The Digital Multiplex Group, encompassing the BBC and the BBC’s commercial arm, BBC Worldwide, ITV, Channel 4, Carlton Communications, Granada and International CableTel, have formed a coalition which aims to facilitate a smooth passage for the introduction of digital terrestrial television within the UK.The Digital Multiplex Group of potential investors is coordinating the project, to… Continue reading Digital Group To Facilitate Launch
According to press reports, a fresh dispute has erupted between BSkyB, the satellite broadcaster, and British cable-operators. Accusations are flying from both sides, with each claiming that the other is spreading misinformation and deceiving each others’ customers.Two cable operators, one of whom is CableTel, have filed complaints with the ITC accusing BSkyB of coordinating a… Continue reading BSkyB Goes Into Battle With Cable Companies
Campaign magazine has announced the winners of its annual awards ceremony.Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO is Campaign‘s Agency of the Year. AMV fought off strong contenders to win the prestigious award. St Luke’s came in in second place and M & C Saatchi took the bronze.TMD Carat scooped the Media Agency of the Year Award, while… Continue reading And, The Winner Is…….
Express Newspapers will be merging the advertising business for its Express and Daily Star titles at the end of this month.The move, in a bid to operate more cost-effectively, means that agencies will be pitching for the new business. Agencies believed to be pitching include DMB&B (the incumbents), Trott Chick Smith (Express On Sunday), Leo… Continue reading Express Set To Merge Advertising
Times Newspapers has confirmed that it is lodging a formal complaint with the ABC and “will take legal action if necessary” over its dispute concerning the Telegraph‘s circulation figures.The row first erupted last month *Telegraph To Hold Meeting With ABC when, as a result of petitioning by Times Newspapers, the ABC excluded the Telegraph‘s November… Continue reading Times Threatens ABC With Legal Action
Marketing Week will be holding a conference entitled “Marketing to Adultescents” in London on Tuesday 18 March 1997. It aims to demonstrate how you can catch trends early and keep in touch with the youth on the street. There will also be advice on how to produce ads that make people feel that they have… Continue reading How To Target The “Untargetable”
A series of release dates for Rajar, ABC and NRS have been announced. Data will be available to MediaTel subscribers on the relevant date with accompanying Newsline items where appropriate.The ABC nationals monthly reports will be released on these dates; Month Ending Date (Sunday) No. of Weeks Available on Newsline January 26.01 97 4 07.02.97… Continue reading Data Release Dates Announced
Ark2, the Christian cable channel which has been delayed several times due to financial problems, is apparently facing closure due to lack of funds.Although new funding for the channel was found in November *Ark2 Gets Financial Saviour no extra cash has been found and staff at Ark2’s Bristol headquarters have apparently been laid off. It… Continue reading Ark2 Facing Closure
Pearson, the media and entertainment group, today welcomes Marjorie Scardino as its new chief executive. She joins from the Economist Group and it is believed one of her first priorities will be a major shake-up of the company which many City analysts consider too sprawling.It is thought that Pearson’s TV subsidiary will be a target… Continue reading Pearson May Sell Off TV Interests
England’s football World Cup qualifying game against Poland and the England Rugby Union international against Argentina will both be shown live on Channel 5 on Saturday 31 May 1997. This is Channel 5’s first big international sports acquisition.The Saturday double-match special will be shown on the weekend sports’ magazine show, Turnstyle, headed by Gail McKenna.… Continue reading Channel 5 Has Two England Games In The Net
