Channel 5 announced this week that Chris Shaw is to become its new controller of news, current affairs and documentaries. He replaces Tim Gardam, who has been appointed director of programmes at Channel 4.Shaw is currently editor of 5 News, and said of the move: “I’m thrilled to be taking on this challenge at Channel… Continue reading Channel 5 Appoints New News Controller
Tension continues to mount today in what has become a sparring match between the media giants of the British industry. A mystery bidder has reportedly launched a rival bid for the Manchester United FC, after last week saw both Sky and Man Utd constantly in the headlines following Sky’s £623.4 million takeover offer.US investment bank… Continue reading Football Champions vs Media Giants Continues
IPC Magazines has completed its first lifestyle questionnaire exercise, producing detailed and accurate information on its readers and their views on media consumption and related matters.The research was carried out by a mass mailing of over 750,000 questionnaires, and will be made available to external companies wishing to obtain detailed lifestyle information as well as… Continue reading IPC Shares Its Market Findings
http://www.kiss100.co.uk/Let’s not beat about the bush – there is not a great deal to see on the Kiss FM website. Pretty much what you see is what you get, you can judge this book by its cover and all the other clichés which go something like that.As most commercial bodies with sites on the net,… Continue reading Website Of The Week – Kiss FM
The Daily Telegraph is launching a senior appointments supplement in its Thursday and Sunday editions. Printed on pink paper, the section is called Business File and will feature high profile appointments of salaries £50,000 and above.The title has dropped readership according to the latest NRS figures, falling 13% to a total of 2,358,000. However, the… Continue reading Business File Opened By The Telegraph
Reports have emerged this week that IPC is planning to launch its popular laddish monthly Loaded overseas.Although IPC would not specify exactly which countries it would be targeting, it did indicate that English-speaking and European countries were being considered for launches, presumably meaning Australia and the US are potential targets. Property director at IPC, Rebecca… Continue reading IPC Lads Go Abroad
Computeractive, the computer title launched earlier this year by VNU (see Newsline) announced today that it is to launch a £1.2 million television campaign to further its market lead. On-magazine promotions will also be used, and the 16th issue will retail at 50p to encourage further sampling amongst readers.Juliet Parker, Computeractive publisher, commented: “This new… Continue reading Computer Magazine Activates Advertising
In the week which has seen deals between football and media giants materialising, with BSkyB buying Manchester United for £625 million (see Newsline), and Carlton offering a more modest offer for the Arsenal Club (see Newsline), the trend looks set to continue.There were reports this morning that Aston Villa football club may be in talks… Continue reading Football And Media Trend Continues
Fiona McIntosh, former editor of Company, has left to take up the position of editor on EMAP’s fashion title Elle.McIntosh replaces Marie O’Riordan who has moved on to the position of publishing director of youth titles at EMAP Elan. Elle enjoyed an increase in circulation during the last ABC period (see Newsline), its third year-on-year… Continue reading Editor Finds Better Company
The cult television show TFI Friday, hosted by Chris Evans on Channel 4, has launched its own website on the internet (see Newsline). Created by Ginger Online, the site recreates the atmosphere of the show, with interviews and competitions, and the company, owned by Chris Evans, hopes to use the site to sell music, videos… Continue reading Ginger Online Launch
