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Andrew Gowers, editor of the Financial Times, announced his resignation today, citing “strategic differences” with the paper’s management.Chief executive of FT owner Pearson, Majorie Scardino, stated that Gowers’ departure was not a sign that the title would soon be put up for sale, however, challenging rumours that have encircled the newspaper for many months (see… Continue reading FT Editor Steps Down Citing ‘Strategic Differences’

Vincent Bollore is continuing his relentless acquisition of shares in media buying firm Aegis, announcing that his overall stake in the company now totals 21.31%, following the purchase of 3 million shares in the firm yesterday.The purchase, which cost Bollore £3.7 million, was made through the Frenchman’s company Financiere Du Loch and is the latest… Continue reading Bollore Continues Aegis Share Purchases

On-demand TV and broadband provider HomeChoice is to roll out its service nationally next year, more than quadrupling its coverage to give a footprint approaching the size of the combined UK cable companies.The national push will build on the success of HomeChoice’s recent relaunch, which saw the firm add several channels to its TV packages,… Continue reading HomeChoice Plans National Roll Out To Rival Cable

IPA director general, Hamish Pringle, has called for increased investment from major players in the online industry to fund reliable audience measurement of the web.In an open letter published by Media Week, Pringle claims that ahead of the launch of the IPA Touchpoints survey it is now important to improve online audience measurement.“The lack of… Continue reading IPA Boss Calls For Investment In Online Measurement

ITV failed to outdo the BBC with its football coverage last night, as the UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool and Anderlecht drew an average of 4.1 million adults.The Corporation’s antidote of Holby City and Eastenders proved much more attractive, winning ratings of 6.3 and 9.9 million respectively. However, the final episode of new drama… Continue reading BBC On Top With Soap And Drama

Channel 4 has unveiled its programme line up for the winter 2006 season, boosting its comedy and entertainment output with several high-profile additions to its schedule.Headlining the broadcaster’s winter comedy schedule is the return of offbeat hospital sitcom, Green Wing, beginning its second series under the same writing team and cast which won widespread critical… Continue reading Channel 4 Signs Comedy And Drama For Winter Months

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation has announced the purchase of Asserta Holdings, owner of UK property portal Propertyfinder.com, for £14.3 million.The purchase gives News Corp a sizeable stake of the online property market, with the ten year old site currently used by over 2,000 estate agents and visited by around 700,000 house hunters each month.The purchase… Continue reading News Corp Splashes Out £14 Million On Property Site

Almost two thirds of British residents remain mystified by the prospect of digital switchover, according to a study by retail chain You Me TV, with 63% of the public completely unaware of the impending switch from analogue TV to digital.The number of oblivious viewers rose to 70% amongst the over 60s, although Scottish residents were… Continue reading Britons Remain Mystified Over Digital TV Plans

TV search engine TV Genius is to react to Britain’s growing interest in online video by adding internet TV to its comprehensive and popular guide.The popular TV listings site will now provide users with information on premium online video sources, such as the BBC, Fox, CBS, RooTV, the Internet Archive and Forbes alongside listings for… Continue reading TV Listings Service Recognises Online Programming

Maurice Levy, chief executive of media buying firm Publicis, has claimed that those hoping to bid for control of rival Aegis will struggle to trump his initial valuation, made in September.The media mogul said in an interview with the Guardian that a non-trade buyer will face difficulty in matching his firm’s initial 140p per share… Continue reading Levy Claims Rivals Will Not Top Aegis Valuation