David Brennan, VP research, Flextech TelevisionI’m glad Hugh took on the job of explaining the technology behind digital, because I’m not sure I could have done it. What I can do is talk about what all this technology might mean for the broadcasters and – even more importantly – the viewer.I thought I’d hide my… Continue reading David Brennan – ‘Digital, Schmigital’
The weekly car magazine Auto Express is relaunching this week with a new look, a new price and a new issue day. Auto Express will now be published on Wednesdays instead of Fridays and its cover price has been reduced by 20p to £1.30.There will be a new “crisp, modern design accentuated by a change… Continue reading Auto Express Changes Gear
Zenith Media, split off from the Cordiant Group earlier this week (Newsline 21/04/97), is rumoured to be looking for another media partner. It is believed the company, which is now jointly owned by Saatchi & Saatchi and Bates, is looking especially towards Europe and Aegis has been mentioned in connection with this. Managing director Andy… Continue reading Zenith Looks For Partner
Jazz FM is the latest radio station to go on-line. Its Website can be found at . While, LBC Radio and its FM counterpart, London News Direct, are now broadcasting a live audio feed over the Net.Staying with broadcasting, the BBC has appointed Edward Briffa as its first head of on-line. This demonstrates that the… Continue reading Web Round-Up W/E 25/04/97
It has emerged that Alan Yentob, the BBC’s director of programmes, has decided not to put himself forward for the job of C4’s chief executive. The decision was apparently made after a meeting between Mr Yentob and Sir Michael Bishop, C4’s chairman.The C4 board will meet next Monday to discuss who will replace Michael Grade… Continue reading Latest On Race For C4 Job
Nynex CableComms has today announced unaudited total revenue for the first quarter of 1997 as £46.5 million. This is a 43% increase compared with the same period last year (£32.5m). It is anticipated that the full first quarter operating statistics and financial results will be announced by mid-May.Nynex: 0181 873 2000
The newly formed Teenage Magazine Arbitration Panel (TMAP) has adjudicated on 30 complaints concerning Just 17, Sugar and It’s Bliss.The panel believed that the Annabel G advice page in J17 was not technically in breach of guidelines but recommended more attention be given to ensuring that advice on sexual activity be more responsible, and the… Continue reading Teenage Mags Face Criticism
In an interview with Newsline, Leslie Hill, chairman of the ITV Network Centre, was quick to defend ITV against the criticisms thrown at it by the ITC this week (see Newsline). Hill pointed out that the ITC praised much of the work broadcast by the ITV last year. But, even when the overall picture is… Continue reading Interview: ITV Chairman Speaks-Out On ITC
ITV has issued a statement in defence of the criticisms made against it by the ITC in its 1996 Performance Review issued today ITC Questions ITV’s Commitment To Its Licence Terms. After acknowledging the Commission’s praise of the quality of ITV programmes, Network Centre chairman, Leslie Hill, went on to say: “The ITC’s judgment that… Continue reading ITV Respond To ITC Criticisms
The listings asked: ‘Will Derek make it home in time for Mavis’s party?’, and this was enough to rocket The Street in to the number one spot, beginning the week with 16.37 million. The Street had a clear win over the Square, Eastenders peaked at 15.02 million.Moving down to South London, Delboy’s popularity once again… Continue reading TV Viewing Summary W/E 13/04/97
