TuesdayITV is holding its annual sponsorship seminar, Newsline will be reporting from the event.WednesdayGranada’s half year profits are announced. GWR Group’s Finals are released, they are expected to show strong growth.ThursdayThe Daily Mail and General Trust’s interim results are published. Newsline‘s Programme Analysis will be looking at ITV’s Bodyguards. The Retail Prices Index for May… Continue reading The Week Ahead
In a bid to increase its youth market share, fashion chain C&A is sponsoring MTV Europe’s Turned On Europe programming for the second year running.Turned On Europe 2 aims to capture on film young people’s attitude and opinions about style and image.MTV: 0171 478 6615
Cable & Wireless Communications has appointed Rapier Stead & Bowden to handle the advertising for the first phase of the new company’s launch. The agency will work alongside C&WC’s media planning consultancy, Michaelides and Bednash and media buyers, The Media Business Group.Rapier will provide the creative lead for all communications, which will include advertising, PR,… Continue reading C&WC Appoints Agency
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.
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
The Daily Telegraph is still the highest selling paper in this sector, selling 1,132,789 copies in May. This represents a 6.5% market share and an 8.9% increase for the last 6 monthly period year-on-year. The Times is also seeing an increase in sales in this period rising from 669,640 from December to May 1996 to… Continue reading National Press Round-Up – May ABCs
Granada this morning confirmed that it is in talks with Yorkshire Tyne-Tees Television regarding a complete buyout of its neighbouring broadcaster.A statement from Granada said: “The boards confirm that they are in preliminary discussions regarding an offer by Granada for all the share capital of Yorkshire not already owned by Granada, which would have a… Continue reading Granada Confirms YTTV Interest
The Advertising Agency Register is setting-up a separate register for new media agencies. The new service launches in September.The Advertising Agency Register: 0171 437 3357
