Capital Radio’s online division, Capital Interactive, unveiled the first of its narrowcast stations, n-Rage, this week (see Capital Buys Beat 106, Announces Online Plans Apparently undaunted by recent difficulties experienced by teen sites (see Internet Round-Up) or research suggesting a dwindling interest in the internet from teenagers (see E-revolution Proving Slow To Materialise, Says Report),… Continue reading Internet Round-Up
The board of the Scottish Media Group (SMG) has confirmed that it has acquired 4.9 million shares, or a 14.9% stake, in Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) this morning. SMG’s broker is said to be acquiring further shares in the market, but there is no intention at present of making an offer for SRH in its… Continue reading SMG Acquires 14.9% Stake In Scottish Radio Holdings
TSMSi, the online sales house of United News & Media, is thought to be due for closure, following the merger of its parent company with Granada Media (see Future Of ITV Laid Out As Granada Seals Deal). UNM’s main sales house, TSMS, has already been merged with Granada’s, but it was originally thought that the… Continue reading TSMSi To Be Closed Following Granada/UNM Merger
The board of Scottish Radio Holdings has advised its shareholders to take no action following today’s announcement that SMG is to raise its stake in the group (see SMG Acquires 14.9% Stake In Scottish Radio Holdings). It is believed that SMG’s move may lead to an auction for the company and the board has told… Continue reading Scottish Radio Tells Shareholders To Hold Back
News International’s stable of newspapers has begun to tighten its belt as fears over a slowdown in advertising revenue mount. According to reports in the Financial Times, executives at the Times, the Sunday Times, the Sun and the News of the World have set out a budgeting programme which includes a freeze on new hirings.The… Continue reading Ad Slowdown Fears Hit Newspaper Publishers
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned advertisers to show more respect for the older generation, having noted that the over-55’s seldom appear in advertisements, and that when they do, it is usually either to promote the accessories of old age or to provide humour in adverts aimed at a younger audience.In the case of… Continue reading ASA Warns Against Demeaning Depictions Of Old People In Adverts
The BBC has unveiled the schedules which will take its ratings war with ITV into the season of goodwill and the New Year. £42m has been spent on the two week Christmas line-up for BBC1, while the £158m spend on the winter schedule includes £59m spent on drama.Pay-TV may have reduced the pull of terrestrial… Continue reading BBC Reveals Line-Up For Christmas and Winter
Associated Newspapers is set to expand on the success of its free morning newspaper Metro. A deal between the group and Regional Independent Media will see the launch of Yorkshire Metro in Sheffield and Leeds on 8 January, and a franchise deal with Trinity Mirror in Scotland is set to reach completion next year. Emap‘s… Continue reading Launches And Closures: Press
The Advertising Association (AA) has announced further progress in the establishment of its Ad Effects Committee, with the identification of six potential projects for the new body to address. The projects suggested include the best use of sales databases, an evaluation of pre-testing, good practice in the client-agency ad development process and showing what can… Continue reading Advertising Association Names Potential Projects For Ad Effects Committee
Reuters announced the appointment its new group chief executive, Tom Glocer, yesterday (see Appointments Brief). It is thought that his experience in mergers and acquisitions could give a clue to the future of the company, which caused a positive reaction from analysts, and pushed the price of Reuters shares up 81p to £12.66 yesterday.Tony Ball,… Continue reading Sharewatch
