Michael Jackson, chief executive of Channel 4, has called for the abolition of the BBC’s board of governors, saying it is “Not an adequate or sustainable form of independent regulation.” Mr Jackson stated this view as part of the Royal Television Society’s annual Fleming Memorial Lecture. At the same time he stated his opposition to… Continue reading Channel Four Chief Calls For Abolition Of BBC Board Of Governors
A series of tables to show the performances of each of the main UK groups in the latest RAJAR figures is now available in the Radio features list. The data covers the period to March 2000.Subscribers can access the Radio database by selecting “Radio” from the drop-down box at the top of this page.
The March 2000 RAJAR figures showed Capital 95.8 FM holding onto its position as the most popular station in London. However, the station’s reach dropped by 10%. The station’s share of listening now stands at 11.6%, ahead of its nearest rival, Heart 106.2, which has 5.2%. Heart has narrowed the gap in audience figures, however,… Continue reading Capital Still Londoners’ Favourite As Smaller Stations Make Gains
The Outdoor Advertising Association (OAA) has announced plans to invest £120,000 in an advertising research programme running from now until March 2001. The programme will study the influence and effectiveness of various forms of outdoor media for a number of advertising campaigns.Evaluation covering a range of objectives is planned to be carried out on four… Continue reading OAA Launches Research Into Advertising Effectiveness
Shares in BSkyB took a tumble yesterday after the company released figures showing a slide in profits for the first quarter of this year (see BSkyB Signs Sports Internet Deal As Digital Expansion Takes Its Toll). Prices fell 178p to £13.34.Bright Station, formerly Digitas, fell 9p to 90½p the day after it changed its name.… Continue reading Sharewatch
Shares in BSkyB took a tumble yesterday after the company released figures showing a slide in profits for the first quarter of this year (see BSkyB Signs Sports Internet Deal As Digital Expansion Takes Its Toll). Prices fell 178p to £13.34.Bright Station, formerly Digitas, fell 9p to 90½p the day after it changed its name.… Continue reading Sharewatch
Commercial radio’s share of listening has increased, closing slightly the gap between commercial and public service radio listening, according to the latest RAJAR figures released this morning.The data, which covers the reporting period to March 2000, shows All Commercial radio’s share of listening increasing by 0.4% points, when compared to the previous period, ending Decmember… Continue reading Commercial Radio Makes Gains In Latest RAJAR Report
The Radio Authority has given the go-ahead for Capital Radio to take over Border Radio Holdings (see Capital Radio Wins Battle For Border). Following a public interest test into the acquisition, the Authority determined that the joint holding of Sun FM and Century Radio could not be expected to operate against the public interest provided… Continue reading Radio Authority Clears Capital’s Border Take-over
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) is to ask the public what it thinks of public service broadcasting (PSB) in a major consultation which will contribute to the White Paper on Communications. There will also be a separate but related consultation on regionalism as part of ITV’s public service obligation. The two consultations will be launched… Continue reading ITC To Launch Public Service Broadcasting Debate
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints made about national advertising for Film Four which states that the Channel Four cable and satellite subscription channel broadcasts films “uncut…just as the director intended.”The complainants objected to the claim, made in national press advertisements, direct mailings and internet advertising, on the grounds that they understood the… Continue reading Film Four Rapped Over Uncut Film Claim
