The NRS figures released for the period July to August 1996 showed that the Financial Times had the largest percentage increase (6.67%) for all national newspapers. Circulation for the FT increased from 779,000 to 831,000. The Times showed no change at all remaining on a circulation figure of 1,924,000 despite employing various pricing strategies during… Continue reading August Newspaper NRS Figures
Independent Radio Group, owners of Q96 FM reported losses of £749,000 on profit before tax for the period to June 1996. The company was started in October 1995 with the intention creating a new commercial radio group through the acquisition of UK commercial stations. Loss per share was 7.5p.It is the first time results have… Continue reading Losses For Independent Radio Group
The proposed acquisition of Classic FM by GWR Group *(GWR And Classic In £215m Merger) may be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. If the director general of Fair Trading believes the merger qualifies for further investigation, the secretary of state for trade and industry will be advised on whether to send it to… Continue reading Classic Merger Being Reviewed
A spokesperson from the Mail On Sunday confirmed the launch of a new television listings magazine entitled Programme on October 6. Although the spokesperson was reluctant to comment, it is believed the launch will put pressure on fellow mid-market title, the Sunday Express.…Both the Times and Telegraph offered discount vouchers on Monday for respective Tuesday… Continue reading Newspaper War Rages On
Helen Tridgell will be taking over as director of NABS following the retirement of Denise Larkin next month. Tridgell has been media group director at J. Walter Tompson for the last nine years and has worked with clients such as Nestlé Rowntree, Warner, and the Cable Communications Authority.… Jane Gash has been appointed head of… Continue reading Helen Tridgell Joins NABS
The Independent Television Commission has published a guidance on the public interest test for cross media ownership. The Broadcasting Act 1996 *(Government Makes Amendments To Broadcasting Bill) removes some of the previous restrictions on cross-media ownership of newspaper publishers and terrestrial television licensees.The revised Act is not issued until November 1, but the ITC is… Continue reading ITC Issues Guidance On Public Interest Test
Haymarket Business Publications are launching a new event and exhibitions magazine aimed specifically at client marketers. Marketing Event will be available on November 25 with an initial print run of 12,000.Although the magazine will focus on exhibiting, it will cover product launches, event sponsorship, and major roadshows.…London Bride, a quarterly regional bridal publication was launched… Continue reading Haymarket Launches Exhibition Magazine
BSkyB has opened an office in Edinburgh specifically for airtime sales in Scotland. Andy Crummey, former sales director Televisions Sales Scotland (TSMS’ Scottish subsidiary), will head the office.Peter Shea, director of sales at Sky Television said: “This development underlines our commitment to providing a level of service which reflects Scotland’s importance to us. Scotland will… Continue reading BSkyB Opens Scotland Sales Office
Springboard, a joint Internet service from BT and News International, is planned to be launched in January 1997. The site will draw on content from The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun and the News of the World.News International believe Springboard will offer opportunities for families looking to explore the Web as well as benefiting… Continue reading Springboard Increases Online Magazine Competition
The Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) has upheld a complaint concerning an Irn Bru advertisement which showed a small boy transforming into a devil. The viewers complained that the advertisement was inappropriate and was potentially frightening for children. The Commission believed the advertisement was inappropriate and was shown when many small children would be watching.In July… Continue reading Devil Commercial Receives Complaints
