UTV Radio revenue down 10pc

talkSPORT owner UTV Radio GB has seen a 10 per cent decline in revenue, in a management statement issued today covering the last ten months.
During the same period, UTV's Irish radio division declined 19 per cent, including accounting for the acquisition of FM104.

UTV Radio compare their figures to the market which declined by 13 per cent during the same period, and expect to improve the number by the end of the year.
Revenue in television was also down, although their new media division grew by 1 per cent.
"Airtime bookings remain extremely short-term, offering limited visibility, and therefore we continue to be cautious about trading prospects for 2010," the company said.