The EC has adopted a communication noting that the United States has taken account of its concerns and criticisms over American plans for the management of names and addresses on Internet. The EC and the USA now agree that all pending decisions should be referred to the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, due to be established… Continue reading EU: Internet names issue resolved
Phil Hinton, the editor of Rodale Press’ Men’s Health, is leaving the title to join IPC Magazines. A spokesperson for Rodale Press stated that Hinton is leaving as the opportunity has arisen to work on the launch of some new men’s titles with IPC.Hinton himself commented: “There is still plenty of scope for good titles… Continue reading Men’s Health Editor To Join IPC Magazines
Alongside the unveiling of half-year financial results yesterday (see Pearson Profits Remain Strong), Pearson chief executive, Marjorie Scardino, is also reported to have confirmed that the group is looking to dispose of its stake in satellite broadcaster BSkyB.Pearson holds only 3% of BSkyB, but it is expected that a sale may fetch over £220 million,… Continue reading Pearson Looks To Sell BSkyB Stake
The Greek TV toy ad ban remains at issue as the Commission continues its period of consultation on wider aspects of children’s advertising in connection with the Article 169 procedure initiated by European toy manufacturers. It is understood that Commissioner Monti wishes to return to the Commission with enough information and research data to be… Continue reading EU: Toy ads consultation continues
Neil Kinnock, the EU Transport Commissioner, has no intention of banning car advertising at an EU level. Replying to widespread press suggestions to the contrary, Mr Kinnock said “I wish to reassure everybody, industry and consumers, that there are no plans to ban car advertising.” Confusion over EU plans to regulate car sales and advertising… Continue reading EU: Commission denies ad ban
The Commission has published a working document on the convergence of telecommunications, the media and information technologies. The consultation, launched last December, aroused great interest with over 270 contributions from industry, users, regulatory authorities and other interested parties. However, it did not lead to a consensus, except on the need for better regulatory coordination, and… Continue reading EU: Media convergence
All but four of the national papers lost readership year on year during the NRS period January 1998 – June 1998. The Mirror gained the most significant number of readers, with an increase of 3.66%. The other titles which didn’t experience readership losses were the Express On Sunday up 2.57% and the Times 0.79%.The biggest… Continue reading National Newspaper NRS – June 1998
Bell Atlantic appears to have adopted a rather innovative method of disposing of its shares in Cable & Wireless Communications. The company will be issuing in excess of $3bn in convertible bonds, which can either be held onto by investors or converted into CWC shares. This also means that Bell Atlantic will remain on the… Continue reading Bell Atlantic Dispose Of CWC Shares
Media group Pearson today announced half-year pre-tax profits of £358.5 million for the six month period ended 30 June 1998. Pre-tax profits for the same period last year stood at £80.7 million. Sales were up from £957 million to £989 million.The group’s Financial Times division lifted its profits by 12% to £66.8 million, boosted by… Continue reading Pearson Profits Remain Strong
“Refreshment, renewal and reality,” promised ITV’s director of programmes, David Liddiment, as he unveiled the broadcaster’s Autumn programme schedule last week. “Could do more,” was the reaction of one ad agency TV buyer.The main concern for ITV is that the new schedule draws in enough viewers to meet the peak-time viewing share target of 38%… Continue reading ITV’s Viewing Share Challenge
