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Inflation remained unchanged at 1.3% in May. The Retail Price Index for last month was 149.1, taking 1985 as the base rate. This is an increase of 1.3% on May 1992 and an increase of 0.4% on April 1993.

Independent Local Radio group GWR has announced profits for the six month period to March up 17.9% to £4.08m, an increase of £316,000. The improvement was aided by the fact the local sales revenue increased by 19% over the period – which countered the 6% fall in national revenue.The group which owns a 17% stake… Continue reading GWR Profits

The Milk Marketing Board, joint sponsor of the Milk Race 1958 to 1992 and sole sponsor in 1993 has announced it will not be renewing the deal worth an estimated £750,000. Kronenberg 1664 is to sponsor Channel 4’s coverage of the Tour de France Coverage will include all 23 daily broadcasts and 60 trailers. P&O… Continue reading Sponsorship News

Inflation remained unchanged at 1.3% in May. The Retail Price Index for last month was 149.1, taking 1985 as the base rate. This is an increase of 1.3% on May 1992 and an increase of 0.4% on April 1993.

Hamerville Magazines is moving into the women’s magazine market with the launch of Chic on October 21. It will be a bi-monthly lifestyle title aimed at the 40-55 age group and will have an initial print run of 200,000.This is the second launch to target the older woman. TMP Communications plans to launch Encore in… Continue reading Chic Launch

Independent Local Radio group GWR has announced profits for the six month period to March up 17.9% to £4.08m, an increase of £316,000. The improvement was aided by the fact the local sales revenue increased by 19% over the period – which countered the 6% fall in national revenue.The group which owns a 17% stake… Continue reading GWR Profits

‘Fore!’ – the latest addition to the EMAP Pursuit golfing stable will launch on 1st July with an initial print run of 210,000.Aimed at 90% of regular golfers who do not currently buy golfing magazines, and a younger target audience than that enjoyed by its stablemate ‘Today’s Golfer’, the company deny that it will affect… Continue reading Fore! – New Golf Magazine

Hamerville Magazines is moving into the women’s magazine market with the launch of Chic on October 21. It will be a bi-monthly lifestyle title aimed at the 40-55 age group and will have an initial print run of 200,000.This is the second launch to target the older woman. TMP Communications plans to launch Encore in… Continue reading Chic Launch

‘Fore!’ – the latest addition to the EMAP Pursuit golfing stable will launch on 1st July with an initial print run of 210,000.Aimed at 90% of regular golfers who do not currently buy golfing magazines, and a younger target audience than that enjoyed by its stablemate ‘Today’s Golfer’, the company deny that it will affect… Continue reading Fore! – New Golf Magazine

National Network Radio, which offers advertisers the opportunity to reach the network through local stations, was officially launched last Friday. The initiative, previously called INR4, is a joint venture between IRS, MSM and SIRS.There are 6 different audience packages available; adults 15+, 15-24, 15-34, 35+, housewives and ABC1 Adults. The initiative covers all local stations… Continue reading National Network Radio Launches