The Mirror Group is reported to be planning to launch a company that would provide programme packages to the cable industry. The Mirror Group is said to be talking to Flextech, the second largest cable and satellite programmer in the UK, about becoming a partner in its proposed venture.
The Bank of England today raised interest rates by 0.25% to 6.5%. This is the first rate change to be decided independently by the bank.
Average weekly Cinema admissions in April grew 0.7% year on year to reach 2.67 million. Over the whole month a total of 11.4 million people went to the cinema which is the highest April figure since 1974.The Cinema Advertising Association gave the Star Wars films and Space Jam as reasons for the high attendances during… Continue reading Star Wars Help April Cinema Admissions Grow
Channel Islands Communications (TV) Ltd has announced record trading profits for the year ending 31 March 1997.Operating profits increased 10% to £1.4 million and turnover increased 11% to £10.6 million. The good news sent earnings per share up 8% to 9.12p.The chairman of the TV company, John Riley said that broadcasting interests experienced growth in… Continue reading In The Right Channel
The International Federation of Audit Bureau of Circulations has approved a reporting and measurement standard for audits of Internet Web site activity. This is the first time international accountability standards have been established for media audits. Gloria Jarman, IFABC secretary general, said: “this fosters growth in the web as an international advertising medium.”The IFABC’s standards… Continue reading Internet Audits Approved
Pearl and Dean, the cinema ad sales house, has beaten the incumbent Carlton Screen Advertising to the sales contract for Showcase Cinemas. This deal includes 197 screens and boosts Pearl and Dean’s share of this market to over 30%.Pearl and Dean: 0171 636 5252
The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising has named two new members for its 1997-98 media policy group. David Connolly, executive media director of Leo Burnett, and Jim Marshall, managing director of the Media Centre replace Adrian Birchill of MediaVest and Alan Brydon of CIA Medianetwork.The other members are: Ray Kelly (chairman) – Carat UK Mark… Continue reading Marshall And Connolly Join IPA Media Policy Group
Haymarket has said that it will be incorporating Motor-Presses Stuttgart’s monthly Complete Car into its weekly Autocar from July 2.Haymarket: 0171 413 4136
Amateur Photographer is producing its biggest ever annual erotica issue. The special issue will include interviews with Playboy photographers and examples from their portfolios; the aim of course is to help readers improve their camera technique!The issue is on sale today for £2.00.IPC: 0171 261 5100
Capital Sales and Marketing, the new sales business resulting from the merger of MSM and Capital Radio Sales *Capital Restructures Sales, has announced its new team. The new division has eight account teams who will sell air time across all Capital owned radio stations to both agencies and advertisers. These teams will be headed by… Continue reading A Capital Team
