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Television is a “trustworthy” medium, according to Channel 4’s chief executive, Andy Duncan, who spoke out last night in defence of the industry following the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams’ attack on the media last week.Delivering his lecture to Faithworks, a Christian action organisation, last night, Duncan stated: “You’ve heard politicians talk about the roles… Continue reading Duncan Defends TV’s Trustworthiness

BSkyB is attempting to boost subscriber growth with a simplified pricing structure and more customisable channel packages, as well as the addition of broadband and mobile services.The company hopes to drive profitable subscriber growth towards its target of 10 million customers in 2010 and beyond, with the new pricing coming into effect on 1 September… Continue reading Sky Rejigs Pricing To Offer More Customer Choice

The Children’s Food Bill was re-introduced to Parliament yesterday afternoon by Mary Creagh MP, reigniting the debate over food advertising to children, and the possibility of an outright ban on the promotion of so-called ‘junk food’ to young TV viewers.A new report, The Children’s Food Bill – Why we need law, not more voluntary approaches,… Continue reading Food Fight Continues Over Children’s Advertising

Alain de Pouzilhac has stepped down from the position of chairman and chief executive officer of Paris based advertising group, Havas, after losing control of the agency to French industrialist Vincent Bolloré.Havas’s board of directors has agreed to a transitional period in which Richard Colker will assume the position of chairman and chief executive. A… Continue reading De Pouzilhac Steps Down As Havas Chairman

Londoners are shunning online advertising in favour of outdoor campaigns, according to Viacom Outdoor, whose latest research claims that entertaining campaigns on the capital’s buses and the tube are seen as a welcome addition to the commuting landscape.Viacom’s study, billed as one of the most “in-depth and innovative studies of London commuters ever,” claims that,… Continue reading Research Claims Ads Improve Bus and Tube Networks

Xfm has announced the management structure for its newly-won FM licence in Manchester, promoting Andy Ashton to the newly-created role of programme director for the Xfm Network to oversee the station’s launch.As well as continuing his role as programme controller for Xfm in London, Ashton will assume responsibility for developing output for Xfm Manchester, which… Continue reading Xfm Lines Up Management For Manchester Launch

Emap has secured control of Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) for £391 million, seizing control of the company’s 22 radio stations and selling its newspaper interests off to Johnston Press for £155 million.The SRH board accepted Emap’s deal, which values the company at £391 million, with the company receiving 1,088 pence per share, after rejecting an… Continue reading Emap Snaps Up SRH For £391 Million

BSkyB has signed a deal to become the sole owner of Artsworld, the UK’s only dedicated arts and culture channel, in a move which will make the channel available to the broadcaster’s seven million subscribers from September.Since its launch on December 2000 Artsworld has been available to Sky customers for an additional subscription fee of… Continue reading Sky Scoops Artsworld To Bolster Portfolio

Celebrity Love Island delivered a parting blow to Big Brother last night, ending its five week run with a peak audience of 5.9 million at 10pm, trouncing Channel 4’s rival reality show, which peaked at 4.2 million despite over-running ITV by half an hour.Love Island averaged 5 million viewers across its hour and a half… Continue reading Love Island Bows Out With 5.9 Million

Virgin radio has poached GCap Media’s head of agency sales, Nick Hewat as its new sales director, ahead of Fru Hazlitt’s instatement as the station’s new chief executive this summer.Hewat, who will end a five year career with GCap, formerly Capital Radio Group, will take over as Virgin’s sales director following Lee Roberts’ departure from… Continue reading Virgin Scoops GCap Boss For Sales Role