up for March 2000 will be available on Newsline and, for subscribers, in the Television features list.MediaTel’s weekly media focus and analysis, Media Track, is featured in Campaign Media Business.Thursday Anglo-Dutch publishing group, Reed Elsevier, is holding its annual general meeting.Friday Regional newspaper publishing group, Johnston Press, is holding its annual… Continue reading The Week Ahead
Grey Advertising has announced that it will establish a holding company to serve as the parent company for all Grey’s communications properties. The move will see Grey Advertising Inc becoming known as Grey Global Group Inc, while the core advertising agency will become Grey Worldwide.Announcing the restructure plans, Edward Meyer, chairman, president and CEO of… Continue reading Grey Advertising Announces Restructure Plans
Regional newspaper group Newscom has invited potential buyers to formally approach its board following the release of healthy first quarter results yesterday (see Newscom Announces “Excellent” First Quarter Results). The Competition Commission has given clearance for Newsquest, Johnston Press and Trinity Mirror to bid for the group (see Competition Commission Clears Newscom Bids) for whose… Continue reading Newscom Invites Formal Approaches From Potential Buyers
Programmes This month was a pretty sparse one for top notch programmes, with BBC1’s Monarch of the Glen proving to be one of the few successful new television series. Viewing figures for the rural drama hovered around the 8 million mark throughout March, with consolidated share of viewing around 30%. The good performance of the… Continue reading TV Viewing Round Up – March 2000
Newscom yesterday announced a 53.6% rise in operating profits for the first quarter of this year. Profits rose to £8.4m during the 14 weeks before 1 April this year. This figure includes the Christmas to New Year week, but with this discounted, the increase would be 64.7% to £9m.Pre-tax profits increased to £7.9m, compared to… Continue reading Newscom Announces “Excellent” First Quarter Results
