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The Express is replacing its Preview section with a Friday Special. Anne Robinson has a column in the new section, which will be edited by the Express’s features editor, Jack Wright.Express Newspapers: 0171 928 8000

Leo Burnett’s media department has seen a number of changes this week. Tony Emment has been promoted to group media director of the Procter and Gamble buying unit and, media directors Simon Francis and Mathew Blackborn now sit on the agency board.Leo Burnett: 0171 591 9111

Lisa Pollard, advertisement marketing manager, IPC MagazinesIn this paper, I will summarise the progress made so far in measuring magazine advertising effects. I will then look ahead to suggest what we may expect future developments to be.So, as we stare down the barrel of a new millennium, I will draw upon some wisdom which is… Continue reading Lisa Pollard – ‘Standing Up To Be Counted, Evaluating The Effectiveness Of
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Justin Sampson, director of operations, Radio Advertising BureauAs the oldest of broadcast media, radio has had to re-define itself over the course of this century to adapt to new competitive media. But then, the medium itself is undergoing dramatic growth in the number of stations competing for listeners ears. Ten years ago a station that… Continue reading Justin Sampson – ‘The Evolution Of Listening Behaviour’, A
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Computer Shopper and Computer Buyer are searching for sponsorship partners for their Internet sites, cover-mounted CD-Roms and disks and their regular buying advice booklets.Both titles are increasing the frequency of their cover-mounted extras.Dennis Publishing: 0171 631 1433

IPC magazines has announced that Loaded editor James Brown will be leaving the title to join the rival GQ, published by Conde Nast.Brown, who has edited the title since its launch four years ago, said: “I am now 31, and a great believer in letting the younger talent come through.” IPC says that it expects… Continue reading Loaded Editor Quits For Rival

The Sunday Business will be undergoing a revamp over the next couple of weeks as it celebrates its first birthday this weekend. A TV listings section will be launched along with special editorial for small and medium-sized businesses. There will also be an expanded IT and economics section.A spokesman for the title told Newsline that… Continue reading Sunday Business To Undergo Revamp

The Conservative Party gained more editorial coverage in the national press for its election ad campaign than any other advertiser in the first quarter of 1997, according to the latest Ads That Make News survey by Propeller Marketing Communications.From January to March 57 stories were written about the Tories’ ads, whilst Labour’s got 24, and… Continue reading Ads That Make News Survey Published

After putting back its launch 4 times * Rapture To Launch “Very Soon”, the cable channel Rapture has finally secured cable carriage and aims to begin broadcasting in June. The youth-orientated channel, backed by United News & Media, has now negotiated carriage deals with Cable & Wireless, Comcast, Cabletel and Telewest.Rapture will be based at… Continue reading Rapture Launches

In selected areas, The Independent’s Saturday edition will be sold for 30p from this week. This represents a 50% reduction on the usual price. The paper would not comment on how long this promotion will last.