London news radio station LBC is to sponsor Premier League football club Wimbledon, in a deal worth £250,000.LBC, under its new ownership with Dame Shirley Porter as chairman, is also increasing its sports coverage; there will be live coverage of a mid-week London soccer match.
Media Research Manager at The Media Business, Paul Middleton, is leaving to join the Rank Organisation in September in their market research department. Managing director of Concord, Alan Simmons, has been elected chairman of the Council of Outdoor Specialists, replacing Gerry McSharry, chief exec. of Poster Publicity.
Media Research Manager at The Media Business, Paul Middleton, is leaving to join the Rank Organisation in September in their market research department. Managing director of Concord, Alan Simmons, has been elected chairman of the Council of Outdoor Specialists, replacing Gerry McSharry, chief exec. of Poster Publicity.
August 25th sees the launch of a new motoring weekly, Carweek, published by EMAP. It will consist of two different sections, an outer colour jacket containing news and features, and an inner section of listings and classified ads. Both sections will be of around 50 pages.CAR WEEK 071 216 6200With an Initial Print Run of… Continue reading Motoring Press Overview – Weeklies
A new architecture magazine produced in association with The Prince of Wales’ Institute of Architecture is to be published in February next year.The monthly magazine from Wordsearch Publishing will discuss architecture and arts and crafts, seeking to inform, inspire and educate. It will also offer practical advice on house decoration and landscape gardening, as well… Continue reading Prince Of Wales Launches Magazine
Reed Business Publishing has this week confirmed its acquisition of Blakebeck Magazines, which publishes grocery and catering titles.Blakebeck’s portfolio includes Checkout (UK), Checkout Fresh and Inside Hotels. The company had planned to move into the consumer market earlier this year with the launch of Go Travel. The launch was postponed and now looks unlikely to… Continue reading Reed Acquires Blakebeck
The Automobile Association says that a new code should be introduced to curb the emphasis on speed in some car ads.The AA recommends that the Committee of Advertising Practice rewrites its policy to include specific advice for car advertising, based on ITC guidelines that state that car ads must comply with the Highway Code, and… Continue reading Less Speed Says AA
MediaTel’s new Radio Planner will be launched next week. A premium service costing just £400 p.a. New facilities, made available in stages, include: Radio Rankings – by reach,profile,etc Station Audience Reports – all demogs Station Maps New Coverage & Frequency Reckoners New Facilities (contnd).. Station Reports by ITV Area Programming & Sponsorship information The new… Continue reading Mediatel Radio Planner Launch
The MRG in conjunction with Telmar Communications Ltd. has organised a tasting of Antipodean Wines at Shampers Wine Bar on August 17th.The cost will be £13.00 and will include up to eight wines for tasting, the services of a wine expert, and a buffet supper. The wine tasting will begin at 6.30pm, and will take… Continue reading MRG WINE TASTING
The MRG in conjunction with Telmar Communications Ltd. has organised a tasting of Antipodean Wines at Shampers Wine Bar on August 17th.The cost will be £13.00 and will include up to eight wines for tasting, the services of a wine expert, and a buffet supper. The wine tasting will begin at 6.30pm, and will take… Continue reading MRG WINE TASTING
