Broadband cable subscribers increased to over 440,000 at the end of 1992, with the take up rate rising to 22.5%. Latest JICCAR data shows that the net increase in subscribers as a proportion of the new homes passed rose in 1992 to 28%, compared with 23.3% in 1991 and 22.8% in 1990.Compared to January 1992… Continue reading First Quarter 1993 – Jiccar Data
The ITV Network has finally agreed on an official sum for its 1994 budget after speculation that it would rise dramatically compared with other years. The figure now stands at £540m – an increase of £25m from 1993. According to a report in today’s Financial Times, advertising agencies are forecasting net advertising revenues for all… Continue reading Budget Fixed For ITV
The ITV Network has finally agreed on an official sum for its 1994 budget after speculation that it would rise dramatically compared with other years. The figure now stands at £540m – an increase of £25m from 1993. According to a report in today’s Financial Times, advertising agencies are forecasting net advertising revenues for all… Continue reading Budget Fixed For ITV
Time Warner and Telecommunications, the two main shareholders in Turner Broadcasting System, are considering dividing the assets of the company, which includes Cable News Network.Meanwhile, Turner Entertainment International has appointed Susan Kroll as senior vice-president of the Cartoon Network and TNT in Europe. The channel, due to launch in September 1993, will be funded by… Continue reading Shareholders In TBS Consider Split
BBC director-general,John Birt intends to meet all 23,000 of his staff in one day sessions to discuss the future of the BBC. Public responses to the Government Green Paper on the subject close at the end of this month.
Television South West the broadcasting contractor, has announced pre-tax profits of £9.17m (£1.95m) for the year ending December 1992. Turnover fell to £40.37 (£59.47m) and earnings per share rose to 28.4p from 5p.
Time Warner and Telecommunications, the two main shareholders in Turner Broadcasting System, are considering dividing the assets of the company, which includes Cable News Network.Meanwhile, Turner Entertainment International has appointed Susan Kroll as senior vice-president of the Cartoon Network and TNT in Europe. The channel, due to launch in September 1993, will be funded by… Continue reading Shareholders In TBS Consider Split
Bus Advertising Business has merged with Metro-Transad with the former taking a 50% in Transad. The new company will be called Metrobus Advertising, representing in excess of 10,000 buses. Tom Goddard will be chief executive of MA, with Terry Dyer as chairman.
According to the latest Pan European Television Audience Research (PETAR) satellite channels have increased their share of viewing in European cable and satellite homes by 12% year on year – from 50% in 1992 to 62% in 1993.The survey shows a trend towards strong commercial TV at the expense of state-run operations, as well as… Continue reading Petar 1992/1993 Survey Results
Redwood Publishing is planning the launch of a new motoring magazine called Top Gear. The title is thought to be launching as a fortnightly in July. Redwood Publishing has yet to officially confirm the launch but more information will be available on confirmation.Redwood Publishing: 081 576 2000
