UK Living is reported to be relaunching in the autumn to concentrate on original programming. The aim is to move away from the channel’s leisure and lifestyle image and focus on new programming and special events.UK Living: 0171 306 6100
Connect is the new title from Future Publishing. Despite the fact that this magazine has positioned itself as an Internet entertainment title, at first glance it is difficult to tell what it is about. A spaced out Zippy, of Rainbow fame, is this month’s coverboy and he sets the tone for the rest of the… Continue reading First Issue Review – Connect
Eurosport has reorganised its London sales team. International sales managers Tom Keaveny and Lawson Muncaster have both been promoted to sales directors.Eurosport: 0171 468 7777
Revolution , launched today by Haymarket is “a marketing magazine that happens to take new media as its starting point”, according to editor, Stovin Hayter.Front Cover – Revolution Having been on the end of a long phone call from Stovin when he was researching this project, I must admit to a vested interest in saying… Continue reading First Issue Review – Revolution
Scottish Media, which this morning confirmed that it is in merger talks with Grampian (see Scottish Media Moves On Grampian item), has experienced a soar in its share price. The group, which owns STV, began the day at 675p and at 4.04pm was priced at 690p.If the merger went ahead, the addition of Grampian would… Continue reading Scottish Media Soars On Merger Talk
A male version of Ms London and 9 to 5 is set to launch on June 9 in London, according to Campaign. The magazine, to be called IT, will be handed out at Tube stations by former topless models and will focus on music, entertainment and job opportunities. It will have a print-run of 50,000… Continue reading Free Men’s Title To Launch In London
Zenith’s Richard Sunderland has been appointed by Universal McCann as a senior planner/buyer. He will join the company in mid-June.…John Crowther has joined Banks Hoggins O’Shea from AMV.BBDO, also to work as a senior planner.Universal McCann: 0171 436 7711BHO: 0171 314 0000
Bristol United Press, the regional newspaper publisher, has reported annual financial results which show a 26% increase in pre-tax profits to £8.4m. This was on turnover which increased from £61.2m to £62.5m. Improved trading conditions in the South West meant that ad revenue for the group rose 7.9%.BUP: 0117 9343000
Only five national newspapers recorded year on year increases in their six-month NRS figures for April. Both of the Telegraph titles performed well, with the Sunday paper increasing over 22% and the daily growing 17%. Both of the Express titles suffered a loss of readers, with the daily title losing 14.3% and the Sunday losing… Continue reading National Newspaper NRS – April
