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Future Publishing has announced the appointment of David Fernando as the sales director of its London advertising operation with immediate effect.A new face at Future, Fernando joins from technology publishers IDG Communications where he was publishing director, with over 15 years experience in commercial publishing, having previously been on the board at Premier Magazines, now… Continue reading Future Appoints Fernando As New Sales Director

Scottish Radio Holdings has this morning reported record results for the past year, as group revenues grew by 14%, beating the group’s expectations of 9%.For the period ending 30 September 2004, turnover was up 15% to £96.3 million, spurred on by strong revenue growth in both the radio and press divisions which was up 20%… Continue reading SRH Exceeds Expectations With Record Results

Radio group Chrysalis put in a strong performance yesterday to undo its previous dip in share price, adding 6.40% to close at 174˝p. Speculation amongst traders over a high profile deal between the broadcaster and Virgin or the Guardian Media Group fuelled the price rise.Specifics of any impending deal are unclear, however earlier this week… Continue reading Sharewatch: Chrysalis Bounces Back On Speculation

SUBtv, the national student union TV channel, has secured a wide-ranging sponsorship deal with mobile phone network 3 to see the company sponsor its new Video Jukebox service in 65 student union venues nation-wide.The sponsorship deal will reach an audience of 1.2 million across SUBtv’s network, with the campaign featuring 3’s Japanese style “critter” characters… Continue reading SUBtv Signs 3 For Video Jukebox Sponsorship

UK Online has launched a broadband service that is 16 times faster than the average high-speed package, which will allow services such as video-on-demand and broadband television to become a reality in many homes.The 8 megabyte broadband connection will be available to 4.4 million UK households and will bring ‘groundbreaking speed at a groundbreaking price’,… Continue reading UK Users Offered Broadband At 16 Times Standard Speed

David Chance, chairman of Top Up TV and former BSkyB executive has claimed that Freeview homes will outnumber their Sky Digital counterparts by December 2005, stating that increased interest in pay-TV from terrestrial viewers was fuelling growth in his company’s low-cost premium channel offering.Speaking at a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch, Chance stated: “Freeview box sales… Continue reading Freeview Penetration Set To Equal Sky Next Year

A new lifestyle magazine aimed at 15-24 year olds will make its debut this month, as Red Hot Publishing begins distribution of FFWD magazine, a free offering combining sport, fashion and health for the notoriously fickle youth market.The new title takes the form of a glossy A5 magazine, distributed free to readers through sports and… Continue reading New Sports Title To Tackle Fickle Teen Sector

Viacom Outdoor has landed another of rival Maiden’s prized rail advertising contracts, with the acquisition of the Arriva Trains Wales poster advertising contract giving the company a 25% share of the UK rail market.The deal is worth £6.5 million over five years and gives Viacom Outdoor the rights to sell outdoor poster formats on all… Continue reading Viacom Scoops Arriva Trains Contract From Maiden

Channel 4 has walked out of its merger talks with rival broadcaster Five after concluding that obstacles to a tie-up between a state-owned and a commercial broadcaster were too difficult to overcome.The move was confirmed to Five’s management and shareholders by Channel 4 chief executive, Andy Duncan, and chairman, Luke Johnson, yesterday, as Duncan explained:… Continue reading Channel 4 Walks Out On Merger Talks With Five

ITV has announced a raft of interactive services to accompany the latest outing of its celebrity endurance show, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!The fourth series of the reality marathon promises several new twists and gruelling trials for its contestants, while ITVi gives its viewers the power to make decisions more ways then… Continue reading ITV Gives Viewers Interactive Contol Over Celebrities