Following a report in the Wall Street Journal this morning, speculation is rife that IPC may be in talks with AOL Time Warner regarding a possible buy out. Although IPC Media has repeatedly denied that it is up for sale, chief executive Sly Bailey recently acknowledged the possibility of a sale or flotation “within the… Continue reading AOL Time Warner May Bid For IPC
IPC Country & Leisure has demonstrated that there is life after the dotcom fallout by declaring the launch of its internet magazine Web User a success. An audited statement for the first three issues released by the publishers suggests that the title has achieved market leadership with an average circulation of 92,000.Since its launch on… Continue reading IPC Declares New Web Magazine A Success
Global marketing group, Cordiant Communications, today warned that the recent economic slowdown, and in particular the decline of the technology sector, will impact this year’s profits. Speaking at the AGM, chairman Charles Scott said that in the light of these more difficult trading conditions, job cuts have been made in a number of Cordiant’s businesses.… Continue reading Economic Downturn Hits Cordiant Jobs And Profits
Channel 4 has promoted Polly Cochrane to managing director of marketing and commercial development, as part of a plan to strengthen its network of commercial brands. The move also sees the promotion of Bill Griffin to head of marketing and Lisa Green to head of 4 Creative. In her new role, Cochrane, who currently oversees… Continue reading Promotions At Channel 4 Strengthen Commercial Brands
The Financial Times has published an open letter to the newly returned Prime Minister, urging him to push ahead with the communications bill, now that the need to keep the media on-side is diminished following the election. The letter, by media reporter Andrew Ward, hints at the media’s displeasure at Chris Smith’s removal “You no… Continue reading FT Urges PM To Push For Action On Communications Bill
Month on MonthNational newspaper circulation data for May 2001 has now been released. The figures reveal a continuing decrease in circulation across all titles in a month on month analysis, with an overall fall of 1.8%.The greatest loss in terms of percentage change in circulation was at the Sunday Express, which lost 10.8% of its… Continue reading National Newspaper ABC Round-Up -May 2001
Following a report in the Wall Street Journal this morning, speculation is rife that IPC may be in talks with AOL Time Warner regarding a possible buy out. Although IPC Media has repeatedly denied that it is up for sale, chief executive Sly Bailey recently acknowledged the possibility of a sale or flotation “within the… Continue reading AOL Time Warner May Bid For IPC
Virgin Radio has announced the launch of a new digital radio station aimed at teenagers. The station named Liquid is billed as; ‘the first pure chart radio service for London’ and will be a music led service featuring news, information and features designed to appeal to a core teenage audience.SMG commercial development director, Lee Roberts… Continue reading Virgin Radio To Launch Liquid At Teenagers
Forrester claims that a pattern is emerging whereby net users who have received gifts ordered online go on to use the service themselves creating a ‘gift spiral’ and thus increased success for online retailers offering such services. As a result of such activity, Forrester believes that the online gift market could be worth as much… Continue reading “Gift Spiral” Will Boost Online Sales, Says Forrester
Emap Digital Travel (EDT) has been sold to internet-based travel technology and distribution group, Online Travel Corporation (OTC) for £2.8m.Paul Keenan, chief executive of Emap Digital, explained the decision, “We have previously stated that we are focusing our online activities towards our strategically important off-line assets. We don’t have a major presence in the travel… Continue reading Emap Offloads Travel Websites For £2.8m
