29 Aug 2003
| by Claire Billings,
LONDON - Classic FM-owner GWR led a rise in the shares of the UK's radio groups today, following discussions in the industry that has reignited talk about consolidation in the sector and raised hopes about an advertising recovery.
29 Aug 2003
| by Claire Billings,
LONDON – Scantily clad, musclebound hunks handing out promotional flyers will rollerskate through the gay areas of London, Manchester and Brighton to promote the release of a special DVD and video box set of Channel 4's raunchy drama series 'Queer as Folk'.
29 Aug 2003
| by Jennifer Whitehead,
LONDON - Alastair Campbell has confirmed that he is resigning as the Prime Minister's spokesman and is set to leave the post in the next few weeks.
29 Aug 2003
| by Staff,
NEW YORK - After three years of decline, US adspend, boosted by growth from automotive and entertainment firms, is up by almost 7% for the first half of the year, a leap that has surprised industry analysts.
29 Aug 2003
| by Claire Billings,
LONDON - Initiative Media has promoted regional director of central and Eastern Europe Glyn Hughes to the newly created role of European commercial director, which will see him based in London.
29 Aug 2003
| by Ian Darby,
LONDON - Regional newspapers have taken steps to strip out bulk sales in a bid to lure advertisers to the medium.
29 Aug 2003
| by Claire Billings,
LONDON – The BBC's system of self regulation was dealt a blow when BBC chairman Gavyn Davies admitted to the Hutton Inquiry that procedures had not been followed regarding the report that accused the government of exaggerating the case for the war on Iraq.
29 Aug 2003
| by Jennifer Whitehead,
LONDON - Procter & Gamble has created a new role overseeing its global media interests, and appointed a European, Bernhard Glock, to the job.
29 Aug 2003
| by Claire Billings,
LONDON – Sara Cox's job presenting the 'Radio 1 Breakfast Show' should be safe, following new figures from controversial electronic radio audience monitoring service GFK Media, which shows that her programme and Radio 1 is gaining listeners.
29 Aug 2003
| by Jennifer Whitehead,
LONDON - High-street women's retailer Principles has taken the celebrity route in its new campaign by signing Hollywood star Minnie Driver who, along with her lesser-known film producer sister Kate, is to be the new face of womenswear label.