Here is a full breakdown of each title’s performance in the latest ABC audit, by publisher. The titles lists are not entirely exhaustive as certain magazines may not have reported in the previous period or may not have been classed a consumer magazine. This list, therefore, is intended as a guide to the performance of… Continue reading January-June 1999 ABCs – Performance By Publisher
A full breakdown of each magazine’s performance in the latest ABC audit, by publisher, is available to subscribers in the Press features list.The titles lists are not entirely exhaustive as certain magazines may not have reported in this or the previous period or may not have been classed a consumer magazine. This list, therefore, is… Continue reading January-June 1999 ABCs – Performance By Publisher
Year on year comparison for the women’s weekly magazine sector show continued increases in the number of sales. During the January to June ’99 period net sales within the sector were up to just over 8.2 million. The total circulation of women’s weeklies increased significantly by 63%, although this was again due in part to… Continue reading OK Continues To Outperform Its Rivals
Cordiant, who unveiled strong interims results earlier this week, saw it share drop. At close of trading yesterday the company’s share price stood at 175p, down 2˝p on the previous day.The closing prices of media company shares yesterday were:
The BBC’s commercial internet site beeb.com has reported total earnings, in the period January-July 1999, to be up 93% on total earnings for last year. beeb.com, which is run by BBC Worldwide, predicts that it is set for a four-fold increase in revenue, year-on-year.The commercial success of beeb.com is likely to fuel the debate over… Continue reading Beeb.com Continues To Perform Well
Mark Jarvis is become the broadcast director at Carat, following Dave King’s departure. King last week joined EMAP On Air to become sales director (Newsline). Ally McCoist is joining ITV Sport to become part of its football commentary team, to provide analysis for ITV’s Champions League and FA Cup matches. His appointment comes a week… Continue reading Newsline Brief
News International has created a new magazine division following its purchase of London News Property. News Magazine Holdings will be headed up by Matthew Watkins, the current ad manager for Times Newspapers Magazines.News International: 0171 782 6000
According to a survey conducted by Incorporated Society of British Advertisers (ISBA), advertisers are spending more of their money on media research to supplement existing research currently provided by the industry. 74% of the respondents stated that they were carrying out superstructural media research, with 62% regarding it as an ongoing investment.Some of the other… Continue reading ISBA Survey Shows Advertisers Want More Media Research
According to figures released by Radio Advertising Bureau, British Telecom was top radio advertiser for the April-June 1999 period. The telecommunications company spent £2.3m on adverts for their BT Highway, Reconnection and Chatterday brands. National Lottery organiser Camelot recorded 60% year-on-year increase in advertising spend, to take the second place spot. Third place went to… Continue reading BT Top Radio Advertiser For April-June
BBC One has unveiled details of its Autumn 1999 programme schedule. The channel promises rich and diverse dramas, mixed with new comedy and landmark science and factual programmes ‘not found on any other mainstream channel’.Highlights of the £195 million schedule include a trilogy of programmes focusing on the effect conflict has on people during this… Continue reading BBC Autumn Schedule Details
