The Independent Television Commission has defended itself as acting “within its powers” following the Judicial Review sought by Flextech in the High Court yesterday. The cable and communications company is seeking a review of the ITC’s decision to remove minimum carriage requirements for cable and satellite channels (see Newsline).A spokesperson for the ITC said that… Continue reading ITC Defends Itself Against Flextech
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints published in its monthly report against a national press Rey & Co stationary advert. Ecclesiastical lettering was used carrying the line “Rey & Co Born Again Paper”. Another headline read: “Jesus he loves me. Feel the power of his love – or hers. Enchant them with a loving… Continue reading Advertising Standards Authority Crucifies Blasphemous Ad
The Maxim website has been ‘extensively redesigned’ to give it a new look. The site is an offshoot of Maxim, the popular men’s title.The site has acquired a number of new interactive features, and started up Premier League predictions.Maxim: 0171 917 3912
Northcliffe Newspapers Group has appointed Malcolm Pheby as managing director of its Lincolnshire Publishing Company.Pheby was named Newspaper Industry Editor of the Year in 1993, and has previously edited the Evening Star. He came to Northcliffe from the Express, where he was assistant editor.He commented: “It is a privilege to be appointed managing director at… Continue reading New MD For Lincolnshire Publishing Company
ITV sales house, Laser, has signed up internet technology company, Real Media, to provide ad management software for the ITV Formula 1 website (http://www.itv-f1.com/).Real Media’s software, Open Ad Stream, will manage all advertising and sponsorship on the site and provide post campaign analyses. The site currently has no advertisers but Laser claims that it receives… Continue reading Laser Signs Real Media For ITV F1 Website
Manchester United’s club-dedicated digital television channel, MUTV, was launched by club manager, Alex Ferguson, yesterday.The channel, which is a joint venture between the football club, BSkyB and Granada (see Man United Channel Confirmed), will broadcast for six hours a day from 10 September. Initially, it will be available only to Sky subscribers, via Sky Digital,… Continue reading Man Utd. Launches Own TV Channel
It is understood that the US-based satellite network E! Entertainment is in negotiations to launch a UK channel.Unconfirmed reports suggest that BSkyB is one of the contenders for the venture; a spokeperson today commented that BSkyB is “looking for the best possible lineup.”BSkyB has recently clinched a deal with Channel 4 to carry the new… Continue reading US Channel To Entertain UK
Following the dismissal of John Mulholland, editor-to-be of Sporting Life yesterday (see Newsline), Mirror Group announced today that Pat Pilton has been appointed to supervise the ‘editorial development’ of the title.The title’s launch date, initially planned for Autumn, was recently postponed in a controversial move, after which Mirror Group assured staff that the project would… Continue reading Sporting Life Gains A Supervisor
http://www.ministryofsound.co.ukAnd next up is this bangin’ effort from the essential clubbers of today, The Ministry Of Sound. Hold on to your fluffy bras and tight leather pants girls, boys and girl-boys, because this one is an absolutely monster hit which will knock those designer sun-glasses off your heads (though you may be off your head… Continue reading Website Of The Week – Ministry Of Sound
The regional press advertising market is currently enjoying a period of significant growth, according to figures recently released by the Advertising Association (AA).AA figures show that ad revenue was up by 8.5% to £2.237 billion between 1996 and 1997, although the Newspaper Society (NS) conducted a survey recently which showed growth to be higher still,… Continue reading Regional Press Enjoys Strong Revenue Growth, But Less Impressive Circulation Trends
