A report from the Periodical Publisher’s Association says the business magazine sector and independent radio are both at the top of revenue growth, and will continue to be so for 1995 and for the whole of 1996, according to the AA.MMS figures show that five of the leading six sectors in the business to business… Continue reading Radio And Business Mags Revenue – Equal Growth
The August issue of Yachting Monthly carries a Classic Yacht Supplement to compliment its sponsorship of the largest classic yachting rally, Cowes Classic Yacht Rally which takes place August 16-20.The supplement will provide an event preview, the definition of a classic yacht by Arthur Beiser, a look at classic boat equipment and other supporting features… Continue reading Yachting Monthly Gains Supplement
The most useful site on the net for anyone involved in the media industry has to be the UK Media Internet Directory; a list of media-related sites.There is a breakdown by television, radio, newspapers, magazines, media services, internet resources and advertising agencies. E-mail addresses are given and there are direct links to those companies which… Continue reading Net site Of the Week Http://Www.Mcc.Ac.Uk:80/^Jcridlan/Index.Html
Yesterday’s special ITV council meeting unanimously approved the new autumn schedule. The special meeting had been held in the face of criticism from advertisers about falling ratings and rising airtime prices, but ironically the meeting was held in the week when ITV achieved its best ratings so far this year; in peaktime ITV had a… Continue reading ITV Meeting – New Schedule Backed
Classic FM has attracted three new advertisers to the station. Standard Life, Ernest and Julio Gallo and Direct Line Insurance will all be advertising on the station from June onwards, as part of a drive by Classic FM to attract new advertisers.Nigel Reeve, Sales Director at classic FM said:”We are particularly delighted to have won… Continue reading Classic FM Attracts New Advertisers
The Sunday Telegraph has released more details about the launch of its Sunday Magazine. It is due to be launched in late September and will take the form of a glossy, colour lifestyle magazine. The target audience will be readers of other quality supplements as well as the current readership of the Sunday Telegraph.The advertising… Continue reading Sunday Telegraph Magazine Details
When Heart FM launches in September radio listeners in London will have 15 different local commercial stations to choose from. This year alone will have seen 4 new stations enter the London radio market; Virgin, Viva, Heart FM and Premier. Over the next 2 years the Radio Authority will be advertising 4 more licences for… Continue reading London Radio Market
The Times is reported to be planning a new section for its Saturday newspaper aimed at the young teenager. The new section will be targeted at those who have grown out of the Funday Times, the comic section of the Sunday Times. The Times is refusing to release any more details about the section, which… Continue reading Times Planning Saturday Youth Launch
The Rugby World Cup Final on Saturday attracted an audience of 6.5 million, according to unofficial overnights. This is 2.5 million less than England’s semi-final on the previous Sunday. Of the 6.5 million individuals who watched the final 3.7 million were men. Individuals Men Millions TVR Millions TVR New Zealand V South Africa 6.5 12.2… Continue reading Viewers Lose Interest In Rugby Cup Final
John Redwood, the Welsh Secretary, has confirmed he will stand in the forthcoming leadership election. He has, this morning, announced his his resignation from the cabinet to challenge John Major for leadership of the Conservative Party.
