A Touch Of Frost finishes its magnificent run this week at the top of the chart once again, this time the final episode was watched by 18.15 million viewers. Now that Only Fools and Horses has been finally knocked on the head it seems fairly probable that David Jason will stretch himself to another series… Continue reading TV Weekly Viewing Summary W/E 02/03/97
The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Quarterly State of the Market report, published today, predicts that consumer spending growth for 1997 will be lower than last year in all three categories: durables, non-durables and services.The report claims that pre-election nerves are hitting consumer spending and slowing down the economy. The CIM does, however, believe that the… Continue reading Consumer Spending Set To Fall
Pepe Jeans UK Ltd has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority. The ASA ruled that an advert that the company placed in Loaded Magazine was irresponsible.The ad concerned featured a framed photograph of a middle-aged woman and stated: “Practice Safe Sex. Get A Virgin.”
IPC Magazines has appointed two new editors.Following a period as acting editor at 19, Lee Kynaston has been promoted to editor of the title. While Lesley Johnston, formerly deputy editor of Mizz, is now editing the magazine.Jeanette Baker the out-going editor of Mizz has left to pursue a freelance career.IPC: 0171 261 7520
The national press round-up will be available on Newsline later this week and a full web round-up will appear on Tuesday’s Newsline.Caviar data will also be available on Newsline this week.Mountain Bike Rider wheels out for the first time on Friday *IPC To Get Back On Its Bike, a full review of the magazine will… Continue reading The Week Ahead
ITV broadcast its first Grand Prix this weekend and the channel’s overnight figures show 100,000 more people watched the race live, than they did the previous year, when the programme was broadcast by the BBC. Last year, 646,000 people tuned into BBC2 to watch the first race of the season. 873,000 fans are reported to… Continue reading The Winning Formula For Grand Prix Coverage?
Yet another Emap director has bought shares in the company. Tom Moloney, chief executive of the consumer magazines’ division, has bought £5,000 worth of shares in Emap. The company’s shares closed last week at 762.5p.Rumours have been floating around the city, that Reuters is to renegotiate with purchasers of its information supply. If true, this… Continue reading Share Watch W/E 7/03/97
The Radio Authority is advertising the availability of up to two new frequencies within Cheshire. Each of the FM licences are being offered for small-scale coverage of a location anywhere in the county. Applicants may apply for either one or both licences, but they must indicate which areas they wish broadcast to.When assessing the applications,… Continue reading Local Radio Stations Boom
On the eve of his retirement as director of the Newspaper Society, Dugal Nisbet-Smith CBE was presented with the Society’s President’s Prize. The Society’s president, Robin Burgess said: “This is the highest recognition the Society can give and is only awarded on rare occasions and only then to people who have made a truly outstanding… Continue reading Top Award For Newspaper Man
CIA Group is rumoured to be planning a reshuffle of its board. Chris Ingram, the group’s founder, is reported to be preparing to split his roles as chairman and chief executive. He is also expected to be about to announce the appointment of two new directors. Michael Mander, and Andrew Seth seem to be the… Continue reading CIA Shuffles The Pack
