The Sun’s decision to print an official front – page apology to the Queen yesterday paid off, as she has decided to drop the libel case against the tabloid.The newspaper offered to give £200,000 to charity so that the case could be settled out of court and the deal was accepted. According to the Palace… Continue reading Queen Calls Off Sun Libel Case
QualitiesThe 6-monthly ABCs for August to January ’93 show that all the quality Sundays, with the exception of the Observer, have begun 1993 positively. The Independent on Sunday was particularly noticeable with a year-on- year increase of 8.3% to 407,346. The Sunday Times and Sunday Telegraph achieved increases of 2% and 3.2% respectively.The results for… Continue reading National Press Round-Up – January
Comic-strip hero, Roy of the Rovers, will sadly meet a tragic end next month because of a massive fall in sales for the title in recent years.The character has been in the spotlight since 1954 when he appeared on the cover of ‘Tiger’ but he really took off in 1976 with the launch of the… Continue reading Roy Of The Rovers Hits Rocky Ground
The ISBA Policy Conference 1993 examined the advertising industry from a recession perspective, looking at the changes which are occuring during the continuing acceleration. The conference selected these changes in terms of evolutionary and revolutionary with emphasis being placed on the growth of television and how effective this growth has been – ‘Will we see… Continue reading ISBA Policy Conference
The Periodical Press Association issued a warning to publishers this morning that over 4,000 jobs could be lost within the magazine industry if the Government pushes ahead with its intention to add 17.5% VAT to all magazines and newspapers.Speaking at a press conference Neil McRae, chairman of the PPA, introduced a report issued by the… Continue reading 20% Magazine Jobs At Risk Says PPA
The annual Financial Times Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Conference is taking place later this month (23/24), promising an overview of the state of progress of new TV channels and their effect on conventional TV companies. It aims to study associated business, investment and regulatory issues on cable and satellite broadcasting in the present climate.Speakers at… Continue reading FT Cable & Satellite Conference
Left-wing magazine, the New Statesman was ordered to pay £60,000 damages to the Prime Minister and caterer, Clare Latimer on Friday, following printed accusations that the two were conducting an affair. Adding on legal costs to the amount, the weekly magazine will have to pay £100,000 for its blunder, unless a plea is accepted by… Continue reading New Statesman Gets Libel Charges
The Sunday Times is hoping to attract a higher percentage of Irish and Scottish readers from next month when it plans to relaunch both editions, making them more accessible to readers in different areas. Editor of the paper Andrew Neil, believes that there is no serious rival to the Sunday Times in Ireland and is… Continue reading Sunday Times Expands Coverage
Sharon Brown, editor of woman’s weekly, Bella, has been ousted from her role following revelations that recent issues have suffered a drop in sales below the million mark. She will be replaced by Jackie Highe, who has been editor of the magazine in the past. Bella’s most recent audited figure stood at 1,161,442.Bella: 071 287… Continue reading Bella Sales Down Dramatically
The Sunday Times is hoping to attract a higher percentage of Irish and Scottish readers from next month when it plans to relaunch both editions, making them more accessible to readers in different areas. Editor of the paper Andrew Neil, believes that there is no serious rival to the Sunday Times in Ireland and is… Continue reading Sunday Times Expands Coverage
