Granada this morning confirmed that it is in talks with Yorkshire Tyne-Tees Television regarding a complete buyout of its neighbouring broadcaster.A statement from Granada said: “The boards confirm that they are in preliminary discussions regarding an offer by Granada for all the share capital of Yorkshire not already owned by Granada, which would have a… Continue reading Granada Confirms YTTV Interest
The Advertising Agency Register is setting-up a separate register for new media agencies. The new service launches in September.The Advertising Agency Register: 0171 437 3357
The next pay-per view event on BSkyB will be the Tyson v Holyfield showdown, ‘Judgement Night 2’, which will take place on June 28. This is the fourth PPV boxing match for the broadcaster to show. The last event was screened in May and featured three fights, including the Prince Naseem v Billy Hardy clash.… Continue reading Next PPV Event Announced
Foote Cone & Belding is reported to be setting-up a direct marketing division. The new department is expected to be up and running by the end of the summer and will concentrate on existing clients.Foote Cone & Belding: 0171 240 7100
Jazz FM has poached Mick Carter from JWT in Manchester; he will become its regional director of marketing.Jazz FM: 0161 877 1004
Talk Radio is preparing to pinch the radio rights to the premier league from the BBC. Radio 5 Live’s £300,000 four year contract for the live rights to the league expires at the end of the 1998-1999 season.Talk believes that it will be able to outbid the Beeb.Talk Radio: 0171 636 1089
The Mirror Group is reported to be planning to launch a company that would provide programme packages to the cable industry. The Mirror Group is said to be talking to Flextech, the second largest cable and satellite programmer in the UK, about becoming a partner in its proposed venture.
The Bank of England today raised interest rates by 0.25% to 6.5%. This is the first rate change to be decided independently by the bank.
Average weekly Cinema admissions in April grew 0.7% year on year to reach 2.67 million. Over the whole month a total of 11.4 million people went to the cinema which is the highest April figure since 1974.The Cinema Advertising Association gave the Star Wars films and Space Jam as reasons for the high attendances during… Continue reading Star Wars Help April Cinema Admissions Grow
Dr Alun Anderson, editor of New Scientist, has been appointed to the board of IPC Magazines, this takes effect from July 1.IPC: 0171 261 6415
