BT today announced that it is to offer consumers an ‘everything you need’ internet package, including a free PC and free weekend calls, for £25.99 per month. The three-year package, called BT Internet PC, also includes installation, tuition and Net access via the BT Internet ISP.John Swingewood, director of BT Internet & Multimedia Services, said… Continue reading BT Offers First Complete Internet Package
Reed International gained 6p yesterday after Deutsche Bank noted an improvement in the publisher and an end to its recent slide in prices. It believes the company’s excellent but under-exploited content will gain in importance as it moves onto the internet. Shares closed at 409źp.Deutsche Bank also likes United News & Media, which lost 5p… Continue reading Sharewatch
Channel 4 has launched a new online resource for advertisers and agencies, the most extensive to have been designed by a media owner for the trade. Called IN4MER, (www.in4mer.com) it will give easy, instant access to channel information to allow informed business decisions to be made via the net.Split into seven sections, the site provides… Continue reading Channel 4 Launches Trade Website For Advertisers
Shares in Carlton Communications continued to fall after it was dropped from the Goldman Sachs European Recommended List last week (see Sharewatch). Prices were down almost 4% to 455˝p.The new Trinity Mirror group saw a drop in prices after it began trading last week following finalisation of the merger agreement between Mirror Group and Trinity… Continue reading Sharewatch
Monday International market research group, Taylor Nelson Sofres, releases its interim financial results today. More details to follow shortly.The Guardian is tonight hosting a seminar to discuss issues surrounding creativity in advertising. The event begins at 6:30pm at the National Film Theatre in London.Tuesday The BBC is to release its annual mission statement to licence… Continue reading The Week Ahead
Future Network announced today that it has acquired the worldwide licence to publish the official magazines for Manchester United and Chelsea football clubs. The specialist publisher, which owns titles including PC Review and Total Football, is to buy Manchester United Magazine, Glory Glory Man United and the Official Chelsea Football Club Magazine from Zone Publishing.The… Continue reading Future Acquires Football Magazines
International market information group, Taylor Nelson Sofres, has this morning posted pre-tax profits up 34% to £12.6 million for the six months ended 30 June 1999. Turnover at the group rose by 10% to £175.7 million over the period.Taylor Nelson, which currently holds the research contract to collect BARB television viewing data, has seized the… Continue reading Taylor Nelson Turns In Record First Half Results
IPC Magazines has launched its £25 million internet business, announced last month (see IPC To Invest £55m In Internet Ventures). Expanding the presence of the group’s brands on the web through e-commerce, the first project of IPC Electric will be a dedicated women’s network to be launched later this year.Led by Rene Carayol, the company… Continue reading IPC Electric Is Unveiled
Month On MonthMonth on month comparisons of the latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulation show that all but seven national newspaper recorded increases in circulation. The Mail On Sunday took on more than 68,569 new sales during the month, and the Sport First enjoyed an 44.9% rise in its circulation.The Sunday People sustained… Continue reading National Newspaper ABC Round-Up – August 1999
Month On MonthMonth on month comparisons of the latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulation show that all but seven national newspaper recorded increases in circulation. The Mail On Sunday took on more than 68,569 new sales during the month, and Sport First enjoyed an 44.9% rise in its circulation.The Sunday People sustained the… Continue reading National Newspaper ABC Round-Up – August 1999
