Carlton Communications is reported to be one of the leading contenders for Rank’s film distribution business.The business was put up for sale last week and analysts are predicting offers of £100 million. However, the rights to many of the films in Rank’s library have already been sold; this could mean that the price tag will… Continue reading New Rank For Carlton
Marshall Advertising has realigned its media planning and buying into Ideal Media. Marshall’s media director, Jeff Taylor has joined Ideal as a director and partner.Ideal will now accommodate all Marshall’s full-service clients and, at the same time, pursue independent business.
Sold is a new business title that is targeting sales professionals from all industries. It is reported that the magazine will be sent free to 10,000 sales managers and directors. Sold will have a strong lifestyle and consumer feel.
Scottish Television has failed to include its £8 million investment, representing its 20% stake, in GMTV in its preliminary results. GMTV did not generate any profits in 1996, but STV revealed strong preliminary results for 1996 with a 40 % rise in pre-tax profits *STV Profits Rise 40%.Gary Hughes, financial director of STV claims that… Continue reading STV Writes Off GMTV Investment
The Media Business is reported to be looking to open an office in Scotland. The agency already has a number of Scotland-based clients on its books. Opening a branch on the other side of Hadrian’s Wall will help to increase the agency’s links with the Scots.
In an interview with Newsline, Bob Whooton, ISBA’s director of media services, welcomed the increased competition that Channel 5 will bring to the market place. Whooton feels that it is imperative that Channel 5 is given a chance: “There is a lot of misinformation flying about the industry, but Channel 5 has a very commercially… Continue reading ISBA Wishes Channel 5 Every Success
Details of ITV’s and Channel 4’s plans for their joint-venture digital multiplex are beginning to emerge *ITV And C4 Join Forces For Digital Launch.The two companies are reported to be working on a jointly produced TV channel that would be available on their multiplex. The two networks are also said to be considering forming an… Continue reading ITV And Channel 4 Announce Digital Plans
Following the recent launch of EMAP’s new sales house, EMAP Internet Sales EMAP Creates Web Sales House, Newsline met Carol Dukes, director of EMAP Online, to discuss the issues surrounding advertising on the Internet.As one would imagine, Dukes is extremely positive about the future of the Internet and its ability to survive as an advertising… Continue reading Interview: Carol Dukes, Director Of EMAP Online
Channel 5 had hoped to increase its penetration by doing distribution deals with cable companies, but this plan has run into trouble.Undisclosed cable operators are now reported to be demanding free advertising on Channel 5 in return for carriage. Channel 5 is said to find these terms unacceptable.The negotiations were being carried out centrally by… Continue reading Cables Crossed With Channel 5
