GWR has formed a new division called “Creation” which will be responsible for all the creative programming and online content on GWR’s local radio stations.Creation will be an umbrella group bringing together GWR’s programmers and content providers. The new brand will encompass GWR’s network of 32 FM stations, digital stations and online platforms.Dirk Anthony, managing… Continue reading GWR Gets A Management Make-Over
Emap’s Elle magazine has announced a joint advertising deal with car manufacturer Ford.The deal will include the production of 2,000 Elle branded Ford Focus cars and will see Ford sponsor Elle‘s September catwalk supplement. The deal has been developed through Emap advertising and Mindshare, Ford’s advertising agency.Martyn Rees, managing partner at Mindshare, said: “We are… Continue reading Elle Lands Joint Deal With Ford
Advertising revenues at the Telegraph Group continued their downward spiral during the second quarter of 2002 as the ailing recruitment market showed no signs of recovery.The Hollinger International Group, which publishes the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, announced that advertising income between April and June had fallen 3.8% to £52.7 million, compared with £54.7 million… Continue reading Telegraph Revenues On The Slide
Reed Elsevier today reported a dip in profits for the first half of 2002 but remains confident that it can reach full-year targets of above market revenue growth.A drop in advertising income led to pre-tax profits falling 3% to £398 million. However, this figure was at the upper end of analysts’ estimates and overall revenues… Continue reading Reed Profits Down 3%, But Outlook Remains Promising
The Advertising Standards Authority has ordered Inventive Leisure to withdraw a postcard promoting Revolution Night-club in Bristol.The postcard advertising Sunday offers at the bar featured a picture of a cross and a bottle above the phrase “the Holy Spirit”. The other side of the card advertised Bloody Mary’s and claimed to offer “the Sunday service… Continue reading ASA Orders Withdrawal of Inventive Leisure postcard
Telewest, which last week reportedly demanded the resignation of its chief executive, Adam Singer (see Telewest Chief Executive Removed In ‘Boardroom Coup’), was one of the worst performers in yesterday’s media market. Shares were down 12.5% to close at 1žp, a loss of źp on the day before.Trinity Mirror, which announced last week that pre-tax… Continue reading Sharewatch
Channel 4 is launching a SMS text message campaign as part of its “Indian Summer” season of cricket coverage.Cricket coverage has been the jewel in C4’s sporting crown. The channel is hoping to use its “Indian Summer” season of events and themed programs to appeal to a younger 16-34 year old audience. C4 previously secured… Continue reading Channel 4 Launches SMS Campaign
In the past, interactive digital TV has been viewed as something of an albatross by advertisers, with high-perceived costs and relatively low response rates deterring all but the most adventurous marketeers. However, the uptake of digital TV is gradually increasing and with a growing number of viewers going interactive, brands are beginning to cotton on… Continue reading Feature: Advertisers Move Into The Red
NTL has appointed its director of content, Jeremy Davies, to its top marketing position as part of a further restructure at the cable company.Davies, who has been at NTL for over a year, becomes the director of marketing responsible for all customer contact and commercial communications activity. He will also oversee all of NTL’s brand… Continue reading NTL Fills Top Marketing Role
The Times is to launch a weekly sports supplement “The Game” before the start of the Premiership season.Andrew Mullins, marketing director of The Times, said: “Over 18 million people follow football – every Monday they want to get post match reaction and analysis. The Game is designed to appeal to the urban football fan.”The Game… Continue reading Times Launches Football Supplement
