The Cartoon Network and TNT Classic Movies will begin broadcasting using digital technology on December 16. The two channels currently share an analogue feed on the Astra 1C service, with the Cartoon Network broadcasting for 16 hours and TNT for 8, but in December they will additionally launch as separate 24-hour digital channels via the… Continue reading Cartoon Network And TNT Go Digital
Commercial radio revenue continues to grow and estimates show that revenue has broken the £300 million barrier up to September for the first time, giving it an increase of 18.3% on the same quarter last year. Justin Sampson of the Radio Advertising Bureau estimates that revenue grew to £77.4 million for this RAJAR period.Revenue from… Continue reading Radio Revenue For Q3 1996
Overall among the local commercial stations in Q3 1996 there was a year-on-year decline in both reach and share of listening. Weekly reach fell from 51% (23.103 million) last year to 50% (22.823 million) this year while share of listening declined from 39.9% to 39.3%.The only local commercial station outside London to report was Jazz… Continue reading Q3 Rajar Figures: Local Commercial Stations
According to agency estimates total TV ad revenue for September reached £184.71m, an increase of 2.29% year-on-year. ITV’s revenue remained reasonably static and reached £141.71m, while Channel 4 rose to £43m.Overall among the ITV contractors there was very little change. Only Carlton showed any real fluctuation, increasing its revenue in September by 2.32% points year-on-year… Continue reading TV Revenue – September
Nynex announced its results for the nine months ending September 30 1996 at its “Marriage of the Year” conference this morning. Total revenue increased by 91% £109m (£57m last year). Net profit loss was down from £58m last year to £46m.Nynex telephony service saw substantial increases with 66% of its revenue coming from this area… Continue reading Nynex Announces Results
Cable and Wireless this morning announced a merger with Nynex Cablecomms, the UK’s second largest cable operator, Mercury Communications and Bell Cablemedia to create a new UK company called Cable and Wireless Communications.Cable and Wireless Communications will be 52% owned by Cable and Wireless, 18% by Nynex Cablecomms and 14% by Bell Cablemedia. The new… Continue reading Cable Companies Merge
The Referees Association, the governing body for all FA referees, has denied reports that it has been approached by Sega regarding a sponsorship deal.According to press articles Sega approached the RA with a view to sponsoring red and yellow cards and even offered referees cash prizes for the most cards produced in one game. Peter… Continue reading Sega Sponsorship Deal Denied
A new way for sponsors and advertisers to reach the much coveted youth market will come into being with the launch of the VID Zone, an interactive multimedia system which will broadcast channels aimed at young people in London.The VID Zone uses multimedia software and touchscreen technologies to broadcast a range of channels to specific… Continue reading New Media To Reach Youth Market
According to the Independent BSkyB is looking to take control of Pearson, the media and entertainment group.Reports suggest that BSkyB would have to pay around £6bn to take overall control of the group which owns the FT and Thames Television. Analysts believe that Thames would greatly complement Rupert Murdoch’s existing TV production business and the… Continue reading BSkyB In Pearson Bid Rumours (Updated since 10:57am)
IPC magazines has announced an exclusive advertising venture with Cussons UK, the toiletries manufacturer.Imperial Leather for Men launches in November and Cussons are promoting the product to women as potential buyers of the product. The campaign starts in the November 11 issue of Woman’s Own and the December issue of Woman & Home. The campaign… Continue reading IPC Announces Cussons Ad Deal
