Magazines ’93, the fourth national conference organised by the PPA, will be held on 4 May at Grosvenor House. Speakers at the conference will include Lord McGregor of Durris, chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, Bridget Rowe, editor of The People and Clive Soley MP who has proposed a Parliamentary Bill seeking the right to… Continue reading Press Regulation Debate
According to reports today joint chief executive of The Observer, Tiny Rowland has stated he does not want to sell the paper, believing that its financial losses are minimal compared with its value in terms of influence.Support for the paper has also come from the Commons where 80 Labour MPs signed an early day motion… Continue reading Observer Sale Lacks Internal Support
Recently appointed director of market strategy at the ITV Network Centre, Dick Emery has issued his first letter to advertisers stressing ITV’s commitment to ensuring the maximum value of commercials.Commenting on recent criticisms of ITV’s self-promotion policies Emery claims that programme promotions build audiences for specific programmes while maintaining ITV’s share of viewing – therefore… Continue reading Emery’s ITV Promotions Statement
Magazines ’93, the fourth national conference organised by the PPA, will be held on 4 May at Grosvenor House. Speakers at the conference will include Lord McGregor of Durris, chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, Bridget Rowe, editor of The People and Clive Soley MP who has proposed a Parliamentary Bill seeking the right to… Continue reading Press Regulation Debate
The ITC met with Tyne Tees TV last week over allegations that it has breached its franchise commitments. The Commission reaffirmed that Tyne Tees and Yorkshire TV must remain as separate licences based in the north east and Yorkshire region respectively Chief executive of Zenith Productions, Charles Denton has been appointed head of BBC Drama… Continue reading TV Snippets…
The regional newspaper of the year 2000 will comprise of a core product and will carry very little advertising, according to the group chief executive of Midland Independent Newspapers, Chris Oakley speaking at the Newspaper Society conference on Friday.He pointed out that Britain’s newspapers continue to show a creative flair and resilience which will carry… Continue reading MIN Chief Boosts Newspaper Future
The regional newspaper of the year 2000 will comprise of a core product and will carry very little advertising, according to the group chief executive of Midland Independent Newspapers, Chris Oakley speaking at the Newspaper Society conference on Friday.He pointed out that Britain’s newspapers continue to show a creative flair and resilience which will carry… Continue reading MIN Chief Boosts Newspaper Future
..Auto Express has issued its relaunched edition in an A4 glossy format, concentrating on ‘harder motoring news’….Conde Nast has denied rumours that its monthly home title, House & Garden, is in trouble, following closure of the US parent edition….All 15 Europress titles will increase their frequencies from monthly to 13 per year in an attempt… Continue reading Magazine News..
..Auto Express has issued its relaunched edition in an A4 glossy format, concentrating on ‘harder motoring news’….Conde Nast has denied rumours that its monthly home title, House & Garden, is in trouble, following closure of the US parent edition….All 15 Europress titles will increase their frequencies from monthly to 13 per year in an attempt… Continue reading Magazine News..
Owners of the Observer, the Lonrho Group, intend to meet with rival bidders for the paper this week to determine its future market value. It is understood that Newspaper Publishing has put in a bid estimated between £12m and £30m with The Guardian and Manchester Evening News offering £15m for the paper. Members of the… Continue reading Decisions Loom Over Observer Future
