The demand for newspapers in the five largest economies (the USA, Japan, Germany, France and the UK) is falling, according to Zenith’s World Press Trends 1997 report in collaboration with the World Association of Newspapers.The report goes on to say that newspapers are losing their share of advertising markets, principally to television, while circulations are… Continue reading Zenith Report Highlights Demise Of Newspapers
Alan Watson has been appointed general manager of NTL’s broadcast television business. Watson will be preparing the company for the digital era. He returns to NTL from News Digital Systems.NTL: 01962 822 582
Midland Independent Newspapers has announced that it is involved in discussions with Mirror Group Plc, which may or may not lead to an offer being made for the company. Both Boards are exploring the level of benefits which would accrue from a combination of their respective businesses. Any such offer would be subject to a… Continue reading Mirror In Talks With Midland
The British Interactive Multimedia Association presented its 1997 BIMA Awards last night. The awards celebrate commercial success, technical achievement and creative innovation in both business and consumer markets.There were two winners for advertising and promotion; Saatchi & Saatchi’s British Army site http://www.army.mod.uk shared the award with Abbey Road Interactive’s Neneh Cherry site, http://raft.vmg.co.uk/nenehcherry.Orange, http://www.orange.co.uk, won… Continue reading And The Winner Is
MediaTel’s new Cable and Satellite Database has now launched onto the Internet.The new database includes full details on all UK and major European cable and Satellite stations including a view all/print all facility which provides an up-to-date and concise synopsis of the stations. Multiple station reports are available for Astra and ITC data and also… Continue reading MediaTel Launches Cable And Satellite Database On Internet
Mediaforce has lost its sales contract for Four Counties Newspapers. Adscene, who own Four Counties, have moved the contract to Central Independent Newspapers, its in house sales department. From August 1, CIN will handle the Four Counties sales contract.
Portsmouth and Sunderland Newspapers’ preliminary results show the company has returned strong profits after two difficult years.Operating profits, before exceptional items, for the 52 weeks to March 29 this year rose 16% to 9.4 million. This growth came from publishing, up 16% to £6.6 million and from retailing, up 23% to £2.7 million.Advertising revenue across… Continue reading Portsmouth Profits
Sam Chisholm, BSkyB’s chief executive, has said that he will be leaving his post at the end of the year due to medical advice.He will be replaced by Mark Booth, JSkyB’s chief operating officer on January 1 1998. Chisholm, who is an asthma sufferer, was advised by doctors not to take on the next stage… Continue reading BSkyB Chief Executive To Quit
IPC Southbank Group has announced changes to the promotions department for Marie Claire and Marie Claire Health & Beauty.Sophie Elkan is now marketing and promotions executive for both titles; she previously worked in the advertorials department. Virginie Pernthaller has been appointed marketing and promotions assistant; she previously worked for Le Figaro in France.IPC: 0171 261… Continue reading Change In Promotions
Advanced Techniques Group Worldwide was opened as an independent company, under the J. Walter Thompson umbrella, in March. Yet, the company has already conducted an immense amount of valuable research and has broken even on its first year’s cost provision.It is no wonder then that James Walker, media development director of the research company, is… Continue reading Interview – James Walker, Media Development Director, Advanced
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