The Independnet Television Commission has issued a formal warning L!ve TV, the Mirror-owned cable channel, over repeated compliance failures which culminated in breaches of the ITC’s Programme, Sponsorship and Advertising Breaks Codes in September and October.The Commission believes that “undue prominence” was given to the Daily Mirror in a news item on the Duchess of… Continue reading Formal Warnings Issued Against Live TV
ITN and the ITV Network Centre, on behalf of the ITV companies, have agreed a new five-year contract for the provision of national and international news. The new contract will run from 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2002, which includes a reduction price for 1997.ITV Network Director Marcus Plantin said, “This has been a… Continue reading ITV Signs New News Contract
Mirror Television has, along with Capital Media Group, bought a 50% stake in Blink TV. Blink TV is a new large-screen entertainment system for use in concert venues around the country. The screens are already installed in Wembley and Newcastle arenas, with Birmingham NEC and Sheffield Arena soon following.The venture between Mirror Television and Capital… Continue reading Mirror Launch Blink TV
Interim results for 6 months ending September 28th have today been announced for Southnews plc.Profits before tax increased from £1.97 million in 1995 to £2.68 million, a percentage increase of thirty-six points. Revenues also increased, up 39% to a record £18.4 million (compared to £13.2 million for 1995).Gareth Clark, Chairman of Southnews, said, “The Board… Continue reading Southnews Performs Well
The ITC has formally issued invitations to terrestrial broadcasters to apply for the licence to operate the second largest digital multiplex. The Channel 3 licensees, Channel 4 and Teletext Ltd are guaranteed capacity on this multiplex.The multiplex is not to be awarded by a competitive process, but is to be offered to Channel 3 and… Continue reading ITC Give Digital Invitation To ITV And Channel 4
Future Publishing has released details of a readership survey it carried out this Spring in its Mac Format magazine covering demographics, buying habits, profession and social groups.In terms of general profile the survey revealed that, unsurprisingly, gender is heavily biased in favour of males (90% to 10% female); the average age is 34 years; 51%… Continue reading Mac Format Conducts Readership Survey
Granada’s interim results for the 52 weeks ended September 28th showed that profit before tax had risen by 37% to £480 million. Turnover also increased, up 60% from £2.381 billion last year to 3.816 billion for 1996.The Media arm of Granada, thanks to the performances of sales house Laser and ITV company LWT, saw profits… Continue reading Granada Profits Rise
Cable & Wireless today released interim results for 6 months to September 30th. Pre-tax profits rose by 9% to £673 million, which includes the £61 million profits arising from the flotation and part disposal of AsiaSat.Turnover of the company and its subsidiaries increased by 9% to £2.942 million, whilst turnover including share of associates went… Continue reading Cable & Wireless Interim Results
Agency estimates for October show that total revenue for Channel 4 and ITV reached £224.16m, an increase of 10.4% on last year. ITV revenue increased by 11.5% to £175.16m whilst Channel 4 pulled in £49m, which is a smaller rise of 6.9%: this puts the ratio between ITV and Channel 4 at 78:22. LWT had… Continue reading TV Revenue – October
Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Mail titles, is reported to be planning an Internet venture which would launch consumer Web sites carrying a heavy volume of targeted advertising.Associated Electronic Publishing was unavailable for comment but further announcements are expected by the end of the year. The company is also apparently claiming that it will be… Continue reading Associated Set For Online Ads
