Emap has announced that Michelle Garnett will become the new editor of its flagship teen gossip title Sneak, which launched in April last year.Garnett, who was previously deputy editor of Sneak, has been acting editor of the celebrity focused title for the past six months.Prior to joining Sneak, Garnett was editor of worldpop, where she… Continue reading Emap Hopes To Boosts Sneak With New Editor
Consumers are increasingly using bulk folders and filtering techniques to reduce the amount of spam emails they receive, according to new research from online marketing group, DoubleClick.The 2003 Consumer Email Study shows that spam is the number one concern consumers have about their email inbox, with 89% deeming it a serious problem. However, there is… Continue reading DoubleClick Report Shows How Consumers Tackle Spam
RAB chief executive, Douglas McArthur, has written to advertisers and media planning agencies urging them to support RAJAR’s commitment to continue testing electronic measurement systems.Last week the research body announced plans to invest a further £500,000 in testing the latest audiometers, following its recent decision to stick to the current diary system of audience measurement… Continue reading McArthur Supports RAJAR Over Electronic Measurement
Concerns are growing that the dispute between shareholders and ITV’s management designate could flare up again over the the terms of Charles Allen’s pay contract with the newly merged company.An influential group of institutional investors yesterday forced Carlton boss Michael Green to relinquish his role as chairman of the ITV company that will result from… Continue reading Charles Allen Could Spark Fresh Shareholder Dispute
Marketers and pay-TV operators looking for the next boom area would do worse than to set their sights on Asia Pacific, judging from a new study by ZenithOptimedia. The media agency reflects on the growth of advertising and subscription revenues in the region and foretells a bright future for a number of sleeping giants.Also On… Continue reading MediaTelINSIGHT: Television Fortunes Rising In The East
The Competition Commission has approved the purchase of thirteen Independent News & Media titles in the Greater London area by Newsquest but has blocked the transfer of eight others, the Department of Trade & Industry revealed today.Earlier this year, INM agreed to sell its entire portfolio of regional newspapers to US-owned Newsquest for £60 million.… Continue reading Commission Agrees To Partial Sale Of INM Regionals
Concerns are growing that the dispute between shareholders and ITV’s management designate could flare up again over the the terms of Charles Allen’s pay contract with the newly merged company. An influential group of institutional investors yesterday forced Carlton boss Michael Green to relinquish his role as chairman of the ITV company that will result… Continue reading Allen Deal Could Spark Fresh Shareholder Dispute
Future Network has increased its influence in the videogames magazine market by reaching a deal to acquire Computec Media UK for £3.2 million. CMUK publishes the unofficial Playstation magazine, PSW, which has an average monthly circulation of more than 50,000, and Xbox World, which has sales of over 25,000 copies a month. Under the terms… Continue reading Future Expands Games Magazine Portfolio
International sales helped to boost pre-tax profits at magazine publisher Haymarket by 22% in 2002, the company has announced. Haymarket said the figure rose from £20.4 million in 2001 (see City News) to £24.9 million last year. Group revenues totalled £172.3 million, up 6.8% overall. The company publishes more than fifty business and consumer magazines… Continue reading Haymarket Reports Growth In Profits
Carlton Communications has bowed down to shareholder pressure by announcing that Michael Green will step down as chairman designate of the newly merged ITV company. The broadcaster confirmed that Green has reluctantly given in to continued calls from a coalition of city institutions for him to relinquish his role at the helm of the company… Continue reading Green Relinquishes Role As ITV Chairman Designate
