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TV listing and shopping magazines have the greatest circulation totals in the UK, according to today’s consumer magazine July to December 2006 concurrent release from the ABC.Sky’s subscriber magazine, which has now been taken over by News International’s News Magazines division (see News International Company Scoops Sky Mag Contract), has a total circulation of more… Continue reading ABC Results Jul-Dec 2006: TV Listings On Top Whilst Digital Only Mag A Success

Reed Elsevier’s revenues were up 4% in 2006, to £5.3 million, driven by a 10% increase in digital revenues. Organic revenue growth was 5% despite the weak education markets. Organic adjusted operating profit was 8%, reflecting underlying margin improvement across the rest of the business. Overall operating margin was up 0.3% points at reported exchange… Continue reading Reed Elsevier Revenues Up 4% In 2006

Western Europe and North America continue to lead the digital satellite pay-TV market in subscribers and revenue, but the fastest growth over the next several years will come from other areas, especially Asia, according to a new report from In-Stat. Key satellite market trends include consolidation in established markets, interactivity, HD, launches, and bundling, the… Continue reading Rapid Growth For Digital Satellite TV In Asia

More than 5.3 million adults on average tuned in to see Arsenal’s gripping extra time victory away to Bolton last night, giving BBC One a 24.7% viewing share between 8pm and 10pm.As the Gunners shot into the last 16 of the FA Cup, 4.6 million adults on average watched Russell Brand host the Brit Awards,… Continue reading Arsenal Triumph Over Brits

BBC Worldwide has appointed Garth Ancier, former senior executive of Fox, NBC and CNN, to the newly created post of president of its US division.He will be responsible for all of BBC Worldwide’s US activity, including its DVD sales business. He will report to chief executive of BBC Worldwide, John Smith.In addition, Ancier will oversee… Continue reading BBC Worldwide Appoints US Head

Tickets are selling fast for MediaTel Group’s forthcoming ‘Future of Consumer Magazines’ seminar, which will see top industry figures debating the key issues facing the sector.With recent announcements confirming the session’s panel line-up, the event is set to be both informative and lively. Marc Mendoza, Media Planning Group managing partner, was confirmed as the latest… Continue reading Tickets Selling Fast For Consumer Magazine Seminar

Telefonica executives are to meet today to discuss the sale of its production subsidiary Endemol. Options which could be discussed at the board meeting in Madrid include an open auction or an invitation to the major groups who have shown an interest in the Big Brother producer. Groups which have been linked to the sale… Continue reading Telefonica Board Meets To Discuss Endemol Sale

What’s on TV‘s mobile service is launching onto the Vodafone live!, O2 Active and Orange World portals, taking the brand to millions of mobile users to give them easy access to up to the minute TV news and programme listings.The mobile deals follow the launch last month of www.whatsontv.co.uk (see What’s On TV To Launch… Continue reading What’s On TV Expands Mobile Service

Vincent Bollore could be about to call for another extraordinary general meeting of Aegis shareholders as he attempts to finally have his candidates placed on the board. If it goes ahead, this will be the third EGM Bollore has called. Currently with a 29.1% share in Aegis, Bollore’s attempts to have his candidates, Philippe Germond… Continue reading Bollore Could Call Third Aegis EGM

A new fashion magazine is set to launch in the UK and beyond in the spring, potentially taking the place of the once successful style bible, The Face.The high-end fashion and culture mag, Plastique, will be published four times a year, and is set to have a cover price of £3.80.Plastique, founded by Benjamin Shrimpton,… Continue reading New Fashion Mag To Face The Market