Bruce Gyngell, chief executive of YTTV, announced today that he will be leaving the company. His decision was prompted by the takeover of YTTV by Granada in June.Mr Gyngell said “no company requires two chief executives and it was inevitable that I would leave.” He went on to say that “any reports of my imminent… Continue reading Gyngell To Leave YTTV
Company Barclaycard has signed a new sponsorship deal with Northampton Football Club for an undisclosed sum. The business chargecard will now sponsor Northampton’s four corporate hospitality lounges, the Player of the Month award and will also cover pitch side and home programme advertising.Barclays PR: 0171 699 2669
All of the daily broadsheets except the Independent revealed respectable year on year growth in the March-August ABC figures. While the Daily Telegraph and the Times both increased sales by over 5% to 1.112m and 746,826 respectively, the Independent slumped 5.6% to 257,598. The Sunday Telegraph again saw large growth, with a rise of almost… Continue reading National Newspaper August ABC Summary
On Saturday ITV will have continuous live coverage throughout the day of the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.The coverage begins at 6:00am with GMTV and will continue until the late afternoon. In the evening, Farewell To A Princess will look back over the day’s events. There will be no advertising breaks during the coverage… Continue reading ITV Announces Saturday Schedule
This week saw the first issue of the new look it magazine , the free men’s glossy title which is handed out at London tube stations. The bi-monthly magazine actually launched in June but the publisher, Publish It, was unhappy with this first issue and so now we have a new-look title which apparently is… Continue reading Review: It Magazine
Johnston Press today released financial results for the six months to June 1997 which show that pre-tax profits have risen 53% to £19.4m, on the back of turnover up 98% to £110.6m. The regional publisher also saw advertising growth rates of 8%.Fred Johnston will retire from executive duties on 15 September but remain chairman, at… Continue reading Johnston Press Sees Profit Soar
The Observer will be carrying a free 36-page edition of new women’s title Frank this weekend. The paper will also be running a series of ads for the title.Frank, published by Wagadon, will be launched next Thursday. A full review will appear on Newsline.Observer: 0171 239 9696
The Radio Authority is advertising a number of frequencies for local radio licences designed to provide small-scale services within Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.This is designed to encourage the development of localised radio services in areas other than the main cities where other services are based.…The RA has now assumed responsibility for the frequency planning of restricted… Continue reading Radio Authority Advertises New Licences
Record-breaking cinema attendances are encouraging new advertisers to make full use of the big screen, according to new statistics released today by the Cinema Advertising Association.According to the CAA a surge of blue chip companies are “demanding” to use cinema as part of their advertising mix: Virgin Atlantic, BT Corporate, Christian Dior, Habitat, Audi, Orange… Continue reading Advertisers Demand Cinema Presence
