The European newspaper is changing from a broadsheet to a tabloid format, the new-look hits the news-stands tomorrow morning. A review will appear on Newsline.This will mark the first stage in the paper’s image overhaul, the publication is set to be turned into a magazine early next year.The European: 0171 418 7777
The press barons behind The European are rumoured to be looking to add The Independent and The Independent On Sunday to their media empire. The Barclay brothers are reported to have approached Mirror Group and Independent Newspapers of Ireland, the current owners of The Independent titles, about making a bid for the papers.The Barclay brothers… Continue reading The European Looks For Independence
Channel 5 is consulting with 19 local authorities in the hope of encouraging them to modify the communal aerials on council housing blocks to allow their inhabitants to receive the new channel.Channel 5 is looking at the economics of the upgrade and is considering offering financial assistance to cash-strapped local authorities who agree to take… Continue reading Channel 5 Seeks To Boost Its Audience
MTV is creating a dedicated web site for its European service, www.mtveurope.com goes on-line on August 15.Britain will get its first TV Internet service in October. Net Channel will offer a full Internet facility that can be accessed via an existing domestic TV and a standard phone line. Advertisers will be able to take viewers… Continue reading Web Round-Up – W/E 11/07/97
United News & Media plc has appointed Tony Tillin to be chief executive officer of Miller Freeman Worldwide; he was previously chief executive of Emap Business Communications. Commenting on the career change, Tillin said: “Miller Freeman has tremendous opportunities for international development, which I am delighted to be able to pursue.”UNM: 0171 921 5031
The BBC’s Annual Report outlines the Corporation’s commitment to becoming a major player in the digital future9% of revenue has been set aside for investment in this area. At the same time, expenditure on existing networks will rise to £500 million in the next five years.Despite the BBC’s current strong financial standing, John Birt, the… Continue reading The BBC Meet The Digital Challenge
French Connection Group Plc has had its knuckles rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority. The ASA’s Monthly Report, published today, has upheld complaints objecting to the clothing company’s use of the slogan ‘fcuk fashion’ in recent advertising campaigns. The complainants thought that the slogan was obscene and a shameful attempt to play on the word… Continue reading Fcuk Told Not To Play On Words
The ITC is consulting its licensees and other interested parties on proposed revisions to its Programme Code. The revisions are intended to clarify certain points and reflect recent developments, they do not change the fundamental principles of the Code.Subjects of significant amendment include: Violent sexual portrayal, particularly the representation of rape. Treatment of innocent parties:… Continue reading Revisions To Programme Code
Rupert Murdoch, is reported to have said that shares in BSkyB had been heavily overvalued. In the last few weeks, shares in the company, in which Murdoch has a 40% stake, have fallen from over 600p to 440p. In response to this, Murdoch was reported to have stated: “I cannot understand the fuss. BSkyB was… Continue reading BSkyB Is Overpriced Says Murdoch
The June Retail Price Index was announced this morning as 157.5, an increase of 0.4% on May 1997 and a rise of 2.9% on June 1996.
