The Radio Authority Upheld 3 out of 47 programming complaints, and 21 out of 80 complaints for advertising and sponsorship, in its third quarterly bulletin for 1996.Sanctions were imposed on three stations; Aire FM (Leeds), Northsound One (Aberdeen) and Leicester Sound FM.Aire FM breached the Authority’s Programme Code by revealing the identity of a minor… Continue reading Three Stations Sanctioned By Authority
Speaking at the RAB Conference this morning, Chris Tarrant, the popular radio and television presenter, suggested that one of the biggest factors accounting for audience growth in Commercial Radio has been the tightening of music policies.Tarrant believes this policy has led to Capital Radio’s current success. He said that Capital’s “definite, distinctive musical sound” gives… Continue reading Tarrant Suggests Tighter Music Policies
The newspaper price war continues this week with the *New Sections For Express And Mail Express priced at 10p until Friday. The special price offer stiffens the competition with its main rival the Daily Mail.The newspaper ABC figures for September *(see Features) showed the Daily Mail outperforming the Express’ circulation with an increase of 14.40%… Continue reading Express Priced At 10p
According to Grampian Television, viewers in Scotland are welcoming the new interactive television service from OKTV *(Successful Launch For OKTV). It is claimed that 1622 handsets have been ordered by Scottish viewers and over 3000 more are expected by the end of this week. 2000 competition calls were received on the first weekend and around… Continue reading Grampian Approve OKTV
Magazine publisher Haymarket has bought the Motor Sport group of magazines for around £8m. Motoring News and Motorsport now join Haymarket’s other motoring publications which include Autocar, Autosport and What Car.Haymarket are believed to have fought off bids from rival publishers such as IPC and Emap. When asked if the acquired titles would change at… Continue reading Haymarket Buys Motor Sport
Granada and Rank Organisation have revealed details of their first film collaboration, called Up on the Roof. The production, thought to be costing around £3m, will be a comedy and is the result of the partnership between the two companies announced in June. A further five films are planned over the next two years.Up on… Continue reading Granada Produces First Movie
Bill Gates, the Microsoft technology tycoon, and Rupert Murdoch may take advantage of recent changes on the rules for cross-media ownership *(Government Makes Amendments To Broadcasting Bill) with the launch of a new newspaper entitled Equal. According to sources, the British newspaper is planned for launch on March 1 1997 and will be available twice… Continue reading Murdoch/Gates Newspaper Venture
Future Publishing is launching a new technology magazine entitled T3 later this week. As reported in August *(New Magazines), the magazine is priced at £2.95 and has an initial print run of 65,000. A spokesperson from Dennis Publishing confirmed that last week’s launch of Escape magazine was postponed. The revised launch is scheduled for this… Continue reading The Week Ahead
Gwenan Davies and Sophie Reeves have been appointed as assistant publishers at IPC magazines. Gwenan will be working with Jackie Newcombe on Woman, Woman’s Own and Eva.Sophie will report to Sandy Gale working on Chat, Woman’s Realm and Woman’s Weekly.IPC Magazines: 0171 261 6575
Jones International, the American cable company, will be launching its package of computer and technology programmes for the British cable market this Autumn. Jones Computer Network is the first offering from the company to the European market.Jones International will be launching Knowledge TV (KTV) across Europe from next year and will cover issues on computers,… Continue reading US Cable Company To Offer UK Services
