The impact of the war and general economic uncertainty has forced Merrill Lynch to revise its newspaper ad revenue growth forecast for the first quarter from 4% to 2-2.5%.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Taylor Nelson Looks At NFO WorldGroup AcquisitionMarket research company, Taylor Nelson Sofres has confirmed that it is in discussions about the potential acquisition… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: US Newspaper Industry Holds Breath Over Conflict
GWR was seen in focus after it announced that it expects revenues to be down by 3.9% in the quarter to 31 March. The group warned that there is ‘no sign’ of recovery in the advertising market in 2003. The stock was seen down 7.12% (see GWR Sees Radio Revenues Down By 3.9% In Q4).Elsewhere,… Continue reading Sharewatch: GWR Falls Following Bearish Forecasts
BT is understood to be considering cutting the price of its broadband internet product, as part of wider initiative to promote the uptake of high-speed internet services in the UK.The company’s chief executive, Ben Verwaayen has reportedly indicated that he is preparing a significant broadband-related announcement, which could include a cut in the £14.75 monthly… Continue reading BT Could Cut Broadband Prices To Boost Uptake
The sale of SMG’s publishing division to Gannett UK has been cleared by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and is expected to complete shortly, the group said today.As announced at the end of last year, US group Gannett will pay £216 million for SMG Publishing. Gannett owns and operates the Newsquest regional newspaper… Continue reading SMG’s £216m Publishing Sale Gets DTI Go Ahead
The BBC has admitted that it may not to able to force BSkyB to carry its channels at the top of its electronic programming guide (EPG), following a disagreement caused by the Corporation’s decision to withdraw from BSkyB’s digital satellite service (see BBC Terminates Sky Carriage Deal).Earlier this week the BBC said that it would… Continue reading BBC Admits It May Lose Prominence On BSkyB
The Direct Mail Association (DMA) is warning the Government that its plans to crack email spam could disadvantage UK businesses in the global market.Under the Government’s new proposals, which are now open to consultation, consumers will have to give prior consent before receiving email advertising, in a move that will effectively outlaw spam (see Government… Continue reading DMA Warns Against Plans To Prevent Email Spam
Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) this morning said that its radio revenues will be up by 5% in the six months to March 2003, not accounting for the effect of new acquisitions.SRH’s trading statement is the latest in a round of radio company updates and shows that the group is outperforming its peers. Capital Radio said… Continue reading Scottish Radio Sees First Half Broadcast Revenues Up 5%
Classic Gold Digital has secured a six month deal with Danish Bacon to sponsor Tony Blackburn’s new weekday breakfast show.The deal marks the first time that the FMCG brand has sponsored a breakfast radio programme in the UK.The new Sensational Breakfast show, scheduled to begin on Monday 31 March, will be broadcast across Classic Gold… Continue reading Classic Gold Digital Secures Danish Bacon Deal
Adshel has launched a new water-filled advertising format to promote the new moisture resistant trousers from Dockers.The new Adquarium panels feature a pair of Dockers suspended in water and will appear at selected Adshel bus shelters, which have been fitted with specially designed water-tight seals.Commenting on the new format, Adam Butterworth, sales director of Adshel,… Continue reading Adshel Launches New Wet Ad Format For Dockers Campaign
After a difficult few years during which web strategists struggled to identify new sources of revenue, the internet is through adolescence and is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition for advertisers and marketers.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Manufacturers Remain Committed To Personal Video RecordersMost consumer electronics manufacturers remain committed to developing personal video recorder products, despite the… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: The Internet Approaches Maturity
