Peter Salmon, Granada Television’s director of programmes, has been named as BBC1’s new controller. He replaces Michael Jackson who left the corporation this year to become chief executive of Channel 4.As well as taking charge of the Coronation Street rejuvenation Mr Salmon was also responsible for programmes such as Moll Flanders and Hillsborough.BBC: 0181 743… Continue reading BBC1 Controller Appointed
The July NRS bulletin is being delayed – probably until early next week. NRS now have 3 months of split sample data which needs examining before it is sent out.NRS: 0171 379 0344
Scottish Media Group has confirmed today that it has entered into a new 5 year sales agreement with sales house TSMS for its STV and Grampian businesses.Jerry Hill, chief executive of TSMS, said: “The Scottish Media Group deal is significant to us as it now gives us the opportunity to plan ahead and develop our… Continue reading Scottish Media Re-Signs TSMS
Carlton Food Network has signed a major deal with HarperCollinsPublishers for publication of a series of CFN branded cookery books. The first three publications, which will appear in December, will feature Antony Worrall Thompson, Brian Turner and The Nosh Brothers.Distribution of the books will initially be within all major bookshops, W H Smith, retail outlets… Continue reading Book Deal For CFN
As a mark of respect following the death of the Princess of Wales, the launch of the Daily Star‘s MegaStar Website and the planned launch party, due to have taken place today, have been postponed. A new date is expected to be announced shortly.Today’s other media launches will go ahead: Xfm launched at midday and… Continue reading Daily Star Postpones Website Launch
ABC //electronic has registered Electronic Telegraph (ET) for an audit, it has been announced.Richard Foan, head of ABC //electronic said ‘It’s great news to have Electronic Telegraph on board. Web auditing is growing at a steady rate and every client we sign adds to the development of our service. It is very encouraging for the… Continue reading ABC //electronic Signs The Telegraph
The BBC is expected to confirm this week the cable companies which will be showing its forthcoming 24-hour news service. It is believed that the service, which launches as part of the BBC’s digital television plans, will oust Sky News on a number of cable services.Telewest has confirmed that it will be showing the BBC… Continue reading BBC News To Oust Sky
ITV Sport has been awarded the UEFA Champions League Broadcaster of the Season Award for the 1996/97 season.ITV won the award in contention with UEFA’s 55 broadcasting partners worldwide for its consistently high standards as host broadcaster during the UEFA Champions League home involving Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers.ITV: 0171 843 8000
John Willis, director of programmes at Channel 4, is quitting after his request to be released from his contract was agreed by the C4 board on Friday. He has secured a £500,000 severance deal.Mr Willis was a front-runner in the race to succeed Michael Grade as chief executive of the channel but was beaten to… Continue reading Willis Quits C4
Journal Publishing Company has launched three new free regional newspapers. They are the Exeter Guardian, the Leeds Times and the East Midlands Business News.The Guardian and the Business News are monthly titles while the Times is a weekly.Journal Publishing Company: 01332 292 894
