United News & Media plc has appointed Tony Tillin to be chief executive officer of Miller Freeman Worldwide; he was previously chief executive of Emap Business Communications. Commenting on the career change, Tillin said: “Miller Freeman has tremendous opportunities for international development, which I am delighted to be able to pursue.”UNM: 0171 921 5031
The BBC’s Annual Report outlines the Corporation’s commitment to becoming a major player in the digital future9% of revenue has been set aside for investment in this area. At the same time, expenditure on existing networks will rise to £500 million in the next five years.Despite the BBC’s current strong financial standing, John Birt, the… Continue reading The BBC Meet The Digital Challenge
French Connection Group Plc has had its knuckles rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority. The ASA’s Monthly Report, published today, has upheld complaints objecting to the clothing company’s use of the slogan ‘fcuk fashion’ in recent advertising campaigns. The complainants thought that the slogan was obscene and a shameful attempt to play on the word… Continue reading Fcuk Told Not To Play On Words
The chief executive of Capital Radio, Richard Eyre is being tipped to become ITV’s first chief executive.The Network centre could not comment on the rumour, but said that an official announcement will be made within the next two days.
Channel 4/S4C was the only terrestrial channel to actually see an increase in its audience share year-on-year, rising 0.2 percentage points in this period to 10.6%. ITV dropped 1.4 percentage points to 32.8%, BBC1 fell by 1.5 percentage points to 30.5% and BBC2 lost 1.6 percentage points to hold an 11.3% share.C5 achieved a share… Continue reading May TV Viewing Round-Up
The European newspaper is changing from a broadsheet to a tabloid format, the new-look hits the news-stands tomorrow morning. A review will appear on Newsline.This will mark the first stage in the paper’s image overhaul, the publication is set to be turned into a magazine early next year.The European: 0171 418 7777
The press barons behind The European are rumoured to be looking to add The Independent and The Independent On Sunday to their media empire. The Barclay brothers are reported to have approached Mirror Group and Independent Newspapers of Ireland, the current owners of The Independent titles, about making a bid for the papers.The Barclay brothers… Continue reading The European Looks For Independence
Channel 5 is consulting with 19 local authorities in the hope of encouraging them to modify the communal aerials on council housing blocks to allow their inhabitants to receive the new channel.Channel 5 is looking at the economics of the upgrade and is considering offering financial assistance to cash-strapped local authorities who agree to take… Continue reading Channel 5 Seeks To Boost Its Audience
A report by Datamonitor into the European networked games industry predicts that combined online merchandising and advertising revenues will outweigh income from subscription and usage charges by the year 2001.Datamonitor: 0171 625 8548
For the final time in his 5 year tenure, Marcus Plantin, ITV Network Director, unveiled the channel’s new season of programmes. In an Engilish country garden setting, the attendants were crowded into a marquee for a slide-show preview of what the different ITV programme genres had to offer.The promotion centred around new dramas starring proven… Continue reading ITV Autumn ’97 Press Launch – Review
