Secretary for National Heritage, Peter Brooke made it clear yesterday to the committee examining the Freedom Of the Press Bill that he refuses to support the setting up of an independent press body to monitor press behaviour.
Former chairman of Craig Advertising which went into receivership a fort- night ago, Lawrence Craig, has set up his own consultancy, Coltas, having links with media independent Feather Brooksbank (Newsline 25/2). Craig Advertising is said to have left debts of more than £1m including £500,000 owed to Scottish newspapers.
Contrary to reports in today’s trade press Sky One and Sky News will not start a subscription charge at the beginning of October. A spokesperson at Sky revealed that they are discussing the possibility of a fee-charging service at some stage but a specific date is far from being agreed.
11% of the population over the age of 7 go to the cinema more than once a month, according to the latest CAVIAR research, the highest percentage since the survey began 10 years ago.62% of the population are now cinema-goers with the prime audience being the 15-24 age group. CAVIAR 10 shows 56% of cinema… Continue reading Caviar 10
11% of the population over the age of 7 go to the cinema more than once a month, according to the latest CAVIAR research, the highest percentage since the survey began 10 years ago.62% of the population are now cinema-goers with the prime audience being the 15-24 age group. CAVIAR 10 shows 56% of cinema… Continue reading Caviar 10
According to a report in Media Week today J Walter Thomson is planning a further restructure of its media department following a total staff rejig back in October (Newsline 15/10). JWT will not yet reveal what exactly will happen within the restructure.
The ITV Network is moving to ITN headquarters at Gray’s Inn Road at the beginning of June, it has been revealed. The news supplier has been suffering financial difficulties because of the long term lease agreement.
The six local radio licences for London are being re-advertised by the Radio Authority this week, including those held by LBC, Jazz FM and Melody Radio.
IPC’s Specialist Group is launching a monthly gardening magazine at the end of this month to cater for Britain’s growing number of enthusiastic gardeners.Your Garden is aimed at amateurs who want to improve their skills and knowledge and who need practical advice on garden maintenance. The full- colour magazine will be cover-dated May but will… Continue reading IPC To Launch Your Garden
According to a report in today’s Evening Standard chief executive of Mirror Group Newspapers, David Montgomery is making definite plans to set up a satellite news channel for London as a rival to Sky News. If plans reach fruition the channel will be in direct competition with London News Network although the latter has an… Continue reading Montgomery To Launch News Channel
