The men’s Internet title Escape has closed as publishers Dennis decided that the title had little hope for future growth. The title, which launched in October 1996, had consistently achieved circulation higher than its original targets with the most recent ABC figure (Jan-Jun 1997) showing sales of just over 20,000.However the title’s former editor, Mark… Continue reading Escape Closes As Dennis Questions Its Future
The Mirror Group today said that Charles Wilson has now stepped down from his position as managing director.Group chief executive David Montgomery said: “Charlie has had a remarkable career as a senior journalist and newspaper manager. The Mirror Group owes him a great debt for his loyal service and role in modernising the company.”Wilson’s departure… Continue reading Wilson Retires From Mirror
The Sun has cut it’s cover-price for today in a tie-up with British Gas. The tabloid, which normally sells for 28p, went on sale today for 15p to mark a 15% price cut by British Gas. It also includes a four-page pull-out with information on the gas company and a competition to win free gas… Continue reading Sun Cuts Cover-Price
The Sunday Business will be launching on 15 February. The title, which will be printed on pink paper, will be edited by Andrew Neil and Jeff Randall. The ad sales team will be run by Peter Gould, former ad director of the Evening Standard, while Vicki Beazley becomes ad manager.A review of the paper will… Continue reading Sunday Business Launch Date Set
http://www.sainsburys.co.ukFor some reason Sainsbury’s has decided to adopt a minty green theme for its Website, despite the fact that everyone associates the supermarket with the colour orange (don’t forget your brand values, guys). Nevertheless the minty green is calming, if a little insipid, and the green and blue typeface is clear and effective. It is… Continue reading Website Of The Week – Sainsbury’s
The Stage, the trade companion to the theatre industry since 1880, has launched its own Website. The site, at http://www.thestage.co.uk, will feature weekly entertainment news updates along with a recruitment service and a number of reviews.The Stage Website is also to feature some functionality provided by Emap Online’s What’s On Stage website (http://www.whatson.com).The Stage: 0171… Continue reading The Stage Takes To The Net
The Advertising Association will be holding a major national conference in Leeds on 11-12 May 1998, as part of the activities of the UK Presidency of the Council of the European Union.The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, the Rt Hon Chris Smith MP, will be making the keynote address. Other speakers will… Continue reading AA To Hold Conference
Yesterday saw the launch of Emap Elan’s Red magazine – the magazine where ‘age isn’t an issue’. The title is aimed at ABC1 women aged 30-39 who ‘have responsibilities – a house, a garden, maybe a partner and kids – but are still interested in style, passion and enjoying themselves’.With a masthead very similar to… Continue reading Red â First Issue Review
C5 is achieving a viewing share of 5.5% in homes which can receive the new channel, ahead of the predicted 5%, according to BARB data released by the broadcaster. Overall, C5 averaged a 3.1% share. Despite ITV’s share of viewing falling, commercial TV’s share actually increased from 55.8% in 1996 to 58% in 1997.In terms… Continue reading C5 Hits Viewing Target
