Reuters had a volatile week, rising 15p to 701.5p on Tuesday but then dropping 20 on Wednesday as a result of market opinion that the company’s stocks had perhaps been overpriced in the past month. News that it had bought Hardwick Stafford Wright, an information supplier to the mutual fund industry, failed to rally the… Continue reading Sharewatch – W/E 16/05/97
The 1997 Banner Survey was published yesterday. The annual study analyses the purchasing and readership habits of computer decision makers in all types of businesses.The survey found that computer buyers in user departments, not IT professionals, are becoming harder to target by marketing campaigns because of a major shift in their reading habits. There has… Continue reading The 1997 Banner Survey
The Saturday edition of the Daily Mail has increased its cover-price by 5p to 45p. A source in the circulations department at Associated Newspapers said that if there were plans for a Monday-Friday price rise he “had not been told about them.”…The Evening Standard, also owned by Associated, is running a 12-week subscription offer which… Continue reading Saturday Mail Increases Cover Price
The number of movie magazine titles are expanding faster than the British film industry at the moment. IPC launched UNCUT last week, following the closure of its Film and TV Week after only ten issues *IPC Closes Film & TV Week. EMAP’s Neon went on sale in December last year and, not to be out… Continue reading First Issue Review – Movieplus
Michael Bukht is standing down as programme controller of Classic FM after more than five years.Bukht, better known as Michael Barry, BBC 2’s Food and Drink programmes chef, has relinquished his position on medical grounds. He has accepted a consultancy role with the GWR Group and will continue his work at the BBC and his… Continue reading Classic Lose Controller
Radio, TV and entertainment group Chrysalis today reported interim results which show a profit of £1.5 million compared with a £2.9m loss last year. Turnover was up 12% to £52.5m.Chrysalis: 0171 221 2213
OKTV, the interactive television service on trial in Scotland *Grampian Approve OKTV, is now distributing free handsets in order to boost penetration.The promotion will be run through the Daily Record and the Sunday Mail, the company is hoping to add around 45,000 users a month as a result of the offer.*Subscribers onlyOKTV: 0171 491 7118
The National Heritage Secretary, Chris Smith, appointed Julian Eccles as his special advisor today.Eccles was formerly a public affairs consultant with the public relations consultancy Hill and Knowlton, where he specialised in broadcasting and IT issues. He has been involved with the Labour Party for many years.Department of National Heritage: 0171 211 6200
Maiden Outdoor has promoted Lesley Bird to the post of national sales manager. She takes over for Sarah Smith who will not be returning from maternity leave.Maiden Outdoor: 0171 838 4000
