A bastion of the teenage girl’s magazine market looks set to close on July 3 as sales for DC Thomson’s Jackie magazine drop after a 30-year stint.Editor of the magazine Pam Wilson told MediaTel this morning that she believes today’s teenage readers are looking for editorial a little more raunchy than that offered by Jackie… Continue reading Jackie Loses Out On Raunchy Market
James Conway of The Independent Television Commission confirmed to MediaTel this morning that the Channel 5 debate will be reopened next month with the publication of a discussion document, outlining central technical issues of interest to potential bidders.When the single applicant for the licence (Thames Television) lost out on its bid in December, the Commission… Continue reading ITC Welcomes Response To C5 Debate
GGT’s planned acquisition of The Media Business has fallen through due to a “conflict of interest between clients”. The deal would have created a new company with billings of around £100m.. Sue Oriel, FCO media director, is to join Zenith Media as planning director, replacing Simon Andrews who resigned from the company in April..
GGT’s planned acquisition of The Media Business has fallen through due to a “conflict of interest between clients”. The deal would have created a new company with billings of around £100m.. Sue Oriel, FCO media director, is to join Zenith Media as planning director, replacing Simon Andrews who resigned from the company in April..
The latest edition of the OSCAR Digest comprises a poster universe of 120,000 panels. This is the first digest to include non-Outdoor Advertising Association sheetage.The 120,000 panels represent around 95% of all UK outdoor sites.This is a third more than the last published universe. A new category has been introduced to cover the 12 sheet… Continue reading OSCAR Increases Universe Estimate
Lufthansa is to sponsor the Financial Times weather forecast from June 9, in a deal worth £100,000. The paper aims to upgrade its weather coverage following the deal, with enhanced maps and increased editorial. The contract was co-ordinated by Nigel Pullin of the FT who is looking into further possibilities for sponsorship within the paper.
James Conway of The Independent Television Commission confirmed to MediaTel this morning that the Channel 5 debate will be reopened next month with the publication of a discussion document, outlining central technical issues of interest to potential bidders.When the single applicant for the licence (Thames Television) lost out on its bid in December, the Commission… Continue reading ITC Welcomes Response To C5 Debate
Regional publishers, Southnews, saw end of year profits to April 1993 rise from £0.9m to £1.2m, a leap of 35%, with revenues increasing from £12.4m to £13.1m. The group publishes paid-for titles including the Harrow Observer and the Uxbridge Gazette.HUGHES APPOINTED AD HEAD AT NEWBURYKen Hughes has been made group advertisement manager of the Newbury… Continue reading Southnews Profits
Regional publishers, Southnews, saw end of year profits to April 1993 rise from £0.9m to £1.2m, a leap of 35%, with revenues increasing from £12.4m to £13.1m. The group publishes paid-for titles including the Harrow Observer and the Uxbridge Gazette.HUGHES APPOINTED AD HEAD AT NEWBURYKen Hughes has been made group advertisement manager of the Newbury… Continue reading Southnews Profits
Tetley Tea has renewed its sponsorship contract with Yorkshire TV production, The Darling Buds of May, to include spot airtime and below-the-line activity. The new series comprises of 6 one hour episodes, attracting average audiences of 18 million. The initial promotion, negotiated in October, was believed to be valued at £1m (Newsline 28/10).
