More than half the population has accessed the internet at some time, according to the latest quarterly figures from the January 2001 National Statistics Omnibus Survey. This is equivalent to 23 million adults across Britain and represents a 6% increase on the previous two quarters.Just over one third of UK households – 8.6m – now… Continue reading 51% Of UK Population Have Used The Net, Says Report
Liz Jones, the editor of Marie Claire, has resigned from her position, to be replaced by Marie O’Riordan. The news came as a shock to the magazine world yesterday and it has been speculated that a dip in circulation forced the decision.Marie-Claire, which is owned by IPC Media, fell 11% in the latest ABC report… Continue reading Editor Of Marie Claire Quits
Shares in Emap rose 10p to 740p yesterday as analysts responded to a trading statement from the group which confirmed it had received a number of approaches regarding its US business, Emap USA (see Emap Receives US Approaches, Cuts Digital Spend And Sees Year-End In Line With Expectations). The group also pledged to cut new… Continue reading Sharewatch
A few years ago the ISP was the centrepiece of web strategy amongst media owners. Launching a service provider was an easy way to entice consumers of old media onto the web while ensuring maximum exposure for branded online offerings.News International launched Currantbun.com, an ISP branded through its most popular daily, the Sun, in the… Continue reading Feature: Media Owners Cast Off ISPs To Focus On Content
Guardian Unlimited has launched its political website at guardian.co.uk/politics, providing breaking news, exclusive commentary and analysis, games and gossip. Edited by Julian Glover and published by Benjamin Wegg-Prosser, it claims to be the most comprehensive source of political information on the net as the country prepares for a general election.One of its main features is… Continue reading Guardian Unlimited Gets Political
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has published its new style annual report for 2000. Designed to meet the needs of the increasingly diverse structure of TV broadcasting, it also anticipates the governments new requirements in the Communications legislation (see Chris Smith Unveils Ofcom).Introducing the report, chairman Sir Robin Biggam outlined the steps the ITC is… Continue reading ITC Annual Report And Accounts 2000 Published
Outdoor advertising contractor Maiden says that it has started the year well, thanks to a growing move by advertisers toward the outdoor medium and the benefits of earlier investment.Maiden says that despite a nervous advertising environment, bookings for the first quarter are up 22% on last year and first half bookings have already reached 93%… Continue reading Maiden’s Outdoor View Is Good
Emap says that its year-end financial results – to be released on 29 May – will be in line with market expectations and that it has received a number of approaches regarding its US business, Emap USA. The statement comes at a time when many media-related companies are issuing profits warnings and tightening belts ahead… Continue reading Emap Receives US Approaches, Cuts Digital Spend And Sees Year-End In Line With Expectations
ITV has today announced a major deal planned to kickstart its online and interactive strategy. It has acquired the UK internet and interactive rights to Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and is to launch a number of gaming formats based around the hit TV show.The ITV website, itv.co.uk, will host four games linked to… Continue reading ITV Takes Millionaire Online
Media stock rallied yesterday, helped by a boost from Lehman Brothers. Reuters climbed 55p to 865p and WPP was up 50p to 785p after being added to the broker’s recommended list.Ulster TV put on 29˝p to 288˝p after releasing a strong set of financial results (see Ulster Stock Rises On Positive Results) while Tempus, which… Continue reading Sharewatch
