BMRB International has reacted to what it sees as the increasing importance of branding in the field of media by launching a new division. Media@BMRB will bring together researchers with both media and consumer brand research experience.The department will use the editorial performance system, Editorial Monitor, for the first time in the UK. The research… Continue reading BMRB Launches New Division
Capital Radio is proposing to launch a children’s radio station to cover the North East of England, it has been announced.The company is planning to launch Fun Radio in response to the Radio Authority advertising an FM licence for the area covering Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesborough.Fun’s target audience will be aged from 4-14, with daytime… Continue reading Capital Radio To Apply For North East Licence
United News & Media has sold its United Southern Publications business to Southnews for £47.5 million.Southnews is buying 28 free weekly titles made up of regional newspapers and advertising periodicals covering the South East of England. The portfolio includes the Informer , Advertiser North London and Yellow Advertiser series of newspapers.Southnews: 0181 579 3131
Culture Secretary Chris Smith has appointed Elan Closs Stephens as the new chairman of S4C.Her appointment will run for four years from 1 April 1998, when she takes over from Ifan Prys Edwards, the present chairman. Stephens is a senior lecturer at the University of Wales and is director of the Thomson Foundation Monitoring and… Continue reading S4C Appoints New Chairman
The ITC has today issued a consultation document to the ITV franchise holders which asks them how they propose to submit their licence renewal plans.The Commission proposes that the submission will consist of two parts: Part A will contain details of any proposed variation to existing licence obligations in terms of programme-related matters and Part… Continue reading ITC Asks ITV Companies For Licence Renewal Plans
Southnews has said that, following its takeover of United Southern Publications (see today’s UNM Sells Regional Titles To Southnews), it now intends to focus its attentions on the London and Home Counties markets.A statement from Southnews said: “The Southnews Board’s strategy is to focus on the geographic markets of London and the Home Counties and… Continue reading Southnews To Concentrate On London And Home Counties
Whatever your opinion of how much truth there is in the practice of feng shui (the oriental art of object placement to enhance aspects of one’s life) there is no doubt that the subject is fascinating and, consequently, this magazine is a very good read.Undoubtedly Feng Shui For Modern Living , which launched last week,… Continue reading First Issue Review – Feng Shui For Modern Living
The Guardian and Observer newspapers have sent a letter to Independent readers which offers free and discounted copies of their newspapers for a limited period.Despite joining with the Independent in criticising Rupert Murdoch’s cut-price Times, the Guardian newspapers have infuriated Rosie Boycott, editor in chief of both Independent titles, with the offer.She has written a… Continue reading Guardian And Observer Attempt To Woo Indy Readers
Capital Radio has agreed to sell its 30% stake in Essex Radio for £6.2 milllion after being approached by Schroders on behalf of Daily Mail and General Investments.The move follows the clearance of the Daily Mail’s bid to take over Essex Radio last month (subscribers see DMG Overcomes Regulatory Hurdle To Take Over Essex Radio).Capital… Continue reading Capital Radio Sells Stake In Essex Radio
