UK Radio Underperformed TV In 2002, Says Merrill LynchThe UK radio sector underperformed in 2002 as compared to the UK television and US radio markets, according to analysts at Merrill Lynch.Hi-Tech Publishing Market Ad Volumes Dip 13% In DecemberThe US hi-tech business to business publishing sector saw its advertising page volumes decline by 13.4% in… Continue reading On MediaTel Insight Today…
RAJAR data for the fourth quarter of 2002 reveals an eventful period for London listening, with weekly reach fluctuating at a number of the capital’s key stations.One of the sector’s most notable declines was seen at the heavy-weight Capital 95.8 FM, which saw its weekly reach fall by 6.7% period on period. A high-profile ad… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q4 2002 – Reach Continues To Fall At Capital 95.8 FM
The media sector was seen under pressure again on Wednesday, as the FTSE managed to creep back into positive territory following twelve straight days of losses.President George Bush did little to quell fears of a US-led military action against Iraq in his state of union address and many analysts now claim that war is inevitable.On… Continue reading Sharewatch
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The contract publishing industry continues to boom with turnover expected to reach an estimated £313 million in 2002, according to the latest report from market research company, Mintel.The research shows that the industry is performing solidly in the current economic climate, with turnover increasing by 90% over the last five years.Commenting on the findings, Hilary… Continue reading Contract Publishing Industry Continues To Boom
Analysis of the RAJAR listening data for the fourth quarter of 2002 paints a relatively positive picture for All Commercial Radio, which saw its share of listening increase by 0.2% points period on period. All BBC recorded a slight decline in the three months ending December 2002. However, All BBC still retains a marginal lead… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q4 2002 – All Commercial Radio Sees Share Rise Period On Period
The tables showing the best and worst performers, in terms of weekly reach and share of listening, of the local commercial stations broadcasting outside London are now available to subscribers in Radio reports.The following stations are reporting with new survey periods: Connect FM (was KCBC 107.4) and Lite FM will now report yearly and Kix… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q4 2002 – Local Commercial Stations
A year on year comparison of listening for national radio stations during the fourth quarter of 2002 reveals a period of mixed fortunes for the BBC. The hugely popular BBC Radio 2 continued to storm ahead of its competition in the three months to December. The station, which has been rocked by the recent departure… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q4 2002 – BBC Radio 2 Storms Ahead
Insight Analysis: ITV1 Share Further Eroded In 2002ITV1’s share of viewing closed 2002 down by 2.6% points on the year before, whilst the multi-channel sector saw its share rise by 2.4%, according to figures from BARB.War May Not Hurt US Adspend In Short-Term, Claims MyersIn the short-term, a conflict with Iraq will have little sustained… Continue reading On MediaTel Insight Today…
