BSkyB has just confirmed that Tony Ball is to be its new chief executive officer (see BSkyB Gets New Chief Executive). He is to take over the top position at the pay-TV satellite broadcaster on 1 June 1999, when current chief, Mark Booth, leaves to set up e-partners.Ball has worked at BSkyB before as both… Continue reading BSkyB Confirms Ball As New CEO
Channel 5 chief executive, David Elstein, told a reception on Tuesday that the broadcaster will need more cash investment if it is to raise its share of viewing to 7% in the next few years. He also said that C5 is on course to take a 5.2% share of viewing during 1999.Channel 5 is owned… Continue reading Channel 5 Needs More Cash To Boost Share, Says Elstein
A discussion of whether the ‘global kid’ exists was the subject of the first speaker at the MRG meeting at Leo Burnett on 11 May. Denise Gardiner, head of research at the advertising agency, gave attendees a sneak preview of the speech she plans to give at this year’s Kid Power Conference in Barcelona, and… Continue reading MRG Meeting – Understanding And Researching Kids
Express Newspapers’ managing director Nicholas Rudd-Jones is to transfer to Express’s parent company United News & Media to head up its online business development. He will initially be working on LineOne.co.uk, which is part owned by United News & Media (see Newsline).Andy Jonesco is to move up to take the place of Rudd-Jones. Jonesco is… Continue reading Express Newspapers MD Transfers To United News & Media
The Commission for Racial Equality has caused controversy once again with one of its advertising campaigns, according to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The latest poster from the CRE pictured the face of a black man next to the headline: “Scared? You should be. He’s a dentist.”Complainants were concerned that the poster was offensive as… Continue reading ASA Warns Commission For Racial Equality Over Ads
Cable & Wireless Communications share price soared up by 24p yesterday to 652p following reports that Microsoft were interested in buying a 30% stake in the cable company (see Sharewatch).Its parent company Cable & Wireless, on the other hand, saw a 40˝p drop to 805p yesterday after the group released a profit warning, saying that… Continue reading Sharewatch
In the twelve months to March 1999 commercial radio increased its total revenue by 18.8% to £434 million year on year. This compares to an 8.8% growth for the total display advertising market, and a 10.0% growth for television, according to Advertising Association figures.Figures for the first quarter of this year, released by the Radio… Continue reading Commercial Radio Revenue Growth Continues To Outperform Market
Advertisements from three of the digital television broadcasters – BSkyB, ONdigital and Cable & Wireless Communications – came under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority in its latest report for March 1999.An advert placed on the internet by BSkyB for its digital satellite television service was criticised for including the channels Sky News and QVC… Continue reading Digital TV Ads Provoke Complaints
Switch Digital, the digital radio consortium comprising Talk Radio, Virgin Radio and Clear Channel, has announced the details of its broadcasting plans for the the London digital radio multiplex (see Newsline).The digital service will broadcast across 12 channels, and will include Chart Hits, non-stop top 40 chart hits; Soft Adult Contemporary, a “Love” themed station… Continue reading Digital Radio Consortia Announce London Licence Details
Reports this morning indicate that Microsoft is interested in buying a stake in Cable & Wireless’ UK subsidiary, Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC). CWC saw a 6p rise in its shares to 628p yesterday. Bill Gates’ software giant is reported to be seeking a 30% stake in CWC in the hope of securing a grip… Continue reading Sharewatch
