The Box is the new television magazine aimed at 25-44 year old ABC1 men. The title hit the news-stands yesterday with a first-issue cover-price of £1, it is normally priced at £1.95.The Box is a good read but, the test will be to see if people are willing to spend money on a feature-based TV… Continue reading First Issue Review – The Box
Following the recent restructuring at Laser *Laser Changes Directors, two more senior employees have been made redundant. Simon Kershaw, a group manager and Farrar Butt, an operations executive, are the latest casualties.Meanwhile, Lowe Group vice-chairman, David Jones, is replacing John Farrell as group chairman of DMB & B.Associated Newspapers are reported to have promoted the… Continue reading Payroll Changes
The Sunday Times will be expanding its Style supplement by twelve pages to cover health and beauty for the first time. The change takes place on March 16.The paper is also reportedly planning a new section called Capital, a London-focused magazine. It is expected to launch on April 6 and have around 30 pages.News International:… Continue reading Sunday Times Style Expands
The Independent Radio and Television Commission has officially awarded a ten year broadcast contract to Radio Ireland.The station now has clearance to begin test transmissions and are to start broadcasting this St Patrick’s Day, March 17.Radio Ireland: 003531 830 9300
N64 Magazine, the latest addition to Future Publishing’s computing portfolio, is to launch on March 27.The launch has been timed to coincide with the UK release of Nintendo 64; N64 aims to provide readers with an authoritative and enthusiastic guide to the new games console.Publisher, Chris Power, commented: “We have assembled a hand-picked team of… Continue reading N64 Hits The Stores
IPC Magazines SouthBank Group has appointed Jean Egbunike as senior marketing manager on Essentials and Family Circle magazines. She joins the marketing and promotions team from the Weekend Telegraph, where she worked as promotions manager/editor in Young Telegraph.IPC: 0171 261 6575
Radio group CLT, which has been deliberating over the future of its local commercial stations, has come up with three possible plans of action: to join all of its local radio stakes to form a new radio company with new partners; to sell over the next twelve months all of its stakes; or to maintain… Continue reading CLT Considers Its Radio Options
February ABC figures reveal that for the period September 1996-February 1997 the Sunday Telegraph increased its sales by 25.48% to 835,635. The Times also had a good month, with circulation growing 17.93% to 795,777.The Express On Sunday however fell by 12.6% year on year to 1.165 million and the Independent On Sunday dropped 12.42% to… Continue reading National Newspaper February ABCs
Following an intensive pitch process, Virgin Clothing Company has announced the appointment of Saatchi & Saatchi to spearhead its launch. Other agencies on the pitch-list included Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe, Magic Hat and Leagas Shafron Davis.Design specialists IDL have also been appointed to develop brand graphics, product language and identity.Virgin Clothing: 0171 396 5000
