Following the previous ABC audit, the food magazine market continues its downward spiral in circulation in the Jan – Jun 1999 figures. Only 3 magazines, Somerfield Magzine, Sainsbury’s-The Magazine and BBC Good Food, recorded any improvement in year-on-year comparisons. Six monthly comparisons paint an equally bleak picture with all but 2 magazines experiencing a drop… Continue reading Food Magazines’ Circulation Decline Continues
BSkyB has denied that it will withhold broadcasting rights to some sports events for OnDigital, like the Ryder Cup and UEFA Cup football, in response to being denied access to UEFA Champion’s League matches.When contacted by Newsline, a spokesperson reiterated a previous statement made by BSkyB chief executive Tony Ball stating it was ‘unfair that… Continue reading Sky Deny Threat To Withhold Sports Rights
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:
BSkyB has announced that it is to join forces with videogame manufacturer Sega, next month, in a cross-promotional campaign for the launch of Sega’s new Dreamcast console. The deal, the first BSkyB has struck with a hardware company, will include traditional and online marketing, as well as the launch of a Sky-branded football game for… Continue reading Sky And Sega Join Forces For Dreamcast Launch
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
