S4C announce a judicial review following spending cut
Joanne OattsWelsh broadcaster S4C is to launch a judicial review of the government’s decision to cut its funding and effectively “merge it with the BBC.”
Microsoft to amplify its partnership with Global
Joanne OattsMicrosoft has stepped up it partnership with Global Radio and will promote its portfolio of products across all the radio group’s stations.
Yahoo’s fortunes improve but lag behind rival Google
Joanne OattsYahoo has reported a 2% increase in its revenue to $1,60bn (£1,01bn) in the third quarter.
MTV’s channel ad cleared of being ‘sexually suggestive’
Joanne OattsMTV has avoided censure after viewers complained ads for its Viva channel were offensive.
Samsung in talks with publishers over TV apps
Joanne OattsSamsung is in talks with publishers about using their content on its Smart TV platform, and could explore the possibility of launching a TV “newspaper”.
Indy launches quality daily aimed at time-poor readers
Joanne OattsFunky’ new i receives positive reception, but there are worries over cover price.
Ofcom pulls YouView probe
Joanne OattsOfcom says it will not investigate YouView under the Competition Act.
Samsung gets Smart with TV app developers
Joanne OattsSamsung has unveiled its Smart TV platform, a TV embedded with apps allowing the viewer to watch and create content in the same way as a smart phone.
Havas revenues up 12.6%
Joanne OattsHavas, the parent company of UK agencies EHSBrann, Euro RSCG and All Response Media, reported a 12.6% revenue growth to €368 million (£323m) in the three months to September.
NME moves into music production
Joanne OattsMusic magazine NME is to offer in-house music production services to bands with the launch of NME Productions.
Digital brands need to join forces to slow ‘Google-isation’
Joanne OattsThe news that AOL may be looking to buy beleaguered search engine Yahoo this week is no great surprise as Google’s supremacy continues to grow in the online space. In order to regain power within a landscape dominated by Google at every turn, brands need to join forces to take on its expanding control over […]
Independent launches ‘i’ newspaper
Joanne OattsThe publisher of The Independent is to launch a new daily title, with a focus on “time-poor readers who want a quality read.”
AA ad features John Cleese
Joanne OattsThe AA has launched a campaign to boost interest in its home services using comedy legend John Cleese.
Bellwether report: Ad forecast positive but caution urged
Joanne OattsMarketing budgets saw a fractional upward revision in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest Bellwether report.
Yell ‘shouts’ about itself with new campaign
Joanne OattsDirectories firm Yell is hoping consumers will rediscover the brand with the launch of a new integrated campaign.