By 1 July 1997 there were 2.068 million homes connected to a cable television system, according to figures released by the ITC, compared to 1.522 million homes in July last year. This puts the current penetration rate at 21.9%, up from 21.3% last July but down 0.1% from April 1997.Figures for cable operators put Cable… Continue reading Cable Homes Rise To Over 2 Million
IPC has revamped its monthly title 19. The new-look, which begins with the October issue, includes a glossy format and an extra 32 pages. Cover-price remains £1.70.IPC: 0171 261 5000
Interim results at CIA Group show that turnover has increased by 17% to £444m, while pre-tax profits went up 2% to £3.5m. Client account gains of £152m (£110m in 1996), including Visa and Candy/Hoover across Europe, were also announced.CIA is also expected to meet WPP executives next week to discuss areas of co-operation, though CIA… Continue reading Profits Show Small Rise At CIA
Independent Newspapers, the Irish-based media group, has announced a 50% increase in interim pre-tax profits to Ir£39 million. There was strong growth in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand though Ireland was the group’s best performing area.Independent Newspapers: 00 353 1873 1666
Turnover on 6 sheet posters has grown by 300% since 1991, according to a recent survey by poster specialist Poster Publicity. The format now accounts for over a third of all roadside outdoor ad revenue and is dominated by food, entertainment, media and drink advertisers.The research also suggests that the market has been inflation free… Continue reading 6 Sheet Turnover Rises 300%
Newsquest, the regional newspaper publishing company, has sold some former Westminster Press titles to Bristol United Press for £35m.The titles disposed of formed the Wessex subsidiary of Westminster which Newsquest bought for £305m last August (subscribers see Newsquest Buys Westminster Press For £305m). It consists of 11 paid-for and free Westcountry titles including the Bath… Continue reading Newsquest Sells Titles
City rumours are growing today that WPP is set to make an offer for PR company Buchanan Communications. It is believed that any takeover would be in the region of £15 million. The move would follow AMV’s acquisition of PR firm Fishburn Hedges for the same figure two years ago.
Quality Market The ABC figures for March-August reveal that among the daily broadsheets the Financial Times recorded the largest year on year growth, with an increase of 6% to 316,879. The Daily Telegraph remains the biggest selling quality daily, with a circulation of 1.112 million, an increase of 5.7%. The Times and the Guardian both… Continue reading National Press Round-Up – August
The National Magazine company will be launching a new magazine pilot next spring. The as-yet unnamed title, aimed at parents, will be a spin-off of women’s monthly magazine She.National Magazine Company: 0171 439 5000
United News & Media today announced interim pre-tax profits of £174m, up 15% on last year. This figure is before Channel 5 and exceptions are taken into account. Turnover was up 9% to £1.084 billion.In its broadcasting and entertainment division, Anglia and Meridian’s combined NAR share was up from 18.1% to 18.5%, while TSMS was… Continue reading Profits Jump 15% At UNM
