The Guardian has announced that it will be sponsoring the prestigious Edinburgh International Television Festival. The annual event, which attracts around 1,500 delegates, will from now on be known as the Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival. This year’s event will take place from August 22-25.Guardian: 0171 239 9696
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
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
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
Adscene, the regional newspaper publisher, is in advanced takeover talks with another regional group, according to today’s Independent.While it is understood that a number of companies have expressed an interest in bidding for Adscene, serious talks are only taking place with one publisher. Whilst the exact identity of this party is unknown, Northcliffe, Trinity and… Continue reading Adscene ‘Talking To Bidder’
Taylor Nelson AGB, the research company which holds the BARB measurement contract, last night launched its new system aimed at monitoring digital TV viewing.The Television Audience Research Information System (TARiS) is aimed at providing “clients with up-to-date solutions to meet a growing need for digital monitoring.” It will complement the current BARB system to provide… Continue reading Taylor Nelson Launch TARiS
The Arts Council has awarded £92.25 million of National Lottery funding to three film franchises. Pathe Productions, The Film Consortium and DNA Film Ltd. The money will be used to make 90 films over the next 6 years.The investment is intended to enable the consortia to work on a variety of films, as they do… Continue reading Big Boost For British Film Industry
Speaking at the annual general meeting of United News & Media Lord Steven of Ludgate, the company’s chairman, said that he was “pleased to report that the Express is making good progress” with its redesign being “well received by readers.”He announced that circulation of the titles has now stabilised and weekday sales have exceeded the… Continue reading United Pleased With Express
Xfm, the winner of the last London FM licence, has announced that Katz Radio Sales will become its sales house.Chris Parry, managing director of the Indie radio station, said: “The commonality between Xfm and Katz has become so apparent over the months: we have both had our separate past struggles and share an overwhelming desire… Continue reading Xfm Appoints Sales House
