The Competition Commission has allowed the acquisition by Vivendi of a minority stake in BSkyB (see Vivendi Raises Stake In BSkyB To 25%). The decision was announced yesterday by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Stephen Byers, who had referred the case to the commission last year (see Cable & Wireless Communications “Disappointed”… Continue reading Vivendi Given Clearance For BSkyB Stake
Month On Month Monthly national newspaper circulation figures for March, released by the ABC this week, show an impressive increase in sales from the Racing Post, which climbed 20% compared to February, and a significant increase by the Financial Times, which saw its circulation base grow by almost 6% compared to last month.The Sunday Business… Continue reading National Newspaper ABC Round Up – March 2000
The underlying rate of inflation fell to a record low of 2% last month, according to official figures. The key index, used by the Bank of England to set interest rates, which excludes mortgage payments, fell from 2.2% in February to 2.0% in March, slipping further from the Government’s target rate of 2.5%. This places… Continue reading Inflation Falls To Record Low Of 2%
There was widespread support amongst digital television executives yesterday for the prospect of an “analogue switch-off Czar”. The call for a stronger government lead on the issue came from Stuart Prebble, chief executive of ONdigital, who was addressing the 5th Annual European Strategy Summit on UK Digital TV, organised by IBC Global Conferences. Mr Prebble… Continue reading Digital TV Executives Call For An Analogue Switch-Off Czar
Granada Media Group today announced plans to provide free internet access through television sets. An alliance with PowerChannel Europe will allow the group to provide UK consumers with a TV internet box allowing full net access.The boxes will be available through Granada Rental shops from July. Customers will pay a £30 refundable deposit and will… Continue reading Granada Media To Provide Net Access Through TV Sets
Scottish Radio Holdings today allowed itself the chance to re-enter the bidding war for Border TV by announcing the withdrawal of its “no increase” statement made on 11 April, leaving open the possibility that it may make a higher offer for the group.SRH announced its final bid of £141 million for Border last week after… Continue reading SRH Leaves Its Options Open Regarding Border
The Guardian Media Group has announced today the appointment of Carolyn McCall as managing director designate of Guardian Newspapers. She will replace Caroline Marland who is due to retire at the end of November.The news came as the group unveiled changes to its network of websites under the banner GuardianUnlimited. With the aim of strengthening… Continue reading Guardian Appoints New MD, Improves Its Website
Yes Television’s stock market flotation, scheduled to get underway today, has been postponed after a plunge in US stock at the end of last week. The flotation was expected to value the company at around £600m, with Yes TV hoping to make £193m to fund its national roll-out.Yes Television aims to provide video-on-demand services to… Continue reading Conditional Dealing Delayed For Yes Television
A new internet TV service has been unveiled which aims to be the first to offer streamed advertising slots over the web. IchooseTV will broadcast 30 second slots to viewers who will be able to choose their own personalised television viewing schedules.Streaming onto the net, without the need for conventional TV schedules, ichoosetv will provide… Continue reading IchooseTv Streams “No-Wastage” Ads On The Net
Capital Radio today strengthened its takeover bid for Border Television after Granada agreed to buy the television assets of the regional TV and radio group for £50.5 million. The deal is subject to the successful completion of the acquisition of the whole Border group by Capital, which was announced last week (see Capital Radio Wins… Continue reading Granada Agrees To Buy Border TV Assets
