Keith Young, publisher of the national Sunday sports newspaper, Sport First, is leading consortium of sports fans, broadcast professionals and investors that plans to launch a music and sport radio station for London.Called Fan FM, the station would broadcast 24-hour sports news and features, along with music, to the North and West of the capital.… Continue reading Sport First Publisher Bids To Launch Sports Radio Station
After a soar in the share price of BSkyB on Wednesday following the announcement of an aggressive marketing drive in the form of set-top box giveaways (see Newsline), the broadcaster’s value fell off by the close of trading yesterday, dropping 28p to 579p.At the same time, digital terrestrial TV competitor ONdigital mounted its own offer… Continue reading Sharewatch
The Bank of England has put interest rates on hold amid signs that the current round of reductions is at or near an end. After seven cuts in the last eight months, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to leave rates unchanged at 5.25%.The decision came as a bitter blow to manufacturers and unions who… Continue reading Interest Rates On Hold
Later, the new men’s title from IPC Magazines, joined the men’s lifestyle magazine market last week in a flash of controversial publicity as two of its ads were withdrawn by the Advertising Standards Authority (see IPC’s Later Poster Campaign Censured By ASA).The majority of titles in this sector are aimed at men in their late… Continue reading Later Looks For An Older Lad
The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) has commissioned an annual research study into its performance and value across all of its business and media sectors. Gilmour Research is to carry out the study which will involve 450 publishers, media agencies and marketing departments.The ABC is hoping that the research will identify the value of the… Continue reading ABC Commissions Study Of Its Performance
Emap Radio has promoted Jon Mansfield, business development director of Kiss FM, to the new post of business development director for all of its 18 UK stations. Mansfeild will now oversee the group’s three main brands – Magic, Big City and Kiss FM.Dee Ford, managing director at Emap Radio says: “John has developed a hugely… Continue reading Emap Widens Role Of Kiss FM Director
Internet service provider America Online (AOL) has confirmed reports that it is considering offering internet access through a freephone number. The ISP is testing new pricing schemes amongst its UK customers, and possible pricing plans include 0800 access and a flat fee of £14.99 a month.The move could significantly cut down the amount net surfers… Continue reading AOL May Offer Internet Access Through Freephone Number
Switch Digital, the consortium formed by Talk Radio, Virgin Radio , Clear Channel and Castle Transmission (see Newsline), has announced plans to apply for the London digital radio multiplex. The consortium this morning told a press conference that research of 1000 people in London showed that consumer benefit from the new digital radio services is… Continue reading Switch Digital Submits Bid For London Digital Radio Licence
BSkyB’s aggressive digital television drive, unveiled yesterday, was received very warmly by the City despite the fact that it will cost the satellite broadcaster in the region of £315 million and send it into the red.Shares in Sky soared up 65˝p following the news that it is to offer customers free set-top boxes and reduced… Continue reading Sharewatch
Following Cable & Wireless Communication’s announcement that it is to begin commercial trials of its digital television service on 1 July in Manchester and London (see Newsline), the company has unveiled details of its forthcoming digital services. It will include access to 100 interactive sites, an electronic programme guide (EPG) and an expanded Near-Video-On-Demand service,… Continue reading Cable & Wireless Communications Rolls Out Digital TV Offerings
