talkSPORT is to take both legal and programming action after accusing the BBC of abusing its dominant market position by buying both radio and TV rights to England’s next football international.Kelvin MacKenzie, chief executive of The Wireless Group, which owns Talksport, said: “We have always warned the BBC that if we are cut out of… Continue reading Talksport Tackles BBC Over England World Cup Rights
ISBA has announced the imminent launch of a Scottish Advertisers Group to provide a forum for information sharing on issues relating to the developing and increasingly independent Scottish advertising market.The group will be officially unveiled today at the Scottish IPA Advertising Effectiveness Awards and will operate as a satellite of the London-based ISBA. Pam Hyder,… Continue reading ISBA To Unveil Scottish Advertisers Group
Month on MonthNational newspaper circulation data for April 2001 has now been released. The figures reveal that the loss sustained in circulation across all titles has not been too severe in a month on month analysis, falling just 0.5%.The greatest loss in terms of percentage change in circulation was at the Financial Times, which lost… Continue reading National Newspaper ABC Round-Up – April 2001
Commercial radio stations continued their slump today with both Carlton and Emap showing losses. Carlton suffered a 3.2% loss with a drop of 25p finishing at £7.60. Emap followed suit showing a loss of 3.6% to finish at £7.81.Telewest was the worst performer of the day with a total loss of 7.22%. BSkyB also slumped… Continue reading Sharewatch
It is thought that talks will be initiated this week regarding the integration of Carlton and Granada’s new media divisions. Simon Shaps, managing director of Granada Broadband and Duncan Eaton, marketing and strategy director at Carlton Interactive are expected to meet with Stuart Prebble, chief executive of ITV to discuss the structure of ITV.com.Plans to… Continue reading Carlton And Granada New Media Departments To Plan ITV Web Presence Boost
The ITC has refused to uphold complaints regarding sex, violence and racism on TV programmes this month. The complaints of violence and racism were in response to a sketch on the Bremner, Bird and Fortune comedy show which showed Bremner “blacked-up” and parodying TV chef Ainsley Harriot. In the course of the sketch he cut… Continue reading Sex And Violence Passed By ITC
Go Racing have confirmed that a further 17 British racecourses have joined forces with the consortium (see Go Racing Gets Go Ahead For Racing Channel) following the expiry of its 11th May deadline.The acceptances of 49 of the 52 British racecourses, which represent 90% of the total betting revenue marks the next significant stage in… Continue reading Go Racing Announces Take-Up
The Council of Outdoor Specialists (COS) has been replaced by IPA Outdoor as the industry group representing outdoor specialists. Announcing the change, key members of the organisation have outlined its 2001 agenda covering accountability, trading and information supply.Carole Kerman, chief executive of Outdoor Connection and IPA Outdoor member responsible for accountability, said, “The IPA Outdoor… Continue reading Council Of Outdoor Specialists Replaced By IPA Outdoor
With the latest RAJAR figures illustrating commercial radio’s loosening grip on its audience (see Rajar Figures Show Another Tough Quarter For Commercial Stations) Capital was the worst performer amongst media shares last week. The radio owner fell 10% to £7.85 week on week. Other owners also saw drops in share price over the week: Chrysalis… Continue reading Sharewatch
Monday MediaTel’s weekly media focus and analysis, Media Track, is featured in Media Business.Wednesday Cable and Wireless releases its full year financial results.Thursday Capital Radio releases interim results for the six months ending March 2001.Friday Scottish Radio announces interim results for the six months ending March 2001.Also: ABC National Newspaper Round-Up for April appears on… Continue reading The Week Ahead
