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.
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
Reed Regional Newspapers has withdrawn its titles as members of the Newspaper Society as predicted towards the end of last year (Newsline 21/9). Reed’s orginal argument was that it could not justify the society’s fees when the newspaper publisher could provide most of the services itself. RRN fees amounted to over £130,000 per year.RRN: 081… Continue reading RRN Leaves Newspaper Society
Reed Regional Newspapers has withdrawn its titles as members of the Newspaper Society as predicted towards the end of last year (Newsline 21/9). Reed’s orginal argument was that it could not justify the society’s fees when the newspaper publisher could provide most of the services itself. RRN fees amounted to over £130,000 per year.RRN: 081… Continue reading RRN Leaves Newspaper Society
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
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
Publishers of business magazines such as Factory Equipment News , Wilmington Publishing has bought a majority stake in Birmingham-based Adline Publishing. Adline produces the magazine of the same name, aimed at individuals working in advertising. Wilmington will offer the company use of its resources as well as heightening its place in the market.Adline: 021 446… Continue reading Wilmington Takes Stake In Adline
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
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
