Emap Online today unveiled a major upgrade of its What’s on Stage Internet Web site, the UK’s online performing arts information service.The site, which concentrated previously on UK theatre listings and online ticket ordering, now includes a classical music service, with a venue guide detailing nearest hotels, restaurants and – for London – local mapping.In… Continue reading EMAP Site Gets Revamp
VNU has announced the appointment of Bobby Pickering as editor of Network News . He was previously news editor on VNU’s PC Dealer .In addition to his current responsibilities, Julian Patterson, currently New Media editor and formerly editor of PC Week , will be assisting Pickering as consultant editor.VNU: 0171 316 9000
Peter Salmon, Granada Television’s director of programmes, has been named as BBC1’s new controller. He replaces Michael Jackson who left the corporation this year to become chief executive of Channel 4.As well as taking charge of the Coronation Street rejuvenation Mr Salmon was also responsible for programmes such as Moll Flanders and Hillsborough.BBC: 0181 743… Continue reading BBC1 Controller Appointed
The July NRS bulletin is being delayed – probably until early next week. NRS now have 3 months of split sample data which needs examining before it is sent out.NRS: 0171 379 0344
Scottish Media Group has confirmed today that it has entered into a new 5 year sales agreement with sales house TSMS for its STV and Grampian businesses.Jerry Hill, chief executive of TSMS, said: “The Scottish Media Group deal is significant to us as it now gives us the opportunity to plan ahead and develop our… Continue reading Scottish Media Re-Signs TSMS
A report from Merrill Lynch, which suggested that Carlton could lose around £32m as a result of the Channel 4 funding formula being scrapped, sent the broadcaster down 13p to 496.5p on Wednesday. This also affected United News & Media, which slipped 2 to 698.5p, and Scottish Media, down a penny at 633p. Granada was… Continue reading Sharewatch – W/E 29/8/97
Cable & Wireless Communications has signed a deal with BSkyB which will see it use the satellite broadcaster as its main supplier of pay-per-view programmes and channels. The move replaces CWC’s previous plans to develop its own programming services.The CWC/BSkyB agreement has also created tension in the cable industry, which in the past had always… Continue reading CWC To Use BSkyB
As a mark of respect following the death of the Princess of Wales, the launch of the Daily Star‘s MegaStar Website and the planned launch party, due to have taken place today, have been postponed. A new date is expected to be announced shortly.Today’s other media launches will go ahead: Xfm launched at midday and… Continue reading Daily Star Postpones Website Launch
ABC //electronic has registered Electronic Telegraph (ET) for an audit, it has been announced.Richard Foan, head of ABC //electronic said ‘It’s great news to have Electronic Telegraph on board. Web auditing is growing at a steady rate and every client we sign adds to the development of our service. It is very encouraging for the… Continue reading ABC //electronic Signs The Telegraph
The BBC is expected to confirm this week the cable companies which will be showing its forthcoming 24-hour news service. It is believed that the service, which launches as part of the BBC’s digital television plans, will oust Sky News on a number of cable services.Telewest has confirmed that it will be showing the BBC… Continue reading BBC News To Oust Sky
