Latest national newspaper ABC figures show that the overall market has declined by over 920,000 copies (3.3%) year on year for the period March-August 1998. The continues a decline trend that has been running for some time now.The two Express titles have been suffering circulation losses for a few years now, but compared to last… Continue reading National Newspaper ABC Summary – August 1998
Channel 5 announced this week that Chris Shaw is to become its new controller of news, current affairs and documentaries. He replaces Tim Gardam, who has been appointed director of programmes at Channel 4.Shaw is currently editor of 5 News, and said of the move: “I’m thrilled to be taking on this challenge at Channel… Continue reading Channel 5 Appoints New News Controller
Tension continues to mount today in what has become a sparring match between the media giants of the British industry. A mystery bidder has reportedly launched a rival bid for the Manchester United FC, after last week saw both Sky and Man Utd constantly in the headlines following Sky’s £623.4 million takeover offer.US investment bank… Continue reading Football Champions vs Media Giants Continues
IPC Magazines has completed its first lifestyle questionnaire exercise, producing detailed and accurate information on its readers and their views on media consumption and related matters.The research was carried out by a mass mailing of over 750,000 questionnaires, and will be made available to external companies wishing to obtain detailed lifestyle information as well as… Continue reading IPC Shares Its Market Findings
The France-based pornography channel Eurotica Rendez Vous is subject to an order which went into force at midnight last night which declares the channel unacceptable, effectively banning it.Culture Secretary Chris Smith received notification of the pornographic service from the Independent Television Commission (ITC) in March (see ITC Calls For Proscription Of Porn Channel), and under… Continue reading Satellite Porn Channel Gets The Chop
Ulster TV’s interim financial results released today for the last six months revealed an increase in turnover of 6.3%, taking it up to a total of £18 million. Pre-tax profit showed a rise of 24.1%, and earnings per share were up by nearly 27% to 5.94p.In March, Ulster TV forecast that 1998 would be a… Continue reading Ulster TV Results Feel Effects Of Competition
Monday A National Newspaper ABC Round-Up for August 1998 will be available on Newsline and in the Press features list.Ulster TV releases interim financial results.Tuesday Independent Radio, owner of eight regional stations including Scot FM, releases interim financial results.The Retail Prices Index for August will be announced.Wednesday Newsline will be interviewing Cabal Communications’ managing director,… Continue reading The Week Ahead
http://www.kiss100.co.uk/Let’s not beat about the bush – there is not a great deal to see on the Kiss FM website. Pretty much what you see is what you get, you can judge this book by its cover and all the other clichés which go something like that.As most commercial bodies with sites on the net,… Continue reading Website Of The Week – Kiss FM
The Daily Telegraph is launching a senior appointments supplement in its Thursday and Sunday editions. Printed on pink paper, the section is called Business File and will feature high profile appointments of salaries £50,000 and above.The title has dropped readership according to the latest NRS figures, falling 13% to a total of 2,358,000. However, the… Continue reading Business File Opened By The Telegraph
Reports have emerged this week that IPC is planning to launch its popular laddish monthly Loaded overseas.Although IPC would not specify exactly which countries it would be targeting, it did indicate that English-speaking and European countries were being considered for launches, presumably meaning Australia and the US are potential targets. Property director at IPC, Rebecca… Continue reading IPC Lads Go Abroad
