The latest NRS figures for the six months to April 2003 reveal another impressive period for Richard Desmond’s Daily Star, which continues to shine with its no-nonsense approach to celebrity news and sport boosting readership.The title outperformed its tabloid rivals during April, with readership increasing by a notable 31.5% year on year. The Sun managed… Continue reading NRS National Newspaper Round-Up – April 2003
Ofcom, the new media and communications super-regulator, has begun the next phase of its recruitment process and is searching for candidates to fill 13 specific roles including head of audience, consumer and market research.The new catch-all organisation appointed its chief executive and senior management team earlier this year (see Ofcom Announces Senior Management Team), but… Continue reading Ofcom Begins Next Phase Of Recruitment
Shares in Cordiant Communications were suspended on the London Stock Exchange this morning pending clarification of the advertising group’s tenuous financial situation.The latest development comes after a weekend of intricate negotiations as Cordiant sought to secure a buyer. A takeover appears to be the only way the company can be saved following a number of… Continue reading Cordiant Shares Suspended Amid Takeover Fight
UK cinema admissions remained virtually static year on year during May at 13.8 million, despite the highly anticipated release of The Matrix Reloaded.The latest figures from the Cinema Advertising Association (CAA) show cinema admissions averaged 3.12 million a week during the month, reflecting a plateau in the recent growth enjoyed by the medium.May’s admissions were… Continue reading Matrix Fails To Reload Cinema Admissions In May
Future Digital is expanding its magazine portfolio with the launch of a new monthly photography magazine, entitled Digital Photography Techniques.The new 116-page title launches later this month with a coverprice of £5 and contains practical hints and tips on the art of digital photography.Each issue of Digital Photography Techniques will feature a CD including various… Continue reading Future Expands Digital Photography Portfolio
Trinity Mirror is believed to have ruled out selling its national newspaper titles, which include the Daily Mirror and the People, following an extensive review of its business.According to a report in today’s Times, the decision to keep the titles was the result of a wide ranging review of the company instigated by Trinity’s new… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Rules Out Newspaper Sales
Virgin Radio has secured the first three brands to use its recently launched Roadies advertising initiative.Orange, Landrover Dealers and Virgin Trains have all signed up to the package, which is aimed at in-car audiences and provides brands with solus advertising within Virgin Radio’s traffic bulletins.Advertisers are given a unique slot in the bulletin, which is… Continue reading Virgin Gets First Advertisers On Roadies
The Sunday Telegraph is publishing a special one-off supplement to support the forthcoming Wimbledon tennis championships.The supplement, entitled John McEnroe’s Wimbledon, will appear next weekend with the support of an extensive television and radio advertising campaign. It will contain a range of features and interviews about Wimbledon over the years and John McEnroe, famed for… Continue reading Sunday Telegraph Limbers Up For Wimbledon
While Carlton and Granada go to greater and greater lengths to save their merger, analysts have warned that the second half of 2003 is likely to bring only ‘minimal’ growth for UK TV advertising. Further down the line, there are fears that PVRs could lead to greater fragmentation in the TV industry.Also On MediaTel Insight… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: Broadcasting Chiefs Look To The Future
WPP was seen in focus yesterday, down 0.36% on reports that Cordiant‘s largest shareholder has urged the advertising group to put its rescue plan to a vote after an extraordinary general meeting was called for the end of the month, potentially quashing WPP’s plans for a cut price take-over deal. Analysts have suggested Cordiant‘s debt… Continue reading Sharewatch: WPP Falls On Cordiant Deal Doubts
