Trans World international (TWI), the world’s largest independent producer of sport, has received a unique commission from Channel 4.Starting on 10th April and running for seven weeks, TWI has been asked to produce a six hour, overnight sports programme each Wednesday, from midnight until 6am the following morning. Called Nightsports With Imlach, the magazine format… Continue reading Channel 4 To Broadcast Night-Time Sport
The Advertising Standards Authority’s annual report shows that 1995 saw the first ever marked increase in complaints, with 12,804 complaints received concerning 7,715 advertisements – an increase of 33%.The advert which caused the most complaints was the campaign run by the British Safety Council, which featured the pope wearing a hard hat with the line:… Continue reading Advertising Complaints Rise By 33%
HTV has announced that it will be investing over £3m to develop digital technology in a new regional broadcasting centre. There will be a new digital news centre and regional programme playout facility.The 11,000 sq ft development will take around six months to complete and it is hoped that the new centre will be on… Continue reading HTV Invests In Digital Technology
Channel 4 confirmed today that it will be forming its own in-house sponsorship sales operation. This comes as a result of Simon Lynds, who previously handled sponsorship for Channel 4 on behalf of Scott Lynds, leaving Scott Lynds to become chief executive of Katz Radio Sales (Newsline 13/03).No other details are available at present, but… Continue reading Channel 4 To Form Own Sponsorship Operation
CIA Group, Europe’s second largest independent media buyer, has announced record financial results for 1995.Pre-tax profits were up 25% from 1994 hitting £6.7m and gross billings reached £904m, up 28%. There were also record new business gains with net annualised billings of £297m, which is over three times higher than 1994’s figure of £94m: new… Continue reading CIA Profits Up 25% To £6.7m
In a move which has surprised his colleagues Peter Burt has resigned from his role as display ad manager of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph. He has been with the paper for eleven years.A source told MediaTel that the move came as a big surprise and a replacement has not even been discussed yet. Burt… Continue reading Ad Manager To Leave Telegraph
Granada has announced the formation of a new division within the company. The Granada Media Group will spearhead the growth of the media and leisure group’s television and media interests. A prime function of the new division will be to manage the launch of Granada’s national pay television project in the Autumn and to help… Continue reading Granada Restructure Heralds Expansion
The results of the recent MRG Committee election have been announced. Those voted onto this year’s committee are: Richard Bedwell IPSOS Belinda Beeftink Telmar Communications Peter Bowman WCRS Sheila Byfield The Network Hugh Johnson Channel 4 Kate Lynch Leo Burnett Rosemary Taylor Rosemary Taylor & Associates Jon Wilkins BMP DDB NeedhamNick Hiddleston continues in his… Continue reading MRG Election Results
National Heritage Secretary Virginia Bottomley has written to Sir Christopher Bland, the new Chairman of the BBC Governors, welcoming him to his post. The letter also sets out the key issues in the new Charter and Agreement and in the light of recent public and Parliamentary debate.The issues raised include: approving and monitoring clear performance… Continue reading Bottomley Welcomes New BBC Governor
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/A re-designed Electronic Telegraph was launched today. As reported on Newsline (25/03) new features include an interactive classified advertising section and an archive facility which searches for stories which have appeared on the ET.Another major change on the site is the design: stories are now centred down the middle of the page with the margins… Continue reading Website Of The Week: New-Look Electronic Telegraph
