The underlying rate of inflation dropped 0.2% compared to the previous month during July, according the latest figures released by the Office of National Statistics. The rate of 2.2% was less than had been predicted by analysts fearing inflationary pressure, and is thought to have been helped by low food and petrol prices.The headline rate… Continue reading Food Prices Ease Inflation Rate
After the latest RAJAR results confirmed the increasing popularity of commercial radio (see Newsline), four out of the five top media performers, week on week, were commercial radio stations. Chrysalis put in the best performance with shares climbing 5.03% to close at £2.09, up 10p on the week before.Carlton, which announced the closure of The… Continue reading Sharewatch
The BBC is claiming victory in the battle of the soaps after Friday night’s episode of Eastenders attracted over a million more viewers than ITV’s Coronation Street.The fourth weekly offering of Eastenders, which aired for the first time at 8pm on Friday, attracted average 8.4 million viewers and 41% share, compared to an average 7.3… Continue reading Good Start For Friday EastEnders
Emap has appointed FHM editor-in-chief, Anthony Noguera, as editor-in-chief of men’s new projects at Emap Elan. Noguera is to step down as editor in chief of Emap’s flagship men’s title to oversee a major new launch into the men’s market. Carlton Communications commercial director, Tom Betts, has been poached by ITV partner Granada to strengthen… Continue reading Appointments Brief
Cordiant Communications, owners of Bates Worldwide, today released interim results revealing pre-tax profits of £22.1m. Although this was an increase of 27%, growth for the period fell below analysts’ forecasts and press reports this morning predict global job losses within the group.In a statement in June, Cordiant announced that the global ad downturn would impact… Continue reading Cordiant To Cut More Jobs
Banner ads on interactive TV are being ignored by viewers, according to a survey carried out by Netpoll.The “Hands On TV” survey into attitudes towards interactive TV, which was carried out in over 50 households in seven cities across the UK, found that there is an almost total lack of response to banner ads on… Continue reading iTV Viewers Ignore Banner Ads
Haymarket Consumer Publishing is suspending publication of its monthly internet title, The Net, from November.The market leading title was launched in 1999 amid the development of the internet sector and its closure, which comes just a few months after that of Future’s Business 2.0, is a further sign of the downturn in the internet magazine… Continue reading Haymarket Closes The Net
The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) is taking the first step towards increasing its focus on creativity by appointing a senior executive dedicated to creatives.The creative manager will be responsible for increasing the involvement of creatives in IPA affairs and will be charged with strengthening links between the IPA and the IPA Creative Directors… Continue reading IPA To Focus On Creatives
David Dimbleby has emerged as a candidate for the role of BBC chairman, according to press speculation.A number of broadsheet newspapers reported this morning that the veteran broadcaster has been shortlisted as a candidate to take over from Sir Christopher Bland when he leaves the BBC to take up a new post at BT next… Continue reading Dimbleby Tipped For BBC Chair
Carlton has announced that it is to close the Taste Network, its joint TV and internet food and drink venture with Sainsbury’s.The multimedia venture, launched in January (see Carlton Unveils Taste Network), brought together Carlton and Sainsbury’s food internet sites with the Carlton Food Network television channel.From 1 September Carlton will resume control of its… Continue reading Carlton To Close Taste Network
