The Ginger Media Group is in the midst of bid rumours after talks last month of a flotation of Chris Evans’ media empire failed to materialise (see Newsline Brief). The main contender believed to be interested in making a bid is the Scottish Media Group, and BSkyB has also been mentioned.The group, which owns Virgin… Continue reading Ginger Media Group In Bid Rumours
The latest set of readership figures released by the National Readership Survey (NRS) this week show that there has been a year on year decline in the national newspaper market for the six months to August 1999. The sector has dropped over two million readers, or 2.9% during this period.The two Express papers continue to… Continue reading NRS Round-Up – August 1999
The latest set of readership figures released by the National Readership Survey (NRS) this week show that there has been a year on year decline in the national newspaper market for the six months to August 1999. The sector has dropped over two million readers, or 2.9% during this period.The two Express papers continue to… Continue reading NRS Round-Up – August 1999
Shares in Trinity Mirror fell by 18˝p after four directors resigned during a management reshuffle as a result of the merger of the two companies. Prices closed at 540˝pAfter sharp falls in prices at Reuters and Emap recently the Stock Exchange has launched an investigation. Reuters was climbing back on Friday with shares up 9˝p… Continue reading Sharewatch
The amount spent by internet advertisers on radio rose by more than 300% in the twelve months up to the end of August. High profile companies such as BT Highway, Freeserve, QXL, Amazon and CurrantBun are driving the market, which reports the total above-the-line adspend by internet advertisers up by 102% over the same period.The… Continue reading Huge Rise In Internet Advertising On The Radio
Channel 5 is about to enter the retail market with the launch next week of 5 Direct. A multimedia distribution venture, it will allow consumers to order products advertised on the channel.The first merchandise available will be a dual video package featuring sci-fi movies Species and Species II and including a cinema promotion poster. The… Continue reading Channel 5 Launches Retail Venture
ONdigital has today announced details of its interactive plans, which include total internet access for all subscribers and a range of on screen shopping and entertainment services.The digital pay TV broadcaster will start the roll-out of services at the end of this year. Email will be available to all subscribers early in 2000 after an… Continue reading ONdigital Announces TV Internet Plans
Outdoor advertising group Maiden has released its interim results for the six months ending June 30 1999. Turnover was down by 8% to £29.3 million and before amortisation costs the company reported a pre-tax loss of £918,000.Chief executive Ron Zeghibe promised an improvement in the second half and blamed an economic slowdown within the whole… Continue reading Maiden Reports Poor First Half
Information on advertising and media agencies throughout the world is now available on the internet through AdForum.com. The AdForum system has been put together by global information provider Maydream, the Department of Advertising at the University of Texas and a host of other advertising consultancy groups across the globe.AdForum is designed to bring advertisers and… Continue reading Agency Information Service Launched On The Web
Media group EMAP has announced the disposal of French outdoor advertising company, Insert. EMAP described the company, which is based in St Denis, as a non-core subsidiary of EMAP France. Insert was acquired by EMAP when it purchased the magazine business Editions Mondiales in 1994.Since the acquisition EMAP has restructured Insert and improved its revenues… Continue reading EMAP Disposes Of French Outdoor Division
