‘Making sure that we do market research right’ was the theme of last week’s evening MRG meeting at Leo Burnett – what market research standards are and why we need them.First up was Jennie Beck from the Beck Consultancy, who commented that the notion of transparency was increasingly replacing the idea of confidentiality – that… Continue reading MRG Meeting 18/05/99 – Making Sure That We Get It Right
Haymarket magazines, publisher of Marketing, Campaign and Stuff, has announced that it is to launch a new consumer magazine focused around the internet.The new title, called the net, aims to capitalise on growing public interest in the internet, and is due for launch on 18 June at an introductory cover price of £1.99, which will… Continue reading Haymarket To Launch New Internet Consumer Title
Venture Capitalist 3i has today announced a £14 million management buy-in of Paragon Publishing, which will fuel expansion of the publisher and spawn further magazine launches. Based in Bournemouth, Paragon publishes consumer magazines for users of video games, internet surfers and computer enthusiasts, and has 14 regular titles including Play, PowerStation, and 64 Magazine.3i has… Continue reading Paragon Publisher In Management Buy-Out
The value of digital radio, in terms of consumer benefit at least, was questioned by the panel of the inaugural MediaTel Media Question Time on Monday evening. Ginger Media Group’s Adam Bowie asked the panel whether they thought that radio broadcasters should offer free receiver equipment in the same way as BSkyB and ONdigital have… Continue reading Media Panel Split On The Value Of Digital Radio
Future Publishing, producer of home computing and video game magazines, has today announced that it is to seek a listing on the London Stock Exchange in June. The float is expected to be valued at around £500 million.In connection with the listing, a new company is being formed – The Future Network – which will… Continue reading Future Publishing Seeks London Stock Exchange Listing
Southnews, publisher of paid-for and free newspapers in London and the Home Counties, has announced its preliminary results for the 53 weeks to 3 April 1999, which showed that profit before tax has increased by 63% to £12.1 million. Earnings per share were also up by 27% from last year to 40.2p, and revenues for… Continue reading Southnews Reports 63% Increase In Pre-Tax Profit
Carlton Communications has revealed that it is to invest over £150 million in digital media this year, £100 million of which will go into ONdigital, in its results for the 6 months ended 31 March 1999. The media group also aims to double Carlton’s output for ITV and other channels within the next three years.… Continue reading Carlton Communications Announces Ten-Point Plan
The Radio Authority has upheld ten complaints against eight different commercial radio stations, after receiving a total of 79 complaints this quarter.In its quarterly bulletin, the RA upheld two complaints against London station Xfm. One complainant said that he was abused and ridiculed when he was put on air after calling the station, and another… Continue reading RA Upholds Complaints Against Commercial Radio Stations
Southnews experienced a healthy rise of 25p to 600p yesterday after announcing a 63% increase in pre-tax profit with its financial results for the year ended 3 April (see Newsline). This morning the newspaper group’s shares had risen a further 2˝p to 602˝p.Carlton Communications, which releases its interim financial results today (details to follow on… Continue reading Sharewatch
