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Heart FM’s Jono Coleman has been crowned London’s breakfast king after knocking Capital FM’s new presenter Johnny Vaughan off the top spot in terms of listening, according to the latest unofficial figures from GfK.The National Broadcast Survey, which electronically measures radio and television audiences, shows that Heart 106.2 has overtaken Capital 95.8 FM in terms… Continue reading GfK Puts Heart Ahead Of Capital In The Breakfast Battle

The Barclay brothers are understood to be planning to petition Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, to prevent her from launching a public interest test into their £665 million acquisition of the Telegraph titles.It is understood that staff at the Daily and Sunday Telegraph have agreed to write to the Department of Trade and Industry… Continue reading Barclay Brothers Move To Oppose Plurality Test

England’s heart-wrenching Euro 2004 defeat against Portugal looks set to become most popular viewing event of the year, according to the latest audience research from Initiative Media.The crucial quarter final match, which saw England drop out of the tournament after 30 minutes of extra time and an excruciating penalty shoot-out, attracted an average of just… Continue reading England’s Euro 2004 Defeat To Make Viewing History

WPP chairman, Philip Lader, said today that the US advertising market continues to show growth but that conditions in Western Europe remain relatively tough, particularly in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.Commenting on operating for the first five months of this year, Lader (pictured) said: “2004 is certainly proving to be a better year than… Continue reading WPP Says Conditions Remain Tough In UK

A peak of more than 5.6 million viewers tuned in to Channel 4 on Friday night to watch Big Brother contestant Vanessa leave the house in the first conventional eviction so far in the programme’s current series.Unofficial overnight figures from BARB show that an average of 5.36 million viewers watched the eviction special, which saw… Continue reading Big Brother Eviction Draws 5.6 Million Viewers

ITV could receive a significant financial boost over the next few years if media regulator Ofcom goes ahead with proposals to cut the commercial broadcaster’s licence fee cut by more than 40%.The newly merged ITV currently pays around £200 million a year to the Government in licence fees and contributes another £250 million through the… Continue reading ITV Could Receive Boost From 40% Cut In Licence Fees

Global advertising giant WPP was seen in focus yesterday, rising by 2.51% to 572p as investors reassured by economic growth forecasts pumped funds into the company ahead of an expected positive trading statement on Monday.Earlier this month WPP announced its backing of media network KR Media, due to be headed by former Aegis Media Europe… Continue reading Sharewatch: WPP Up Ahead Of Positive Trading Statement

Viacom Outdoor has secured car manufacturer Mazda as sponsor of Canary Wharf Docklands Light Railway station in a deal timed to coincide with London’s forthcoming Motorexpo exhibition.The campaign, booked through Viacom Outdoor’s Impact team, includes escalator surrounds, platform banners and special glass-wall sites. There will also be a range of 6-sheets and 48-sheets at Bank… Continue reading Viacom Secures Mazda To Take Over Canary Wharf

The online advertising market was given a much needed confidence boost yesterday when America Online (AOL) announced the acquisition of internet marketing firm, Advertising.com.The online advertising market had recently been written off after it collapsed following the dotcom frenzy in 2000 and many asked whether the advertising model was viable.Advertising.com, which was founded six years… Continue reading AOL Acquisition Boosts Online Advertising Confidence

Lord Conrad Black has revealed that a mystery bidder has come forward for the Telegraph titles as he attempts to derail the Barclay brothers £665 million deal to take control of the broadsheet newspaper.The disgraced media tycoon claims to have been approached last month by an unnamed investment management firm, which was interested in bidding… Continue reading Black Unveils Mystery Bidder For Telegraph Titles