Tim McCabe is to join BBJ Media Services filling the role of head of radio left by the departure of Rupert Garrett (subscribers see Rupert Garrett To Join GWR). McCabe will leave his current post as press and radio buyer at The Network next month.…Stan Park has been appointed as Talk Radio’s commercial director, second… Continue reading Appointment Briefs
A survey by Taylor Nelson AGB reveals that 46% of respondents would be “quite interested” in buying a box to receive digital television. Only 6% however would want digital TV “as soon as it was available”.Price is obviously an important factor and most people would want it to cost under £100 while heavier viewers would… Continue reading 46% Interested In Digital Box
A number of key radio industry figures have attacked the BBC for promoting its own radio services on BBC television. The Corporation’s recent “Perfect Day” production is quite possibly the catalyst for the criticism as it is seen as a three or four minute solo-spot advertisement. An advertisement for which, much to the chagrin of… Continue reading Radio Industry Denounces BBC’s Self-Promotion
Southnews has reported a 38% year on year rise in interim pre-tax profits from £2.68 million to £3.7 million. Strong growth in recruitment advertising helped lift turnover 14% to £21m.The regional newspaper publisher said that while it was interested in further acquisitions, it was not prepared to pay the prices being asked.Southnews: 0181 424 8883
Sir Robin Biggam, the ITC Chairman, has said that the digital age would not lead to a decrease in quality and diversity by ITV companies.Speaking at a Voice of the Listener conference yesterday, Sir Robin stressed that ITV licensees remained committed to the concept and principles of public services and positive programming requirements: while there… Continue reading ITC Believes In Digital
The ITC has announced the appointment of the Archbishop of York, the Most Rev and Rt Hon Dr David Hope, to chair the Central Religious Advisory Committee which advises the BBC, the ITC and the Radio Authority on religion.Dr Hope has experience of broadcasting for both the BBC and independent television and “welcomes the opportunity… Continue reading Archbishop Appointed By ITC
The Internet recently faced what was perhaps its biggest test to date. The world logged on in anticipation of Judge Hiller Zobel’s announcement of the fate of Louise Woodward. His decision was to be posted first on the Internet and disseminated from there. In theory then, anyone in the world was allowed access to the… Continue reading Web Round-Up W/E 21/11/97
Granada Group has this morning announced annual financial results which show a 35% increase in pre-tax profits to £650 million. Turnover in this period increased from £3.8 billion to £4 billion.The group stressed its commitment to developing its media operation which it considers a “core” business. In the media division profits rose 20% to £188… Continue reading Granada Shows Good Media Growth
Atom Publishing is preparing to launch a film magazine which will be given away free at all United Cinemas International (UCI) venues. UCI has awarded a three year contract to Atom to publish the magazine for UCI customers throughout the UK and Eire.The first issue of Blast is planned for April 1998 and will circulate… Continue reading UCI Cinema-Goers Magazine To Launch
The Times‘ Saturday edition is to receive a considerable redesign and repackaging by owners News International. This weekend’s edition sees the launch of a new children’s supplement called Meg@ which follows hot on the heels of Metro, the new arts, entertainment and listings magazine. Go is to replace Car 97 covering “everything from motorbikes to… Continue reading The Saturday Times Gets Repackage And New Section
