Stock in Carlton Communications was one of the worst performers on the FTSE100 this morning, following the group’s financial results in which it warned that it is not yet possible to predict when the ailing advertising market will begin to improve.The downturn in the ad market, exacerbated by the dotcom marketing boom of last year,… Continue reading Carlton Stock Dives On Indefinite Ad Downturn
Outdoor group Maiden indicated yesterday at its AGM that its own sector was feeling less ill-effects of the widely reported advertising slowdown than sectors such as TV and Radio.“The strong growth in the first quarter accelerated through into April and, in spite of a more uncertain economic environment in May and June, we expect revenue… Continue reading Maiden Upbeat About Outdoor Prospects Following Strong Start To Year
RevenueIn a year on year analysis total terrestrial TV revenue fell 13.8% during April. Worst hit was ITV, which saw its revenue drop compared to the same period in 2000, with a fall of 18.9%. Least affected was Channel 4.Satellite revenues went up, as the non-terrestrial channels continue to gain influence and audience. Total revenue… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up – April 2001
GWR’s full year results, released yesterday (see GWR Announces Board Changes As Results Come In Line With ExpectationsThe closing prices of media company shares yesterday were:
Two major UK publishers, The National Magazine Company (Natmags) and IPC Media’s TV publishing division IPC tx have announced departmental changes.Natmags has announced the restructure of its central promotions department, which has been renamed promotions and special projects. It is hoped that the new department will enable the media group to provide a better service… Continue reading UK Publishing Companies Announce Staffing Changes
The first episode of ITV’s Survivor gained an average audience of 6.6m last night, with a peak of 6.9m, according to overnight estimates. Although it won the slot, beating the final episode of BBC1’s Clocking Off‘s average of 5.9m, the audience was not of the spectacular size expected to emerge as the show gains momentum… Continue reading Survivor Peaks At 6.9m For Debut Episode
Cinema admissions for April reached an unprecidented 14 million in what was the most successful April for 26 years. According to the latest figures from the Cinema Advertising Association April
Programmes EastEnders managed to gain the top rated programme spot again in April, as the Phil Mitchell shooting storyline garnered an audience of 20m on Thursday 5 April. Coronation Street fought back during the rest of the month, managing to top the weekly chart each week from then on, but with audiences barely reaching the… Continue reading TV Viewing Round Up – April 2001
Radio operator GWR Group has this morning reported full-year financial results in line with expectations and at the same time announced that chief executive Ralph Bernard is to become chairman of the group.Bernard will take the chair from Henry Meakin, a founder director of the company for 20 years and chairman for the last 14… Continue reading GWR Announces Board Changes As Results Come In Line With Expectations
Following a week on week loss of 8.99% (see Sharewatch) BSkyB appears to be on the road to recovery with shares rising 4.45% to close at £7.51.TV companies Carlton and Granada showed modest rises, Carlton climbed 2.07% to finish at £3.95 and shares in Granada rose 3.34% to close at £1.70.Capital’s drop of 0.34% was… Continue reading Sharewatch
