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The Retail Price Index for June 1993 has been announced at 149.0 – a fall of 0.1% on last month, but an increase of 1.2% on June 1992.The base date was 13th January 1987.

Richard Pears has been appointed managing director of More O’Ferrall Adshel, taking up his duties on September 1. Pears was formerly chief executive of the National Dairy Council. His priority in the new position will be to ensure that the structure and positioning of More O’ Ferrall’s main UK operation are appropriate to growth and… Continue reading More O’Ferrall Appoints New MD

Richard Pears has been appointed managing director of More O’Ferrall Adshel, taking up his duties on September 1. Pears was formerly chief executive of the National Dairy Council. His priority in the new position will be to ensure that the structure and positioning of More O’ Ferrall’s main UK operation are appropriate to growth and… Continue reading More O’Ferrall Appoints New MD

Based on the Channel 4 programme of the same name, Transworld Sport magazine is due for release on September 18, published by the International Publishing Group and available quarterly.Publisher of the title, Richard Davis, pointed out to MediaTel this week that although the initial print run is estimated at between 80-100,000 copies, it is hoped… Continue reading Transworld Sport Enters Market

The Daily Mirror is claiming a rise in sales of 2% despite the cover price war brewing between itself and The Sun. Sales for the latter have yet to witness a dramatic increase with a modest rise yesterday of 220,000. Shares in the Sun have risen 1p to 216p, Daily Star and Daily Express (United… Continue reading Mirror Survives In Sun War

The tabloid price war got underway yesterday, with the Daily Mirror claiming an increase in sales of 500,000 for the day, having drastically cut its coverprice by 17p to 10p for the day.The Sun confirmed to MediaTel this morning that its sales went up by only 280,000 on the first day of its price cut… Continue reading Mirror Sales Outdo Sun In Battle

The tabloid price war got underway yesterday, with the Daily Mirror claiming an increase in sales of 500,000 for the day, having drastically cut its coverprice by 17p to 10p for the day.The Sun confirmed to MediaTel this morning that its sales went up by only 280,000 on the first day of its price cut… Continue reading Mirror Sales Outdo Sun In Battle

Border Television has announced pre-tax profits of £1.25m for the year to April 30, increased from last year’s £1.21m. Earnings per share increased by 9% to 8.3p with the dividend rising by 22% to 3.3p. Trading profit rose to £1.7m (+44%), with turnover falling from £11.8m to £11m.Border chairman, Melvyn Bragg, is stressing that the… Continue reading Border TV Profits

ITV has just announced details of its new £173m programme schedule for the autumn – a line up which aims to increase ITV’s audience by targeting more younger, upmarket viewers.Speaking at a press conference this morning, network director, Marcus Plantin stressed the need for ITV to stay on its toes and not become complacent because… Continue reading ITV £173m Autumn Schedule

ITV has just announced details of its new £173m programme schedule for the autumn – a line up which aims to increase ITV’s audience by targeting more younger, upmarket viewers.Speaking at a press conference this morning, network director, Marcus Plantin stressed the need for ITV to stay on its toes and not become complacent because… Continue reading ITV £173m Autumn Schedule