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Freeview saw uptake rise by more than 18% in the first quarter of this year in a development that helped to push digital television penetration to around 53% of all UK households.The latest figures from Ofcom show that around 3.5 million households received the free-to-air digital terrestrial service in the first three months of this… Continue reading Freeview Continues To Boost UK Digital Up-Take

Capital Radio was seen in focus yesterday with shares rising by 2.31% to close at 465p after announcing the launch of a £5 million joint venture to design, manufacture and market a new breed of digital radios for younger listeners (see Capital To Boost Digital Radio With X-fm Branded Sets).SMG was also in the spotlight… Continue reading Sharewatch: Capital Boosted By New Digital Joint Venture

BT Group has launched a new satellite broadband service designed to increase up-take of high-speed internet amongst those in rural or remote areas without access to the company’s existing ADSL network.The new service, offered by BT’s broadcast and media division, comprises a two-way wholesale offering, giving small businesses easy access to high-speed connections without the… Continue reading BT Launches Satellite Broadband To Boost Rural Up-Take

A new television network targeting the lucrative 18-24 year old student market has been installed in several UK universities, screening music videos, lifestyle programming, sports highlights and advertising on plasma screens in student bars.The network, dubbed SUBtv, is being backed by venture capital firm Beringea and has so far signed deals with 55 campuses, with… Continue reading Student Television Network Courts Big Name Advertisers

The recent departure of Channel 4 chief executive Mark Thompson has not deterred the broadcaster from considering a possible merger with Five, according to a major shareholder in the latter.Lord Hollick, chief executive of United Business Media, is understood to have confirmed that discussions are still being held on a possible deal and that further… Continue reading Channel 4 To Push On With Possible Merger Plans

GMG Radio has set up a dedicated interactive division to sell advertising across the websites of its three leading local radio brands: Real Radio, Jazz FM and the recently launched Smooth FM.The new commercial operation, led by Jazz FM managing director, Carter Tanner (pictured), will sell both bespoke online campaigns and airtime support advertising across… Continue reading GMG Offers Web Solutions Through New Interactive Division

Newspaper advertising revenues are finally on the upswing as the world economy recovers, according to the latest annual survey of World Press Trends.The survey conducted by the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), shows that although the outlook for advertising revenues was more positive during 2003 when it grew by 2%, global newspaper circulation declined by… Continue reading Global Newspaper Revenue Rebounds But Circulation Dips

MTV has secured a deal with Kellogg’s that will see its Pop Tarts brand become the exclusive broadcast sponsor of the forthcoming MTV Dumb Ass programming strand.The deal, brokered by Viacom Brand Solutions, will see Kellogg’s Pop Tarts appear in a range of on-air and online promotions for the new series. The brand will also… Continue reading MTV Toasts Kellogg’s Pop Tarts Sponsorship Deal

The Financial Times has confirmed that it is considering a number of changes to its UK edition as part of a concerted effort to revive its fortunes and improve falling domestic sales.The paper told NewsLine this morning that FT features editor Andrew Davis has been handed the full-time task of looking at ways to improve… Continue reading Financial Times Ponders New Look To Boost Sales

Classic FM has the oldest listeners of any commercial radio station in London or across the UK, according to the latest set of audience figures to come out of GfK’s National Broadcast Survey.The ongoing national study of radio and television audiences shows that more than three quarters of Classic FM’s listeners are aged over 45,… Continue reading Classic FM Proves A Hit With The Golden Oldies