The acquisition of Galaxy Radio Wales by Vibe Radio Services has been referred to the Competition Commission for investigation. Competition minister, Melanie Johnson, said that she is concerned that the deal, already completed, might reduce competition for local radio advertising in the Bath and Bristol areas.Under the deal, Galaxy 101, a dance-format station which operates… Continue reading GWR Questions Competition Referral Of Vibe’s Galaxy Acquisition
Analysis of the latest TV revenues for November reveals another encouraging period for UK terrestrial TV, which experienced a notable year on year increase in revenue during the month. Channel Five, which is rumoured to be considering Flextech’s Jane Lighting as a replacement for Dawn Airey (see Flextech Boss Tipped To Succeed Airey At Channel… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up November 2002
Media stocks were seen under pressure on Monday, as a weak start on Wall Street, falling oil prices and disappointing economic numbers weighed on sentiment.Investors were seen considering rumours of a possible take-over of Carlton by German Bank WestLB, which was strongly denied by Carlton. The stock was seen falling 1.85%.Elsewhere, troubled telecom group Cable… Continue reading Sharewatch
Analysis of the latest TV revenues for November reveals another encouraging period for UK terrestrial TV, which experienced a 7.2% year on year increase in revenue during the month. Channel Five, which is rumoured to be considering Flextech’s Jane Lighting as a replacement for Dawn Airey (see Flextech Boss Tipped To Succeed Airey At Channel… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up November 2002
BT has announced that it is cutting the cost of its high speed internet connections for both consumers and businesses in an attempt to drive broadband take-up in 2003.All new broadband accounts in the first quarter of the year will now be activated free of charge and the cost of modems will also be reduced.According… Continue reading BT Hopes Broadband Price Cuts Will Deliver
Online Shopping Commonplace At Christmas, Says ReportMore internet users than ever went online to browse and buy from shopping sites during the 2002 holiday season.Stronger US, Weaker Europe Finds Merrill’s Ad OutlookGlobal advertising revenue will grow by 3.0% in 2003, with a reasonably strong US being dragged down by poorer markets in Europe.Broadband To Provide… Continue reading On MediaTel Insight Today…
Ad agency Feel has secured the contract to publicise the launch of new lifestyle magazine, Indobrit, at the end of this month.The new magazine, which is targeting both second generation Asian Brits and non Asians, will feature a mix of fashion, entertainment and topical articles.It is expected that the launch will spark controversy over an… Continue reading Feel Secures Launch Contract For New Indobrit Magazine
2002 was an undoubtedly turbulent year for UK media, with the collapse of ITV Digital, the publication of the Communications Bill and news of Carlton and Granada’s impending merger set against the backdrop of the ongoing advertising downturn. With 2003 still in its infancy, James Papworth, ad marketing manager at IPC Prospector, looks back over… Continue reading NewsLine Column: A Fascinating Year For UK Media?
ITV1 scored a ratings victory last night with a special double bill of Coronation Street pulling in 60% of the available audience.According to unofficial overnight figures from BARB, the first instalment of the soap attracted an average of 15.3 million viewers and an audience share of 60.2%. The second part, scheduled to begin after EastEnders… Continue reading Coronation Street Bloodbath Delivers Viewers
Andy Coulson, the deputy editor of the News of the World, is believed to have been appointed to succeed Rebekah Wade, who took over from David Yelland today as editor of The Sun (see New Sun Editor Says Job Is Best In Newspapers).News International has refused to confirm speculation, but Coulson has been linked to… Continue reading Coulson Set To Succeed Wade At News Of The World
