The Press Complaints Commission has announced a set of proposals for changes to the industry’s Code of Practice. Announcing the plans Lord Wakeham, chairman of the PCC, said that he had been particularly impressed by the radicalism of tabloid editors who had shown a “sincere determination to respond swiftly to changed circumstances.”The new proposals, which… Continue reading Press Complaints Commission Outline Proposals For Change
Chris Smith, Secretary Of State For Culture, Media And Sport, Has Welcomed The Proposals announced by Lord Wakeham to strengthen the Press Code (see Press Complaints Commission Outline Proposals For Change). He said that the Government expects newspapers to abide by these agreed changes in the spirit as well as in the letter, and to… Continue reading Government Welcomes PCC Proposals
Revenue Agency estimates put the total terrestrial TV revenue for July at £160.320m. Of this, ITV brought in £116.25m (down 2.4% year on year), Channel 4 £36m (down 0.9%) and C5 £8.07m (down 16% on last month). GMTV’s June revenue fell 6.4% to £5.71m.LWT put in the strongest performance among the ITV areas, with a… Continue reading TV Round-Up – July
Apparently those who worked overtime to ensure the smooth coverage of Diana, Princess of Wales funeral have been rewarded by the BBC with a Marks & Spencer hamper. A rather extraordinary way to round off a week in TV dominated by perhaps the most significant OB of all time, apart from landing on the moon… Continue reading TV Viewing Summary W/E 14/09/97
The Guardian Group today announced annual financial results which show pre-tax profits before exceptional items have risen 50% year on year to £30.167 million while turnover was up 8% to £326.2m.The Group predicts that “the business climate with buoyant advertising and low newsprint prices which favours our sector is unlikely to continue indefinitely.” Despite this,… Continue reading Profits Rise At Guardian
Following discussions between Granada, BSkyB and Manchester United Football Club it is rumoured that the trio are planning the launch of a digital television channel centring on the club.The channel is believed to be planned for next year to include three hours of original footage a day comprising reserve games, testimonials, friendlies and interviews. This… Continue reading BSkyB And Granada In Man United Channel Rumours
BBC Magazines are planning the launch of a new home interest magazine but are keeping quiet on the details. The magazine will apparently have a generic title and will be launched next year although not necessarily in Spring as reported in some trade press.It is believed that it will aim at a more contemporary market… Continue reading BBC Keep New Home Interest Title A Mystery
Postar has appointed Terry Wheeler, general secretary of the Media Circle education group, to promote the research system to the outdoor advertising industry.Postar launched in April last year yet many agencies are not using the whole complement of data which is now available. Richard Holliday, managing director of Postar, believes that buying is being carried… Continue reading Postar Appoints Promoter
Multimedia giant Bloomberg has teamed up with Financial Communications Ltd., publishers of Investment Week, to launch a new financial title called Bloomberg Money. The magazine will have to compete against titles such as Money Observer, Moneywise, and Investor’s Chronicle.Bloomberg produces over 3,000 finance and business stories a day which are accessible worldwide and will provide… Continue reading Financial Communications To Launch Bloomberg Money
The famous dance club Ministry Of Sound is setting up Ministry, a glossy monthly magazine for clubbers. According to publishers Dennis, Ministry is intended to fill a gap in the lifestyle market and provide a forum for advertisers to speak to British youth under a credible title. They also say that the editorial team will… Continue reading Ministry Of Sound Launch Dance Magazine
