More European Union funding for Europe’s audiovisual industry is expected to be agreed in 1999. A Communication adopted by the EC stresses the need for a financial instrument to attract more private-sector investment to audiovisual production. It recognised a number of ideas put forward at a recent conference in Birmingham under the banner of the… Continue reading EU: More funds for industry?
So the time has come when the major terrestrial channels announce their new programme schedules for the Autumn. First up is ITV which says its programmes will reflect the lives, interests and concerns of viewers.Among the gems on offer this year is the drama series Grafters starring Robson Green and Stephen Tompkinson. This is about… Continue reading ‘Refreshment, Renewal And Reality,’ Says ITV
An amendment to Germany’s Criminal Code has banned the advertising of lotteries or other forms of gambling involving chance if they have not been officially approved. Infringements can be punished by a fine or a prison sentence of up to one year. The new regulation applies equally to services from outside Germany, such as via… Continue reading DE: New tough law
Broker Merrill Lynch has given Telewest Communications a buy recommendation following “increased efficiency” at the cable company.Telewest’s interims, due on the 6 August, should show EBITDA growth of 230% to £56 million on turnover up 24%, according to the report. This is a raise on Merrill Lynch’s previous forecasts which gave EBITDA for 1998 of… Continue reading Merrill Lynch Upgrades Telewest Report
Regional newspaper publisher, Newsquest, has appointed Simon Bradshaw as editor of the Newsquest Sussex titles, which include the Evening Argus.Bradshaw is currently executive editor at the Daily Record in Glasgow.Newsquest: 0171 420 2700
Commercial radio’s advertising awards, the Aerials, will this year introduce awards for ‘craft skills’. The new categories will be Best Direction, Best Sound Design and Best Casting.A separate panel of judges, convened by the Association of Radio Specialists, will listen to all the ads shortlisted for the awards and select the winners in the Craft… Continue reading Aerial Radio Awards To Reward ‘Craft Skills’
Culture Secretary Chris Smith has decided that vacancies on the Independent Television Commission, the Radio Authority and the Broadcasting Standards Commission will be advertised in the press for the first time.This follows the first ever advertising of BBC Governorships in March this year (see BBC Governorships To Be Advertised For The First Time). Advertisements will… Continue reading Vacancies On Broadcasting Public Bodies To Get Press Advertising For First Time
Scottish Media Group (SMG) has announced the appointment of Des Hudson as managing director of its publishing division. He takes over from Andrew Flanagan.SMG’s publishing division includes the Glasgow-based newspapers the Herald and the Evening Times.Subscribers can access the Press Planner by selecting “Press” from the drop-down box at the top of this page.Scottish Media… Continue reading Scottish Media Group Appoints New Publishing MD
UK Media research company, MAGTrack, has been bought by US rival, Harvey Research. After having considered offers from a number of groups, MAGTrack’s owner, Ian Owen-Ward, felt that Harvey was the best candidate to serve the existing client base.Harvey’s president, Bill McBride, believes that the acquisition will strengthen the company’s position in Europe.Commenting on the… Continue reading MAGTrack Bought By US-Based Harvey Research
It is understood that Kelvin MacKenzie, former Mirror Group deputy chief executive, has now entered exclusive talks in his bid for Talk Radio.McKenzie’s consortium, TalkCo, submitted a bid for CLT-ufa’s 62.3% stake in Talk last week (see MacKenzie Closes In On Talk). The offer is believed to be around £27 million. TalkCo is being backed… Continue reading MacKenzie Enters Talk Talks
