BSkyB announced increased losses in today’s interim results as the costs of marketing and programming digital services took its toll. For the three month period to the end of September the satellite broadcaster announced pre-tax losses of £123.6m, compared to £13.6m for the same period last year.Digital sales have now reached 4.95m, however, with just… Continue reading Digital Roll-Out Takes Its Toll As Losses Mount At Sky
Local commercial radio dropped slightly in terms of share of listening in the latest RAJAR report. For the three months to the end of September 2000 it fell 0.1% points to take a 38.7% share of listening. At the same time the sector’s weekly reach fell back 0.7% to reach 26.5m. Average hours increased by… Continue reading September 2000 RAJAR – Local Commercial Stations
Specialist publisher Future Network was one of the best performers on the FTSE 350 yesterday, putting on 33˝p to 492˝p as it announced the appointment of a new deputy chief executive (see New Deputy Chief Executive For Future Network).Johnston Press also made the high performers table, adding 25p to its share price as its bid… Continue reading Sharewatch
Capital 95.8FM retained its strong lead across London in the latest RAJAR figures. During the third quarter of 2000 the station increased its reach by 1.5% to 2.8 million. Its share of listening remained static, however, at 11.3%, but it is still way ahead of its nearest rival Magic, which moved into second place in… Continue reading Capital 95.8FM Retains Strong Lead Across London
The share of listening held by BBC radio stations made gains in the last quarter, while commercial radio listening was down, according to the latest RAJAR figures released this morning. Overall, BBC stations improved their share by 0.3% points since June, to a total share of 51.4%, while commercial stations fell back 0.5% points to… Continue reading BBC Makes Gains In Latest RAJAR Report
NetValue has announced the launch of its online ad measurement service, Ad-Impact, which it claims will allow clients to analyse the effectiveness of online campaigns for the first time. Teaming up with Taylor Nelson Sofres’ Secodip service, the two aim to provide a comprehensive research tool for ad agencies and marketing companies involved in online… Continue reading NetValue Launches Online Ad Effectiveness Service
Satellite broadcaster BSkyB gained 45p to £10.40 as analysts predicted good results for the company tomorrow (see Digital Packages Set To Increase In Price). The value of the group’s prices have more than halved since its high of £21.58 earlier this year, however (see Sharewatch).Cable group Telewest was one of the highest climbers on the… Continue reading Sharewatch
Subscribers can access tables showing the performances of each of the main UK radio groups in the latest RAJAR figures by clicking on Radio in the Features bar above.
Lis Howell, the former senior vice-president of Flextech (see Newsline Brief), has unveiled her web venture. Bowlofcherries.com is a lifestyle portal targeting over 35s.With the endorsement of over 50 celebrities, including Toyah Wilcox, Edwina Currie and Fern Britton, the website brings together information, features and reviews on a range of subjects from food to politics.… Continue reading Ex-Flextech Boss Unveils Website For Over 35s
Virgin Radio (AM)’s weekly reach and share of listening both continued to fall according the September 2000 radio listening figures released by RAJAR this morning. The station, now part of SMG, turned in poor results in the June survey and has seen its reach fall by a further 6.5% and share by 0.5% points this… Continue reading Virgin Takes A Dip In Latest RAJAR
