ITV’s charity raising ‘Telethon’ has been scrapped following a consistent fall in moneys raised over the past few years.Amid speculation that the cut is due to a ‘tired format’, ITV told MediaTel this morning that the cut is the result of programme scheduling difficulties arising from ITV’s intended coverage of the World Cup – the… Continue reading Telethon To Be Scrapped
Granada Television has revealed profits of £21m for the 6-months to March 27, an increase of 19% on last year. The Granada Group as a whole recorded profits of £68.1m, up by 28% on 1992.
Shares in Anglia Television rose by 12p to 329p yesterday, amid fears that it could be the most vulnerable of the television companies should the rules on takeover bids be relaxed. By 1pm today the shares had risen another 1p.
Carlton Television’s arts magazine programme Big City has sponsored a listings guide to be bound into the London edition of the Thomson Directory. The Big City Insiders Guide covers restaurants, cinemas and theatres and carries some display advertising. The guide will appear in the 1993/4 edition of the directory to be published on June 21.
Carlton Television’s arts magazine programme Big City has sponsored a listings guide to be bound into the London edition of the Thomson Directory. The Big City Insiders Guide covers restaurants, cinemas and theatres and carries some display advertising. The guide will appear in the 1993/4 edition of the directory to be published on June 21.
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
A new edition of the ITC Code of Advertising Standards Practice is published today. It remains basically unchanged with the principle difference relating to the restriction on times of transmission of advertisements for medicines, vitamins and dietary supplements. From last October advertisements falling into this category could only be transmitted after 9pm.ITC: 071 824 7743.
Portsmouth and Sunderland Newspapers has reported a 50% leap in profits to £6m, for the year to the end of March. The publisher’s titles inlcude the Portsmouth News and the Sunderland Star.
The London offices of the ITC will will moving to the following address from Monday 21st June:33 Foley St.LONDONWIP 7LBTel: 071 255 3000 (Office Hours) 071 306 7736 (Out/Hours)CLACKSONS MOVE OFFICESClacksons have now moved to:7 Baden PlaceCrosby RowLONDONSE1 1YWTel: 071 357 7979Fax: 071 357 0471
Thomson Directories has signed a deal to sponsor Sky News’ weather bulletins. Thomson already sponsors Channel 4’s weather bulletins.
