The ITC published its report (24/7/95) on cable viewing trends between 1990 and 1995. The following points were outlined:In 1990, broadband cable TV services were available in only 15 local areas. By October 1995, it increased to 99 local areas. The take-up rate of cable by households only increased from 16.5% in 1990 to 21%… Continue reading ITC Shows The Way Forward For Cable
Media information group Reuters today announced six monthly figures which showed pre-tax profits of £342m, up 19% on the same period last year. Revenues also showed good growth, rising 11% to £1.44bn. City analysts were said to be disappointed that Reuters showed no intention of off-loading some of its estimated £900m cash.Reuters: 0171 250 1122
According to research conducted by BMRB, 70% of women had seen at least one of England’s matches in Euro’96. As England progressed in the tournament with exciting performances, a large female following was generated. Only 14% of females saw the first game against Switzerland.ITV’s coverage of the semi-final against Germany generated a larger female audience;… Continue reading BMRB Survey Shows England Attracts Women
UK Gold has unveiled a new autumn programming schedule which includes twenty-six new satellite premiere series in addition to six newly commissioned original shows.August features a month-long comedy festival as an antidote to the long summer of sport. Under the strap-line All The Laughs You’ll Ever Need, new series to UK Gold include Not The… Continue reading UK Gold Announces New Schedule
Following Carlton Communications’ move into cinema advertising Adam Poulter, marketing director of TDI, will be appointed chief executive of Cinema Media. He will replace Keith Shepherd after a brief transitional period.Chris Hicks, financial director at Cinema Media, will also be leaving the company.Carlton Communications: 0171 499 8050The TDI website can be accessed in the Media… Continue reading Adam Poulter Appointed At Cinema Media
1. Results for the second quarter of 1996 will be available at the following dates: Results to stations Thurs 8th August (from 10am) Press release/conference Friday 9th August Access to planning systems Monday 19th August Published Reports and station Full Tables (despatched) Monday 19th August NB Publication of results is embargoed until 17.00 hours on… Continue reading RAJAR Release Dates
November 1995 saw The Daily Mirror increase its cover price by one pence to 28p. The Daily Express also increased its price by 3p to 35p, the same as The Daily Mail. The Sunday Express increased from 60p to 75p. The Times saw a rise from 25p to 30p with the Saturday edition at 40p.In… Continue reading Price War Summary: August ’95 To July ’96
The Advertising Standards Authority is inviting representatives of the advertising industry to vote on the standards of taste and decency in ads at a seminar to be held next Tuesday. The seminar will also hear the results of a research project into public attitudes regarding these aspects of advertising.At the event matters such as where… Continue reading Ad Industry To Vote On Taste And Decency
The BBC has announced that Mark Thompson, currently the BBC’s head of factual programmes, is to be the new controller of BBC2.He will take up his new post in the early Autumn, succeeding Michael Jackson whose appointment as director of television and controller of BBC1 was announced last month as part of a BBC shake-up… Continue reading BBC2 Controller Appointed
The Office of Fair Trading told MediaTel this morning that its investigation into BSkyB’s provision of programming to cable companies is still going on.The investigation centres on BSkyB’s use of its market provision, though it is not known what conditions it would have to meet in order to be cleared of investigation. The OFT declined… Continue reading BSkyB Still Under OFT Investigation
