Following the recent restructuring at Laser *Laser Changes Directors, two more senior employees have been made redundant. Simon Kershaw, a group manager and Farrar Butt, an operations executive, are the latest casualties.Meanwhile, Lowe Group vice-chairman, David Jones, is replacing John Farrell as group chairman of DMB & B.Associated Newspapers are reported to have promoted the… Continue reading Payroll Changes
The Sunday Times will be expanding its Style supplement by twelve pages to cover health and beauty for the first time. The change takes place on March 16.The paper is also reportedly planning a new section called Capital, a London-focused magazine. It is expected to launch on April 6 and have around 30 pages.News International:… Continue reading Sunday Times Style Expands
The Independent Radio and Television Commission has officially awarded a ten year broadcast contract to Radio Ireland.The station now has clearance to begin test transmissions and are to start broadcasting this St Patrick’s Day, March 17.Radio Ireland: 003531 830 9300
Following the sale of Westcountry Television to Carlton Communications in November *Carlton Move Set To Provoke Bids, TSMS will hand over the company’s sales operation to Carlton UK Sales in June. When the move is complete, Carlton will control 10% of total TV viewing and 29% of ITV viewing.* Subscribers onlyCarlton Communications: 0171 499 8050
Amra Ltd has won the first regional consumer advertising campaign from the Scotch Quality Beef & Lamb Association. The account is worth around £100,000 and will run in 21 key regional newspapers; previously the organisation had only advertised in the trade press.Roy Jeans, managing director of Amra said: “The positive response fully justifies the creation… Continue reading Amra Gets Beefed Up
Formula One coverage is set to switch from BBC to ITV for the start of the motor-racing season and Grand Prix fans are worried that the commercial broadcaster will not reach the high standards set by the BBC.A report by CIA MediaLab found that 45% of motor-racing fans between the ages of 15 and 34,… Continue reading Motor-Racing Fans Remain Loyal To The Beeb
The fourth quarter of 1996 saw the cable TV penetration rate reach 22.4%, the highest level for four years, according to new ITC statistics. This is an increase of 1.2% points on the third quarter and 0.4% points year on year. Overall in the last quarter 257,392 new subscribers signed up for cable services.Cable TV… Continue reading Cable Penetration Reaches Highest Level For 4 Years
