The media sector continued its strong performance yesterday as investors considered prospective take-over targets following the publication of the Government’s draft Communications Bill late on Tuesday (see Draft Communications Bill Relaxes Cross Media Rules).Carlton and Granada were among the best performers in yesterday’s media market, with shares climbing on the basis that the Bill cleared… Continue reading Sharewatch
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The IPA has welcomed Tuesday’s draft Communications Bill but has expressed disappointment that certain issues relating to advertising, in particular with regards to sales rules, have not been addressed.IPA Media Policy Group chairman Jim Marshall said: “While the Bill is more liberal that we expected, our biggest concern remains- where is the recognition and protection… Continue reading IPA Gives Limited Welcome To Draft Bill
The Outdoor Advertising Association (OAA) is working to get poster companies to adopt a universal method of proving that ads have been posted on their sites.The initiative marks the first time that competing poster contractors have collaborated on the methodology used to verify ad posting and is intended to bring greater accountability to the sector.Poster… Continue reading OAA Working Towards Ad Verification System
ISBA has broadly welcomed the publication of this week’s draft Communications Bill (see Draft Communications Bill Relaxes Cross Media Rules), including the fact that it opens up the possibility of non-EU ownership of UK media assets, but has echoed the feelings of the IPA in regretting that regulation of the BBC will not be fully… Continue reading Bill Receives Cautious Welcome From ISBA
RAJAR figures for the first period of 2002 contained a mixed bag for London radio stations. Jazz FM managed a 41% period on period increase in reach, but among the larger stations some losses in reach were seen.Capital 95.8 still leads the field in terms of reachbut saw a period on period decrease of 8.7%.… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q1 2002- London Stations
An overall analysis of RAJAR figures released for the first quarter of this year show that while the BBC enjoys a slight lead in terms of share, commercial and non-commercial radio remain neck and neck when it comes to reach. Encouraging news for both sides, though, is the fact that, year on year, reach for… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q1 2002- Overall Summary
The tables showing the best and worst performers, in terms of weekly reach and share of listening, of the local commercial stations broadcasting outside London are now available to subscribers in Radio reports.The following stations were reporting with new survey periods: Real Radio Scotland, which is reporting quarterly and 107.4 The Quay, which is now… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q1 2002: Local Commercial Stations
