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
The April Retail Price Index was announced this morning as 156.3, an increase of 0.6% on March and a rise of 2.4% on April 1996.For RPI trends subscribers can access MediaTel’s Encyclomedia section in Talking Windows.
There have been substantial drops in viewing levels to RTE TV and UTV in the Irish Republic with a reassessment of programming policy needed to get viewing levels back, according to a report from the Irish agency the Media Bureau.The Nielsen measurement system for television viewing in Ireland has now been running for seven months… Continue reading Irish TV Suffers Viewing Drop
EMAP Internet Sales has been chosen to represent the UK, German and European Web sites operated by Progressive Networks. Progressive Networks allows Internet users to listen to, or see continuous live ‘broadcasts’ of sound and video.RealAudio and RealVideo transmissions are available from most of the world’s leading broadcasters, record companies, film studios, and event organisers.… Continue reading EMAP Gets Progressive
Mike Wright, currently sales and marketing director at Wolverhampton’s Express and Star, is to join the Newspaper Society in June as commercial development manager within the marketing department.Wright will manage the support service to regional publishers across commercial activities in the local market place and will be responsible for the events programme. He replaces Tim… Continue reading Wright Moves At Newspaper Society
IPC has announced that it will be launching Horse Magazine, a practical monthly title for horse riders, on June 12. This will coincide with the start of the Bramham Horse Trials which the title is sponsoring.Publisher Simon Owen said: “Whilst we enjoy a strong presence in this sector, there is a clear market opportunity for… Continue reading New Title For IPC
