BSkyB is not expected to achieve pre-tax breakeven until 1995, according to a new report by stockbrokers James Capel based on BSkyB’s first full year accounts since the merger of Sky and BSB in 1990.Turnover was put at a disappointing £288m, some £40m lower than forecast, even though losses through the year had been greatly… Continue reading BSkyB Breakeven Moved Back To 1995
ITV looks set to enter new ground this year by broadcasting a programme that has been bought and paid for by an advertiser. The deal involves coverage of the 1993 IndyCar series in America featuring Nigel Mansell.A number of the ITV companies, including Carlton, Yorkshire and Meridian have so far agreed to receive the series… Continue reading ITV Unique Sponsorship Deal
LWT and Carlton are considering setting up a 24-hour cable news service for London. The two ITV companies are holding talks with cable operator Videotron about developing their terrestrial news service London News Network.
Nielsen and Continental Research have joined forces to bid for the BARB Audience Appreciation contract. Tenders for the contract are due in by February 10.Nielsen: 0865 742742
In a bid to improve disappointing ratings performance GMTV is to switch a number of presenters. Eamonn Holmes will move alongside Fiona Armstrong from next week, replacing Mike Wilson. If ratings improve as a result it would appear that Wilson will be moved to host a one hour 0600-0700 slot prior to the main event… Continue reading GMTV – All Change
Gruner & Jahr launched an Hello-style magazine in France last week called Gala. They have made no comment as regards to suggestions made in the trade press that they will launch a UK version.Gruner + Jahr: 071 245 8700
IFE will begin transmission of its Family Channel UK in September. The channel, to be delivered on Astra will be based in Maidstone, following IFE’s recent acquisition of TVS for $85m.
Nielsen and Continental Research have joined forces to bid for the BARB Audience Appreciation contract. Tenders for the contract are due in by February 10.Nielsen: 0865 742742
IPC and Groupe Marie Claire have joined forces to launch a French version of Practical Parenting. The monthly title is to be called Famili, aiming for a circulation of 365,000, which would make it the biggest selling parent title in France.IPC: 071 261 6071
Harrington Kilbride Publishing Group has won the contract to produce the bi-monthly title Food Magazine , previously published by CPR. A re-launch will take place in May with a new editorial direction.Harrington Kilbride: 071 226 2222
