TV5 Surpasses ABS-CBN in Mega Manila

[Baeybe_Bryce]

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GMA Network reports profits for first nine months of 2010 have reached P2.272 billion
Friday, October 29, 2010
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GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) ended the first nine months of 2010 with net profits of P2.272 billion. According to a report furnished to PEP by its corporate communications department, this figure is up by six percent from last year. The said report also indicates that the GMA-7 Network is "on track" in reaching its year-end target.

Consolidated revenues stood at P10.876 billion, eight percent higher than the P10.025 billion grossed during the same period in 2009.

According to its report, the hike in GMA-7's top line can be attributed to the "accumulation of airtime revenues from media platforms and subscription revenues from international operations, which overtook last year's performance."

Parent company Channel 7 posted a seven percent increase in revenues to P9.262 billion; Q Channel 11 registered a 10 percent improvement to P346 million. International revenues climbed 10 percent to P700 million; while Radio's revenues soared to P443 million, up 73 percent.

Meanwhile, operating expenses were up by 11 percent to P6.181 billion. The report from GMA-7 pointed out that increase was driven by the increase in production costs during the nine-month period, the non-recurring election coverage cost as well as additional in-house produced programs that replaced canned materials in the weekday late afternoon block.

GMA-7's general and administrative expenses rose by eight percent to P2.692 billion. The said increase, according to the report, is partly due to the continued promotional blitz in the regions.

Earnings before interests, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached P3.784 billion, two percent higher than the P3.713 billion recorded during the nine-month period in 2009.

Total assets grew by five percent to P13.750 billion; while total liabilities dropped by three percent to P2.786 billion. Executives state that GMA Network "remains debt-free."

During the earlier part of the third quarter, GMA-7 executives explained that the Network's "top-line suffered some setback owing to the cutback in ad spending by major advertisers." The report indicated that third quarter performance resulted in revenues dropping by 10 percent to P3.311 billion and a reduction in net income by 26 percent to P583 million.

Nonetheless, the Kapuso Network looks forward to a strong finish since GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon says that GMA-7 is "on track of reaching its 2010 bottom line targets."

"The times ahead are rosy, and even if revenues for the company went on a short-term hiatus, we are positive that we can finish the year with another banner performance—both in ratings and profits. Our advertising load is on the uptrend as big advertisers have returned and made huge commitments with the network," Gozon said.

GMA CONTINUES GROWTH ABROAD. Overseas, the Kapuso Network continues to eat up market share with its international channels, namely, GMA Pinoy TV (GPTV) and GMA Life TV (GLTV).

By the end of the third quarter, GPTV's subscribers were at 263,000, 17 percent higher than the subscriber count recorded in the same period in 2009. Of this figure, 123,000 are also GLTV subscribers, up 13 percent year-on-year. The viewer counts are estimated at 1.7 million and 994,000 for GPTV and GLTV, respectively.

During the quarter, GLTV was launched on PCCW in Hong Kong and on Comcast in Central California. To date, both channels have penetrated markets in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Guam, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, GMA's distribution and acquisition subsidiary GMA Worldwide, Inc., (GWI) sold $124,264 (USD) worth of programs in the third quarter 2010. During the nine-month period, GWI already generated sales worth $306,824 (USD).

SUSTAINING SIGNAL. Locally, after having established its presence in its bailiwick, Mega Manila area, the Kapuso Network is now sustaining its signal and reaching priority projects in key provinces nationwide. During the third quarter period, GMA's Engineering Group commissioned the TV relay station upgrades in Kalibo (Aklan) and Tacloban (Leyte).

The engineering group also administered the Kapuso Network's purchase of the new Media Asset Management System (MAMS)—the most sophisticated filing software that is employed in the local broadcast industry. The MAMS, which was bought for $4 million (USD), would allow the network to migrate to a tapeless, file-based workflow for greater efficiency and environmental friendliness.

GMA also invested on the installation of traffic cameras across various areas, and on the news graphics system, which to date is fully operational.

TV RATINGS. In terms of TV ratings, GMA claims to be the most watched channel in viewer-rich Mega Manila during the third quarter of 2010. This is according to the data gathered by TV ratings service Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Mega Manila comprises 55 percent of total urban television households nationwide. It includes Metro Manila and suburbs—parts of Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite , Laguna, and Rizal.

From July to September 2010, GMA-7 continued to lead competition in its bailiwick Mega Manila based on Nielsen's people data. Based on this data, GMA-7 was ahead of ABS-CBN with an average total day (6AM to 12MN) people share of 37.7 percent, 6.4 percentage points higher than its rival's 31.3 percent.



Seventeen GMA programs made it to the list of overall top 30 programs in Mega Manila, with seven Kapuso primetime programs figuring strongly in the top 10 list. GMA News and Public Affairs' (N&PA) Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown hosted by Richard Gutierrez ranked number one in the roster.

GMA N&PA programs led the list of overall top 20 news and public affairs/service programs with 11 entries during the quarter. The station's banner newscast 24 Oras, and back-to-back Saturday primetime offerings Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho and Imbestigador formed the top three highest-rated programs on the list.

Also from data gathered by Nielsen TV, GMA-7 led ABS-CBN in Total Urban Luzon, which makes up 77 percent of the total TV population nationwide. In the third quarter, GMA-7 posted an average people share of 36.3 percent in the said area, 2 percentage points higher than its rival's 34.3 percent.

In October, GMA-7 pulled away from competition in Mega Manila as it widened its lead over ABS-CBN in the said area.

From October 1 to 25 (October 17 to 25 based on overnight data), GMA-7 posted an average audience share of 38.1 percent in Mega Manila, 9.5 percentage points higher than its main rival's 28.6 percent.

From August to October 25, GMA-7's states that the margins over competition in audience share and people rating have been on a steady climb. In August, GMA-7 led ABS-CBN by 6.7 share points. The lead grew to 7 points in September, and further to 9.5 points in partial October.

Seventeen out of the top 30 overall TV programs in Mega Manila for the said period were from GMA-7.

The same story goes for Total Urban Luzon, where GMA Network has increased its lead with an average total day audience share of 37 percent, up by 6.4 percentage points over competition's 30.6 percent based on partial October data (Oct 1-17, Oct 10-17 based on overnight ratings). Sixteen out of the top 30 TV shows in Urban Luzon were from the Kapuso Network.

In nationwide TV ratings, the Kapuso station now trails ABS-CBN by 2.2 percentage points in audience share and by only 0.5 percent in people rating based on partial October data (October 1 to 17; October 10 to 17 based on overnight data). Fifteen out of the top 30 programs nationwide belong to GMA-7.

UPCOMING SHOWS. In its report, GMA-7 revealed the programs that are expected to fill its grid in the succeeding year.

Upcoming launches include the epic series Amaya starring Marian Rivera, Dwarfina led by Heart Evangelista, I Heart U Pare topbilled by Regine Velasquez and Dingdong Dantes, Captain Barbell starring Richard Gutierrez, and more.

GMA FILMS VENTURES. Meanwhile, GMA Films has co-produced a fantasy-action movie with Imus Productions, OctoArts Films, APT Entertainment, and M-Zet Films. This 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry is tentatively titled Si Agimat sa Mundo ni Enteng Kabisote. The film starring Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. and Vic Sotto will premiere in theaters on Christmas Day, December 25.

GMA Films will also co-produce with Viva Films the Aga Muhlach-Regine Velasquez starrer titled Of All The Things. The movie is slated as a New Year's offering.

2010 3rd QUARTER OF GMA7

The network (GMA-7), however, reported a 26% decline in net income for the third quarter
at P583 million, compared with P788 million in the same period last year.


businessworld



Posted on 07:40 PM, November 12, 2010
ABS-CBN’s nine-month profits more than double

BROADCAST GIANT ABS-CBN Corp. reported a net income of P2.9 billion for the nine-month period that ended September, more than double from P1.3 billion in the same period last year as it sustained growth in regular advertising revenues.

In a statement on Friday, the company said consolidated revenues from January to September reached P24.7 billion, a 35% growth from a year ago. "Advertising revenues accounted for 68% of consolidated revenues, while consumer sales accounted for the remaining 32%. Net of non-recurring political advertising revenues, the contribution of consumer sales would be 35%," it said.

ABS-CBN said consolidated advertising revenues across all platforms and subsidiaries reached P16.9 billion, P6.2 billion or 58% higher than the P10.7 billion for the same period in 2009. Revenues from regular advertisers grew by P3.9 billion or 37% to P14.6 billion while non-recurring political advertising revenues carried over from the first semester amounted to P2.3 billion.

"Total advertising minutes sold by [flagship] Channel 2 from January to September jumped 46%. Advertising minutes sold to regular advertisers rose 36%, accounting for 93% of total minutes. Election-related advertising in the first semester contributed 7% of total minutes sold," the company said.

"Consumer sales reached P7.8 billion, posting an increase of P160 million or 2% from a year ago, mainly from the contributions of Skycable and ABS-CBN Global," it added.

ABS-CBN Global’s revenues rose by 8% year-on-year in US dollar terms but this growth slows to 3% in peso terms with the continued decline in value of the US dollar. "Strong double-digit subscriber growth in cable TV and IPTV subscriptions in Canada and in direct-to-home satellite subscriptions in Australia continued to drive growth in ABS-CBN Global’s overall viewer count by 7% year-on-year," the company said.

Cable operator Skycable reported a 10% hike in consolidated revenues from cable TV and broadband services, powered by a 77% increase in broadband service revenues.

"Total expenses in 2010 grew by P3 billion or 21% year-on-year to P17.4 billion, driven mostly by higher production costs and general and administrative expenses. Total production costs in the nine-month period of 2010 rose by P1.2 billion or 26% to P5.9 billion, as total programming hours of in-house produced primetime dramas, afternoon programs, and variety shows increased by 36% to meet viewer needs and advertiser demand," ABS-CBN said.

Rival GMA Network, Inc. earlier said it was on track toward reaching its year-end target of P3 billion in profits as it posted a net income of P2.272 billion from January to September, up by 6% from last year. The network, however, reported a 26% decline in net income for the third quarter at P583 million, compared with P788 million in the same period last year.

Shares in ABS-CBN closed lower at P54.80 apiece yesterday, from P55.30 on Thursday.

[Baeybe_Bryce]

I want to post this just for the sake of "FYI"... let the people be the judges...

POSTED by gher101@yahoo.com at the KYG
GMA 7 had repeatedly maligned ABS-CBN and accused the station of protecting the interests of their owners by being partial. Mike Enriquez was sanctioned by KBP for insinuating that ABS-CBN has political and business interests to protect and therefore, should not be patronized.

Hmm...Let me see...I did a little research and here's what I discovered. Ever wondered why, though GMA 7 was already in existence in the 80's, they didn't play a role in the 1st People Power revolt and/or to the events leading to it? Same reason why, post-Marcos, they didn't have any notable documentary (like ABS's "Batas Militar") or investigative nmaterial on the deposed president and his regime.

Well, Gilberto Duavit, one of the owners of GMA, was a known Marcos crony and a former Malacanang officialunder the dictator!

GMA persisted during Martial Law while ABS was closed down! Mr. Duavit was also the Secretary General of the LAMP Party whose titular head was former President Estrada.

Ever wondered why most, if not all, of the expose's leading to Estrada's impeachment did not originate from GMA's "award-winning" investigative group?

Or why Duavit's son and former GMA executive Cong. Michael John Duavit, was part of the "brat pack" bent on impeaching Davide, Chief Justice during the trial of Erap, whom his father is an ally of?

A congressman in the family...So what is their stand on the pork barrel? Menardo Jimenez, 2nd of GMA's triumvirate, is a member of San Miguel Corporation's board while his son, Butch, is PLDT Corporate Communications Head as well as a top GMA executive.

How would GMA handle bad news about these companies?

Atty. Felipe Gozon, now president of GMA, questionably booted out the PROBE Team even as Cheche Lazaro maintained that they exerted due diligence in their report on the PAGCOR chief. Is there a hidden agenda? Now, Mike Enriquez, can you tell the public about all these things?

Can you tell the people with your usual arrogance that your beloved station is impartial and does not have any interests to protect? Shame on all of you in GMA! You have been deceiving the public all these years.


At least ABS-CBN is honest. Everybody knows which companies they are affiliated with. ABS has always been open to any inquiry. GMA, on the other hand, pretends to be impartial but they have their hidden interests!!! Or maybe the joke-of-a-broadcaster that Mike is, he isn't aware that all his beliefs are false! Now. Who has credibility? Mike, do your "home"-work. Know thyself before you sling mud on others!

[Sand Man]

Can we trace the history on this thing? Naa man gud daghan forum threads dri sa internet naglalis kabahin ani. Di daw sakto ang information... Lisod lang sabton kay Tagalog man gud hehehe

Example: TV RATINGS Thread - Page 65 - PinoyExchange

[Sand Man]

I just realized while re-reading the article -- Cong. Michael John Duavit's wife is somewhat of a colleague of mine.

One observation from some of my office mates is: Everyday lain² high-end cars gakuha niya sa office. LOL Di jud sila tantung datu.

[gatsby]

About TV5's challenge to ABS-CBN and GMA7 under the management of Manny Pangilinan.


“We’re ready,” said Vidanes. “When there’s a new player, that’s always a threat.[But] our people are well-taken care of.”
-Cory Vidanes (ABS-CBN Executive)

“TV5 only competes with QTV 11,” and the TV network recently acquired by PLDT chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan was only no. 3 in market share and way behind in advertising revenue, Gozon said.
-Atty. Felipe Gozon (GMA Pres. & CEO)

Whose executive shows professionalism? who's cheap and insecure?

agree kaau ko ani, weeeeee

[gatsby]

@Baeybe_Bryce: GOOD POINTS bro. thumbs up.

[Baeybe_Bryce]

@Baeybe_Bryce: GOOD POINTS bro. thumbs up.

Those are not just mere opinions bro but also serve as an eye-opener to everyone here.

Problem with other people, they are blinded by their beloved station/network that they ought to try hard to convince others that they are the best, they're number 1 and so on when all they got to do is prove it. I find it arrogant seeing those praise-releases on some threads. It's just so sad that other people believe them because no one is correcting their posts.

I'm just defending my beliefs and correcting certain issues. So if that gets into their nerves, sorry but I'm not sorry.

Truth hurts but lies worse. LOL

Live in reality.

[jeremiahjay]

Competition is good.. maayo ni. at least better tv shows in the future. bisan kinsa pay mag number one, ang end-result, good programs..pagkasumu sa thema nga hilak2 balik2 ang istorya...

[trollaccount]

I want to post this just for the sake of "FYI"... let the people be the judges...

POSTED by gher101@yahoo.com at the KYG
GMA 7 had repeatedly maligned ABS-CBN and accused the station of protecting the interests of their owners by being partial. Mike Enriquez was sanctioned by KBP for insinuating that ABS-CBN has political and business interests to protect and therefore, should not be patronized.

Hmm...Let me see...I did a little research and here's what I discovered. Ever wondered why, though GMA 7 was already in existence in the 80's, they didn't play a role in the 1st People Power revolt and/or to the events leading to it? Same reason why, post-Marcos, they didn't have any notable documentary (like ABS's "Batas Militar") or investigative nmaterial on the deposed president and his regime.

Well, Gilberto Duavit, one of the owners of GMA, was a known Marcos crony and a former Malacanang officialunder the dictator!

GMA persisted during Martial Law while ABS was closed down! Mr. Duavit was also the Secretary General of the LAMP Party whose titular head was former President Estrada.

Ever wondered why most, if not all, of the expose's leading to Estrada's impeachment did not originate from GMA's "award-winning" investigative group?

Or why Duavit's son and former GMA executive Cong. Michael John Duavit, was part of the "brat pack" bent on impeaching Davide, Chief Justice during the trial of Erap, whom his father is an ally of?

A congressman in the family...So what is their stand on the pork barrel? Menardo Jimenez, 2nd of GMA's triumvirate, is a member of San Miguel Corporation's board while his son, Butch, is PLDT Corporate Communications Head as well as a top GMA executive.

How would GMA handle bad news about these companies?

Atty. Felipe Gozon, now president of GMA, questionably booted out the PROBE Team even as Cheche Lazaro maintained that they exerted due diligence in their report on the PAGCOR chief. Is there a hidden agenda? Now, Mike Enriquez, can you tell the public about all these things?

Can you tell the people with your usual arrogance that your beloved station is impartial and does not have any interests to protect? Shame on all of you in GMA! You have been deceiving the public all these years.


At least ABS-CBN is honest. Everybody knows which companies they are affiliated with. ABS has always been open to any inquiry. GMA, on the other hand, pretends to be impartial but they have their hidden interests!!! Or maybe the joke-of-a-broadcaster that Mike is, he isn't aware that all his beliefs are false! Now. Who has credibility? Mike, do your "home"-work. Know thyself before you sling mud on others!

ABS and credibility do not seem to mix all too well. The face of their news bureau is a former Vice President and the wife of a politician. Ratings before credibility?

Mike Enriquez and/or Mel Tiangco are more credible journalists than politicians De Castro, Killer Failon, and First Lady wannabe Sanchez.

[Baeybe_Bryce]

ABS and credibility do not seem to mix all too well. The face of their news bureau is a former Vice President and the wife of a politician. Ratings before credibility?

Mike Enriquez and/or Mel Tiangco are more credible journalists than politicians De Castro, Killer Failon, and First Lady wannabe Sanchez.

Be factual. Did you really read what you've quoted? You seem to be a fan of "TVP Vs. 24Oras"


I idolize Jessica Soho and Karen Davila but I'll give this a try. I don't want to argue but just answer this if you have time:


Why was Mel Tianco removed from ABC-CBN N&CA?


Why did KBP suspend Mike Enriquez? (If I remember it right, it's one of reasons why GMA withdrawn its membership from KBP)


If we talk about your "killer failon" questionable credibility

How would you explain this Mr.?

COMGUILD Center for Journalism 2010
Outstanding Male News Presenter - Ted Failon

2010 UP Gandingan Award Winners
Ted Failon – Best news anchor
Ted Failon – Best AM announcer

and you have to take note of this: Tambalang Failon during Sanchez – Most development-oriented AM program


7Th UST Students Choice Awards- 2011
Anchors Ted Failon and Karen Davila, on the other hand, were named the news anchors of choice by Thomasians as they won Students Choice of Male-News and Current Affairs Host and Female-News and Current Affairs Host respectively.


Below is the full list of New Media Philippines' Top 10 Most Followed Journalists on Twitter (PH):

1. Karen Davila (ABS-CBN) - 130,168
2. Kim Atienza (ABS-CBN) - 124,955
3. Julius Babao (ABS-CBN) - 86,051
4. Paolo Bediones (TV-5) - 76,031
5. Ces Drilon (ABS-CBN) - 69,063
6. Ginger Conejero (ABS-CBN) - 51,356
7. Gretchen Fullido (ABS-CBN) - 51,354
8. Atom Araullo (ABS-CBN) - 47,491
9. TJ Manotoc (ABS-CBN) - 47,311
10. Pinky Webb (ABS-CBN) - 38,594

So, the "netizens" and college universities have been fooled then? I wonder how is that possible.