Total online advertising spend increased by 7.1% year on year during 2001 to £165.7m, according to figures published today by the IAB.The research, which is based on revenues reported by the finance departments of online media owners, shows that the industry experienced “clear growth” during 2001 despite a depressed economic landscape and recessionary behaviour in… Continue reading Online Adspend Shows Growth Despite Tough 2001
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Continental Research has launched a digital audience research service which will provide data for the specialist satellite channels and radio stations that broadcast on the Sky digital platform. Launched yesterday “Specialisting” is designed to work alongside BARB and RAJAR data, giving detailed audience profiling and the opportunity to carry out ad hoc research surveys in… Continue reading Continental Launches Digital Audience Research Service
Radio is the most active medium in promoting evidence of its effectiveness as an advertising tool, according to a new report from independent research company Ocean Consulting.The report, which is based on research carried out by NOP, shows that 40% of agency/advertiser customers believe that radio is doing the most to demonstrate its effectiveness, well… Continue reading Radio Considered Most Active In Promoting Effectiveness
The best performance in yesterday’s media market came from Carlton, which has increased its presence in the cinema advertising sector following a deal with its US rival Thomson Multimedia to buy two businesses in Europe. Shares rose 2.47% yesterday to finish at £2.70, an increase of 6˝p on the day before.Cable & Wireless saw shares… Continue reading Sharewatch
The average value of creative and media agency pitches dropped by 10% during 2001 to £2,536m, according to MediaTel Group and the AAR’s NewBizMoves 2001 Annual Report.The report, which is partially based on data from the marketing, adverting and media trade press, shows that the extent of new business activity increased during 2001, with the… Continue reading Average Value of Pitches Drops During 2001
Telewest Broadband is launching an “enhanced” interactive TV service to coincide with this summer’s World Cup and Channel 4’s Big Brother.The service, which is similar to that already available to Sky Digital viewers, has been developed in conjunction with BBCi and Channel 4 and allows Telewest Broadband’s digital customers to access interactive content direct from… Continue reading Telewest Launches Interactive TV Service
Telewest Broadband is launching an “enhanced” interactive TV service to coincide with this summer’s World Cup and Channel 4’s Big Brother.The service, which is similar to that already available to Sky Digital viewers, has been developed in conjunction with BBCi and Channel 4 and allows Telewest Broadband’s digital customers to access interactive content direct from… Continue reading Telewest Launches Interactive TV Service
Translucis has secured a broadcast deal with Channel 4’s Big Brother that will see the reality TV show screened in bars and clubs across the country via the company’s Magnetic digital media network.Under the deal, live footage extracts of the show will be broadcast every thirty minutes throughout the evening of transmission, with live feed… Continue reading Translucis Brings Big Brother To Bars And Clubs
The Football League has proceeded with its threatened legal action against the owners of ITV Digital, launching a £178.5 million claim against Carlton and Granada. The League is seeking a declaration that Carlton and Granada are liable as guarantors for payments totalling £178.5 million owed by ITV Digital, plus interest.Football League chief executive David Burns… Continue reading Football League Kicks Off Action Against ITV Digital Owners
Noddy has found a new home on Channel 5 after the broadcaster acquired the rights to the animation series Make Way For Noddy from Chorion IP. The series has been produced using computer generated imaging and, with 100 ten minute episodes, will be the longest Noddy series ever to have run on television.Nick Wilson, Channel… Continue reading Noddy Makes Come Back On Channel 5
