Radio groups GWR and Capital, which both issued trading updates last week revealing falling revenues (see Trading Updates Offer Little Hope To Radio Industry), saw shares drop in week on week analysis. GWR, was down 7.44% to close at £2.42˝, a loss of 19˝p on the week before. Capital fared slightly better with stock slipping… Continue reading Sharewatch
The UK is the global leader in digital interactive television (DiTV), according to a report on the medium published today by the IPA.The report written by Howard Unna, former head of e-commerce at Woolworths, says that the UK is ahead of the rest of the world, including the US, in terms of the uptake and… Continue reading UK Is The Global Leader In DiTV
BSkyB has secured a deal with Formula One Management which will see it offer Sky Digital subscribers pay-per-view access to interactive coverage of the F1 Grand Prix.Subscribers to the premium service will be able to access extended coverage of the races and qualifying sessions for the 2002 and 2003 seasons, including the ability to choose… Continue reading BSkyB Secures F1 Interactive Deal
More than 10 million UK internet users visited online shopping sites during December 2001, an increase of nearly three million on December 2000, according to the latest research from NetValue.The figures show that alomst three million purchases were made over the internet in December, with UK online retailers experiencing their “best Christmas to date.” The… Continue reading Online Shopping Strong In December
GWR is launching its rock radio station The Storm in London as part of the Digital Radio Group’s London multiplex licence (see Digital Radio Group Wins Third London Multiplex).The station, which is available in the west of England and the west midlands on digital radio and nationally through Sky Digital, will be GWR’s first wholly… Continue reading GWR Unleashes Storm On London Digital Multiplex
Marks & Spencer has retained its position as the most written about ad in the UK national press with its “Exclusively for Everyone” campaign proving that celebrities continue to be the favourite weapon of advertisers.The Marks & Spencer campaign, which featured celebrities such as Zoe Ball, Julian Clary and Hugh Lawrie, led to the high… Continue reading M&S Tops Ads That Makes News Survey
IPC is extending its portfolio of home interest titles with the launch of a new homes and interiors magazine called Creating Beautiful Homes.The title, which will go on sale on 7 February with a cover price of £2.75, is being launched as a spin off from IPC’s 25 Beautiful Homes, which saw circulation rise by… Continue reading IPC Unveils New Home Interest Title
GWR, which announced on Wednesday that in the 3 months to December 2001, revenues at the company have fallen by 8.4% for the year (see Trading Updates Offer Little Hope To Radio Industry), was one of the best performer’s in yesterday’s media market. Shares were up 4.73% to close at £2.43˝, an increase of 11p… Continue reading Sharewatch
Advertising agencies are dedicating fewer full-time staff to new business than direct marketing and sales promotion agencies, according to a new report from the Advertising Agency Register (AAR).The report, carried out during the last quarter of 2001, shows that only 62% of advertising agencies employ full-time new business staff, compared with 83% of direct marketing… Continue reading Ad Agencies Falter On New Business Staff
Independent Newspapers has added three new titles to its north-west London portfolio and has redesigned its existing titles in that area.The company’s regional publishing division, North West London Newspapers (NWLN), has launched the Kensington Times, the Hammersmith Times and the Harrow & Sudbury Chronicle. The publisher’s existing portfolio of titles in that area includes; the… Continue reading Independent Newspapers Adds To Regional Titles
