Redwood Publishing has finally released details about BBC Top Gear, a new monthly motoring magazine launching on September 16. The title will be linked to the BBC series of the same name and will comprise a combination of news, features and information covering all aspects of motoring.While it will be targeted at a core readership… Continue reading TOP GEAR LAUNCH
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 Family Channel, which launches on the BSkyB satellite service on September 1st, will provide a positive, uplifting service, with “Tune in to the affirmative” as one of its jingles.The aim will not be to mirror today’s violent society, but rather to set their own basic values of old-fashioned adventure and romance.Most programmes will be… Continue reading Family Values For Family Channel
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
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.
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 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
Trinity International, publisher of The Liverpool Daily Post and Daily Echo, is to take over Joseph Woodhead of Huddersfield, with a recommended cash offer of £12.5m.Woodhead publishes and prints The Huddersfield Daily Examiner, as well as a number of local weekly and monthly titles.Trinity will fund the acquisition from existing resources. It comes less than… Continue reading Trinity To Take Over Woodhead
