Senior ITV executive, Mick Desmond, has reportedly warned that the television network could face an annual loss of £100 million in advertising revenue if the Government forces the sale of both of its sales houses.Desmond, joint managing director of ITV, reportedly said that the divestment of Carlton and Granada’s sales houses to be run by… Continue reading ITV Boss Warns Divestment Could Lead To £100m Ad Loss
The declining power ratio of ITV1 in the fragmenting television marketplace was once again evident during August. The UK’s largest commercial broadcaster experienced a 9.1% year on year decline in ad revenues as its market share continued to decline at the hands of its satellite rivals. Satellite revenues grew by almost 25% year on year… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up- August 2003 (Non-Subscribers)
US online ad spending will increase by 14.5% to almost $7 billion this year, higher than previously anticipated, according to Geoffrey Ramsey, CEO of new media research and analysis firm eMarketer.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Rights Issue Underway At NTLUK cable operator NTL is to proceed with a $1 billion rights issue as it seeks to… Continue reading MediaTelINSIGHT: Online Advertising Back In Fashion
Week on week analysis of the media sector revealed a poor performance for Emap, which fell by 8.95% week on week following a cautious earnings report.The group is forecasting a 3% increase in revenues when its first-half results are issued in November. However, it claims it is premature to suggest that market conditions are improving… Continue reading Sharewatch: Emap Falls On Poor Guidance
Capital Radio has announced plans to extend its alternative music brand, Xfm, to Dublin and is to bid for the new analogue radio licence due to be awarded next year.The station has secured a variety of key figures in the Irish music scene to support the bid, including Pop Stars: The Rivals judge, Louis Walsh.… Continue reading Capital Radio Looks To Expand XFM Brand To Dublin
Commercial media companies are to call on the Government to impose tough restrictions on the BBC’s internet activities, as part of a major review headed by former Trinity Mirror chief executive Philip Graf (pictured).A number of companies including News International, IPC Media, the Commercial Radio Companies Association, Guardian Newspapers and Associated Newspapers are understood to… Continue reading Commercial Rivals Call For BBC Internet Restrictions
The market for multi-channel television has experienced unprecedented growth so far this year and now extends to more than 10 million homes in the UK, according to a new study from Continental Research.The Autumn 2003 Digital TV Report reveals that the successful launch of Freeview and growth of the Sky digital subscriber base has significantly… Continue reading Digital TV Now Reaches More Than 10 Million UK Homes
The ITC has banned a Gillette TV ad featuring an office worker running from a building about to be demolished by a wrecking ball, after 159 viewers complained that it was too reminiscent of the World Trade Centre disaster.The commercial for the brand’s Right Guard deodorant featured an American-style TV presenter commenting on the man’s… Continue reading ITC Bans Gillette TV Ad Following 159 Complaints
Maiden Group, the UK outdoor advertising contractor, says it has seen first half revenue growth above company expectations, despite continued challenging economic and advertising conditions.Its first half results today showed a pre-tax loss of £1.9 million, down from the loss of £2.3 million in H1 2002, whilst group turnover rose by 6% to a record… Continue reading Maiden Sees Better Visibility In Outdoor Sector
BSkyB has agreed to allow a terrestrial channel to show a delayed transmission of England’s vital European 2004 qualifier against Turkey next month.The satellite broadcaster is understood to have said it will listen to “any reasonable offer” from the BBC, ITV, or Channel Five, following a plea from the Government’s Sports Minister, Richard Caborn.BSkyB is… Continue reading BSkyB Allows Terrestrial Channel To Show England Match
