Simon Bullimore, UK Managing Director of Mars Confectionery has been elected President of the Incorporated Society of British Advertisers (ISBA). The two year post takes effect from tomorrow, when the Society holds its Annual General Meeting. For news from the ISBA AGM, see Newsline tomorrow afternoon.IPC APPOINTMENTNicola Rodger, Research Manager of London Transport Advertising is… Continue reading New President Of ISBA
Full details of ITV’s World Cup 2nd phase Matches are available in Minefield- coverage of the quarter finals matches is still being discussed between the BBC and ITV, dependent on which teams go through.It is very probable that should Ireland win tonight’s game against Holland, that ITV will cover their next phase, which would be… Continue reading World Cup Coverage Update
The Office of Fair Trading announced yesterday that it is to undertake a preliminary inquiry into whether price cuts by the Times and the Daily Telegraph constitute “predatory pricing”. The enquiry is expected to last six weeks. There had been calls from MPs and the Independent newspaper for an investigation.The sale of £73m of Telegraph… Continue reading Price War Investigation As Telegraph Broker Resigns
CBS, the US television network, is close to merging with QVC, the home shopping channel. If the deal is agreed, the smaller QVC will be merged into CBS. Barry Diller, head of QVC, would become chief executive of the new group An agreement is expected in mid-July.
The Eastern Daily Press, in a move reflecting the nationals, is to offer its Saturday edition free to readers this week, in exchange for daily tokens. Other similar promotions are planned for the Eastern Counties titles throughout the summer.Southern newspapers is to launch a series of supplements throughout the summer. The Southern Daily Echo is… Continue reading Regional Latest
Ivor Millman, currently research controller at Merlin, is leaving to join TSMS in August, in a similar role. Merlin, the TV Sales house, is shutting down at the end of July.
Haymarket Magazines has now confirmed details of its new football magazine, Four Four Two, which is launching in August. The glossy monthly will launch with an initial print run of 120,000, and a cover price of £2.10.The magazine will be a mix of profile and analysis of British football, aimed at ABC1 20-45 year old… Continue reading New Football Magazine – Details
The Daily Mail and General Trust has rejected a 242p a share offer for Chiltern Radio from CLT, the European media giant. DMGT, which owns 18.5% of Chiltern Radio, said CLT’s £16.9m bid undervalued the company, and so therefore has no intention of accepting the offer.DMGT is seeking to buy a further 9.99% of Chiltern… Continue reading Chiltern Radio Offer
The two and a half hour Prince Charles documentary shown on the ITV Network yesterday at 8pm, achieved a 64% share of viewing among adults, with an average TVR of 28. At 8pm this was 26, increasing to 28 at 10pm.Among men, the documentary had an average TVR of 21. The figure for women was… Continue reading Charles Attracts 70% Of Female Audience
News International own estimates have put the Times’ circulation up to 600,000 since the second price cut last week to 20 pence. The estimates for Saturday’s circulation figures are 620,000. On Saturday the difference in cover price between the Times and Telegraph is now 40 pence; the Times expects Saturday figures to rise further.The Times’… Continue reading Times Circulation At Around 600,000
