Scottish Television today confirmed that it will be buying Caledonian Publishing in a deal worth around £120m.Confirmation of the takeover, which was first discussed at the beginning of the month *(Newsline 11/07), means that Caledonian has now abandoned plans to get a listing on the AIM.*MediaTel subscribers only
Research carried out by the Association of Media and Communications Specialists shows that an increasing number of clients are dissatisfied with their understanding of how well the media element in the marketing mix is performing.The research is part of an AMCO project examining accountability in media use. It was carried across six client categories with… Continue reading Clients Want More Media Accountability
Agency estimates for June show combined revenue for ITV and Channel 4 reaching £189.994m, up 9.13% on the same period last year. Both ITV’s and Channel 4’s revenue also rose: up 8% to £147.327 for ITV and up 12% to £42.667m for Channel 4. C4’s share rose slightly from 22% last month to 22.5%: this… Continue reading TV Revenue – June
ITV has announced that after discussions with Buckingham Palace it has been agreed that the Queen’s Christmas broadcasts in 1997 and 1998 will be produced and distributed by ITN. This effectively ends the BBC’s exclusive rights to broadcast the message.Many believe that the snub to the BBC is a result of the Panorama interview with… Continue reading ITV To Produce Queen’s Christmas Broadcast
The ITC published its report (24/7/95) on cable viewing trends between 1990 and 1995. The following points were outlined:In 1990, broadband cable TV services were available in only 15 local areas. By October 1995, it increased to 99 local areas. The take-up rate of cable by households only increased from 16.5% in 1990 to 21%… Continue reading ITC Shows The Way Forward For Cable
Media information group Reuters today announced six monthly figures which showed pre-tax profits of £342m, up 19% on the same period last year. Revenues also showed good growth, rising 11% to £1.44bn. City analysts were said to be disappointed that Reuters showed no intention of off-loading some of its estimated £900m cash.Reuters: 0171 250 1122
According to research conducted by BMRB, 70% of women had seen at least one of England’s matches in Euro’96. As England progressed in the tournament with exciting performances, a large female following was generated. Only 14% of females saw the first game against Switzerland.ITV’s coverage of the semi-final against Germany generated a larger female audience;… Continue reading BMRB Survey Shows England Attracts Women
UK Gold has unveiled a new autumn programming schedule which includes twenty-six new satellite premiere series in addition to six newly commissioned original shows.August features a month-long comedy festival as an antidote to the long summer of sport. Under the strap-line All The Laughs You’ll Ever Need, new series to UK Gold include Not The… Continue reading UK Gold Announces New Schedule
Following Carlton Communications’ move into cinema advertising Adam Poulter, marketing director of TDI, will be appointed chief executive of Cinema Media. He will replace Keith Shepherd after a brief transitional period.Chris Hicks, financial director at Cinema Media, will also be leaving the company.Carlton Communications: 0171 499 8050The TDI website can be accessed in the Media… Continue reading Adam Poulter Appointed At Cinema Media
1. Results for the second quarter of 1996 will be available at the following dates: Results to stations Thurs 8th August (from 10am) Press release/conference Friday 9th August Access to planning systems Monday 19th August Published Reports and station Full Tables (despatched) Monday 19th August NB Publication of results is embargoed until 17.00 hours on… Continue reading RAJAR Release Dates
