Classic Bike Guide , the bi-monthly bike title published by Myatt McFarlane, is increasing its frequency to monthly from the January issue, due out on the 28th. Extra features will also be added to the revamped magazine and new design elements are to be introduced.
Sir David Calcutt QC finally presented his long awaited report to ministers on Friday, investigating press self-regulation and outlining codes of practice for newspapers to follow.The report was met with much opposition from editors who claim that its stringent recommendations, which include fines on papers breaking the code of conduct, will lead to blatant censorship.… Continue reading Calcutt Presents Report To Ministers
Sales and Marketing Director at Reed Regional Newspapers, Mike Costello, is leaving the company after 6 years to set up an independent sales and marketing consultancy for newspapers. Details of a replacement for Costello have yet to be finalised.
John Birt, director general of the BBC has just revealed to staff the structural and personnel changes that are to be made within the Corporation, along with policy initiatives to strengthen programming and increase openness and accountability.Structural changes include: the separation of programme production from commissioning and scheduling in TV and radio. the setting up… Continue reading 1pm: Birt Announces Changes At BBC
Chris Carey, once head of Radio Nova in Dublin, has bought Buzz FM, the Birmingham based station which has been suffering financially for the last few years. Buzz was helped by Radio Clyde two years ago when it started to go under but the money pumped into the station at the time was not enough… Continue reading Buzz Bought By Nova Chief
The Radio Authority has awarded the ILR licence for High Wycombe to Radio Wye. The licence is for a service on the AM band with the exact size of population to be served being determined by the transmission site chosen by Radio Wye. The new station is due to begin broadcasting later this year.The local… Continue reading ILR Awards & Re-Advertisements
The Radio Authority has awarded the ILR licence for High Wycombe to Radio Wye. The licence is for a service on the AM band with the exact size of population to be served being determined by the transmission site chosen by Radio Wye. The new station is due to begin broadcasting later this year.The local… Continue reading ILR Awards & Re-Advertisements
Sales and Marketing Director at Reed Regional Newspapers, Mike Costello, is leaving the company after 6 years to set up an independent sales and marketing consultancy for newspapers. Details of a replacement for Costello have yet to be finalised.
John Birt has jumped straight into his new role as director general of the BBC by replanning the Corporation’s managerial structure and introducing some new blood into the fold. These changes will be made public on Monday when Birt is expected to announce the appointment of Liz Forgan (currently director of programmes at Channel 4… Continue reading Birt To Reveal Future Plans For BBC
IFE, the US company bidding for TVS, has increased its offer for the company as predicted this week. To pacify preference shareholders the company will announce an increase in share price to 60p (cash), a rise of 17p. Ordinary shares will stand at 35p.Whether or not the rebelling party will accept the new offer is… Continue reading TVS Offer Increased As Predicted
