The ITC has fundamentally altered the basis upon which the Channel 5 licence is to be advertised.In response to comments received after the draft Invitation to Apply was published, the ITC has made several amendments which “further reflect the ITC’s recognition of the financial constraints on the Channel 5 operator in the early years of… Continue reading ITC Modifies Channel 5 Requirements
Capital Radio, Atlantic 252, Chiltern Radio and Allied Radio are all reported to be preparing bids for the second Independent National Radio licence.So far the only consortium to have confirmed its intention to bid is Eclipse Sound, which is planning a soft rock format.Eclipse Sound is derived from Eclipse FM, which was a 14-week experiment… Continue reading Possible INR2 Applicants
Throughout 1991, the national newspaper market remained unsettled and visibly affected by the current economic climate. Many papers experienced substantial drops in both circulation and readership.During the course of the year virtually all of the national papers either underwent some form of redesign or launched a new section, in an attempt to boost sales and… Continue reading National Press Round-Up – 1991
The ITV companies have expressed dis- satisfaction with the draft currency convertor that has been produced by BARB, and further delays are now expected before the conversion table is made public.A spokesperson for BARB admitted this morning that the ITV companies are unhappy with the detailed draft report that has been drawn up, and the… Continue reading Further Delay For Currency Convertor
Advertising expenditure across Europe is forecast to increase from 4.1% in 1991 to 6.6% in 1992 and 7.6% in 1993 (1.9% and 3.4% allowing for inflation), according to the latest forecasts from Carat.Over Europe as a whole, growth in advertising expenditure is forecast to be marginally ahead of growth in gross domestic product for 1992.… Continue reading Advertising Forecasts
A heavy burst of activity is expected in the magazine markets in the first few months of 1992, with several of the major publishers lining up promotions and ad campaigns, as well the arrival of several new titles.National Magazines is pushing Good Housekeeping with a Cook Book supple- ment in the March issue, whilst House… Continue reading Magazine Market Activity In Early 1992
Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed taht he will be bidding for the UK’s Channel 5 licence when it is advertised this Spring.Berlusconi’s Fininvest is currently putting together a consortium to bid for the franchise, and has joined forces with independent production company Channel X.Fininvest claims that it is also in negotiations with other potential UK… Continue reading Berlusconi Confirms C5 Bid
The House of Lords today refused to quash the ITC’s rejection of TSW’s franchise application.TSW’s managing director Harry Turner expressed the company’s great dis- appointment, but promised “we will continue top provide a quality regional service in the South West until our existing franchise expires at the end of the year. We will also consider… Continue reading TSW Fails In Lords
A ‘hands off’ message will be issued to EC president Jacques Delors in March by representatives from the Press from all 12 EC countries.A delegation from CAEJ, the European Publishers’ Association, will seek assurances on the following points:* That the editorial and advertising content of the Press remains free from centralised EC restrictions* That no… Continue reading Euro Press Warning To EC President
The London radio market is beginning to to settle now after a hectic two year period which saw the launch of Choice, Jazz, Kiss, Melody, RTM and Spectrum; refinements to LBC’s services ; and fundamental changes to BBC Radio nationally and in London.Latest JICRAR data (Oct-Dec 91) shows that total hours listened in London are… Continue reading London Radio Listening – Oct-Dec 91
