The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has told Channel 4 to broadcast an apology to viewers offended by its satirical documentary on paedophilia, Brass Eye, but has stopped short of fining the channel.The ITC recognised the channel’s right to broadcast the programme, which attracted a barrage of complaints when it was shown in July (see Brass… Continue reading Channel 4 Rapped For Brass Eye
A fifth candidate is reported to be shortlisted for the BBC chairmanship. John Ashworth, a scientist and former chairman of the British Library, joins David Dimbleby, Michael Grade, Baroness Jay and Gavyn Davies in preparing for interviews beginning next week.The decision regarding the appointment will be made by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport… Continue reading Fifth Candidate For BBC Chair
Digital One has announced the rollout of the third phase of its transmitter network and has expressed its hope that the BBC will match the commercial sector’s commitment to the success of the platform.Twenty new transmitters will be added to the network during this phase, bringing coverage beyond the licence commitment of 85% to nearer… Continue reading Phase Three For Digital One
Rivals.net, the Chrysalis owned network of sports websites, has signed a five figure deal with IBM to sponsor its Ryder Cup coverage.The deal will see IBM take full sponsorship of the Rivals.net golf site, Tee-2-Green, and includes banner ads and branded screen savers.Rivals.net sales executive, Mark Wright, said: “Rivals.net will be closely following the Ryder… Continue reading Rivals.net Signs Up IBM
Channel 4 have today hit back at the ITC, branding their ruling on the Brass Eye satirical documentary “unclear and contradictory.”Channel 4’s director of programmes, Tim Gardam, today attacked the regulator, which condemned the programme, broadcast on 26 July, for causing “exceptional and gratuitous offence.”He said: “What is disappointing and confusing about the ITC ruling… Continue reading Channel 4 Hits Back At ITC
With more downgrades to media forecasts having emerged this week, the sector was dominated by falling share prices yesterday, and 9 out of 10 of the worst FTSE 100 performers were TMT stocks.The Wireless Group was among those suffering, with a fall of 11p or 11.76% bringing it to a closing price of 82½p. As… Continue reading Sharewatch
Advertisers are risking alienating men by using humiliating and emasculating stereotypes, according to research carried out by design and branding consultancy The Corporate Edge. The research has found that advertisers, in their eagerness to avoid sexist marketing against women, could alienate men by creating anti-male campaigns.Focus groups explored the use of male stereotypes, and concluded that advertising… Continue reading Adverts Give Men A Rough Ride
Scot FM Sale Boosts Wireless GroupThe £25.5 million sale of Scot FM to the Guardian Media Group (GMG) in June (see Wireless Group Sells Scot FM For £25.5m) has helped push Wireless Group into profit for the six months ended 30 June 2001. The £22.5 million profit from the disposal nudged pre-tax profit up to… Continue reading Scot FM Sale Boosts Wireless Group
Pearson has sold FT Energy to Platts, completing the Financial Times Group’s planned series of disposals of non-financial publications. The move follows the disposal of the group’s media and telecomms, automotive and retail newsletter businesses.Stephen Hill, chief executive of the Financial Times Group, said: “Our newspapers magazines and online services are now all focused on… Continue reading Pearson Sells FT Energy
Dell.com was the top online advertiser for men in July, gaining exposure among 3,430,000 individual at home male users throughout the month. The site commanded 41.5% digital reach and achieved 6.5 page impressions per user. Amazon.co.uk, climbed up a place from last month to occupy the number two position. The search engine was visited by… Continue reading New Media Round Up
