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Government media watchdog Ofcom, has announced a raft of new analogue commercial radio licences to extend its planned radio timetable into 2005.The move could benefit a number of cities across the UK, including Swindon, Torbay and Swansea, with the introduction of several smaller licences now, and the possibility of larger licences being introduced by March.Amongst… Continue reading Ofcom Extends Radio Licence Programme

The Direct Marketing Association has announced the appointment of Charles Ping, head of CRM at Guardian Newspapers, as its new chairman, replacing David Coupe, managing director of Experian’s marketing services division, who has stepped down following the completion of his two year term as chair.During his two year chairmanship, Coupe has played a key role… Continue reading Direct Marketing Association Appoints New Chairman

The Daily Telegraph has proved successful in attracting young and upmarket audiences, according to data from the National Readership Survey, with the paper citing increases of up to 50% in the much sought after 15-24 age group.In year on year analysis the figures for April to September 2004 show the Daily Telegraph adding more young… Continue reading Telegraph Sees Growth In Young Readers

ITV is understood to be planning a take-over bid for digital broadcaster UKTV’s portfolio of channels, a move that would secure the broadcaster’s future in a multi-channel TV environment.Although ITV has yet to make a formal bid for its rival’s collection of digital channels, reports this morning suggest the proposition is at the centre of… Continue reading ITV Considering Bid For UKTV Digital Channels

Newspaper publishers Daily Mail & General Trust dropped in share price yesterday, losing 2.24% to close at 726p. The dip came as London Mayor Ken Livingston announced plans to end the publishers’ exclusive deal for distributing the Metro newspaper on the Underground (see Livingstone Opens Tube To Afternoon Freesheet).Kevin MacKenzie’s Wireless Group saw a strong… Continue reading Sharewatch: DMGT Dips As Metro Distribution Reconsidered

Emap Advertising has announced the appointment of its first style director, choosing former commercial director at GQ, Jonathan Turner, for the position, with responsibility for targeting non-fashion luxury goods clients.The appointment is part of Emap Advertising’s strategy to place greater focus on certain client categories, and is a further addition to teams at Emap Advertising… Continue reading New Emap Advertising Director Gives Focus On Luxury

Satellite giant BSkyB has applied for consent from Ofcom to broadcast exclusive live coverage of cricket test matches played in England in 2006-2009, leaving Five set to pick up the broadcast rights to highlights of the sport.The regulator has launched a consultation period for rival broadcasters to raise their views of the broadcast rights reshuffle,… Continue reading Five Set To Scoop Cricket Highlight Broadcast Rights

Former United Business Media chief executive, Lord Hollick has hinted at launching a possible takeover bid for the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, ITV, after taking a high profile position at US private equity group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.In his new role as managing director of KKR, the labour peer has highlighted the practice of making bids… Continue reading Hollick Considering ITV Takeover Bid

Media and communications group Aegis saw a dramatic drop in share price yesterday, losing 2.10% to close at 105p. Last week Aegis-owned media agency, Carat, lost a court case against KR Media as the courts found the company had made claims of illegal client poaching in order to obtain sensitive information about its rival. In… Continue reading Sharewatch: Aegis Drops Following Carat Court Case

The Local Radio Company has announced the acquisition of East Liverpudlian station KCR FM for a cash sum of £507,250.KCR FM has potential audience coverage of 231,100 adults, with the first ever RAJAR results for the station due to be released on 27 January. By the end of May last year KCR FM totalled sales… Continue reading Local Radio Company Boosts Portfolio In Liverpool