The debate over changes in ITV ownership will come to a head in the autumn, at a meeting to be chaired by the Prime Minister. The nine largest ITV companies are banned under the 1990 Broadcasting Act from taking each other over.Mr Major will also decide on whether to extend the moratorium on other take-… Continue reading Major Will Decide TV Takeovers
The Independent on Sunday is to introduce more sections from October. There will be three broadsheet sections the current news section, plus an additional separate sports section, and the existing business section will increase from its current tabloid size to broadsheet.In addition, the supplement, the Sunday Review, will be given extra editorial pages. Ad director… Continue reading Independent On Sunday Alterations
Figures quoted in today’s Financial Times show the Times continuing to hold on to a circulation increase of more than 30% since cutting its price.The Manchester Evening News claims that its new colour magazine boosted sales last Wednesday by 12% week on week; sales on 15 September increased by 22,000.
Sky Television has confirmed that it is planning to bid for exclusive rights to cover Wimbledon and domestic Test cricket.
Castlemaine XXXX has signed a major deal with commercial radio in a promotional and advertising package worth over £250,000.The promotion, called The Bank of Beyond, launches this week and gives away thousands of Australian dollars. Capital FM is one of the 14 commercial radio stations to carry the promotion.Nicholson Graham & Jones, the firm of… Continue reading Film And Radio Sponsors
VideoTrak from Media Vision Research has released its latest findings, which provide BARB viewing figures on pre-recorded videos.The research shows that on average, two thirds of a video’s audience tends to be under the age of 35. This compares very favourably to TV viewing figures where only one third of the audience is comprised of… Continue reading Videos Beat TV For Under 35s
Sky Television has confirmed that it is planning to bid for exclusive rights to cover Wimbledon and domestic Test cricket.
Castlemaine XXXX has signed a major deal with commercial radio in a promotional and advertising package worth over £250,000.The promotion, called The Bank of Beyond, launches this week and gives away thousands of Australian dollars. Capital FM is one of the 14 commercial radio stations to carry the promotion.Nicholson Graham & Jones, the firm of… Continue reading Film And Radio Sponsors
MAI, the financial services, information and media group headed by Lord hollick, and owner of Meridian broadcasting company yesterday announced its profits for the year to June 30.Pre-tax profits were up 13% to £80.2m. Although separate figures for Meridian were not available, it was revealed that Meridian was ahead of budget.Southern Newspapers recorded pre-tax profits… Continue reading MAI/Southern Newspapers Profits
The ITC has announced that the deadline for all respondents to the Digital Discussion Document has been extended from September 30 to 15 October, to coincide with that set for the document on Channel 5.Responses should be sent to the Secretary to the ITC, 33 Foley Street, London, W1P 7LB. 071 255 3000
