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Radio ratings body RAJAR is expected to deliver an update on the progress of its electronic measurement development programme next week, a process which it is anticipated will ultimately lead to the adoption of new technologies for gathering radio audience data.A spokeswoman for RAJAR confirmed to NewsLine that an update was on its way, and… Continue reading RAJAR Electronic Measurement Update Expected Next Week

A new report published by Internet research group Nielsen//NetRatings has ranked the UK 5th in terms of internet banner ad usage, after seeing a 27% rise in adspend in November year on year.The UK now dominates both the top 15 advertiser table, and the league of online advert publishers in Europe, with the yellow pages… Continue reading UK Sees Increase In Online Banner Ads

Government media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into satellite giant BSkyB after the nation’s largest commercial broadcaster, ITV, complained about the proposed charge for regionalisation of ITV’s channels on Sky’s digital satellite platform.Currently ITV pays BSkyB £17 million a year for “conditional access” and inclusion on its electronic programme guide (EPG), which enable viewers… Continue reading Ofcom Investigating Sky Over Regional Charges

The Daily Star has slashed its weekday cover price to just 15p, sparking fears that a fresh tabloid price war is on its way.The move by the newspaper, owned by media mogul Richard Desmond, could force tabloid rivals the Sun and Daily Mirror to drop their price in order to compete. The move is understood… Continue reading Daily Star Price Cut Sparks Fears Of Tabloid Price War

Channel 4’s latest series of Celebrity Big Brother kicked off last night, with a mix of hopeful celebrities entering the house for an extended two-week stint watched by almost 6 million viewers.Amongst the famous faces participating in the reality TV show this year are feminist Germaine Greer, supermodel Caprice and indie group the Happy Mondays… Continue reading Channel 4 Sees Strong Start For Celebrity Big Brother

Newspaper publishers, the Telegraph Group, have announced the appointment of Katie Vanneck as the company’s new marketing director, joining new executive directors Dave King and John Allwood.Vanneck is the latest recruit to be brought to the company by chief executive Murdoch Maclennan, having resigned from her position of promotions director with News International titles the… Continue reading Telegraph Titles Poach Times’ Promotions Director

Media stocks suffered a poor day’s trading across the board yesterday, with most companies dropping in share price. United Business Media saw a 0.56% rise, to close at 491žp. David Levin, chief executive of Symbian has recently been named as the new chief executive officer of publishing and media group United Business Media PLC. He… Continue reading Sharewatch: Media Stocks Drop As Market Falters

JanuaryThe radio industry got off to a controversial start in 2004, with the BBC forced to drop drinks giant Coca-Cola as the multi-million pound sponsor of the weekly music charts used by Radio One. The move followed a wave of criticism, and forced the Corporation to find a way out of its two-year deal with… Continue reading NewsLine End Of Year Round-Up: Radio

Satellite giant Sky has announced that it will screen the first episode of hit US drama 24‘s new series simultaneously on both Sky One and Sky Travel, allowing Freeview customers to enjoy the explosive start to the acclaimed series and provide a taster of what Sky’s channel packages can offer.The rest of the programme’s fourth… Continue reading Sky Boosts Freeview Profile With 24 Premiere

Ofcom has continued its programme of expansion for the UK’s radio industry today with the unveiling of a new FM licence for Ballymena in Northern Ireland and the surrounding area.The watchdog estimates that the licence could achieve coverage of an area with an adult population of around 56,000, although the exact coverage of any broadcasts… Continue reading Ofcom Offers FM Radio Licence In Ballymena