It is reported that Channel 5 will be able to reach a greater proportion of the UK audience faster than was originally anticipated.The government gave permission last year for Channel 5 to use extra frequencies for the next five years; enabling it to reach an extra 3 million viewers *Channel 5 Could Reach More Homes.… Continue reading Channel 5 Gets Bonus Viewers
N64 Magazine, the latest addition to Future Publishing’s computing portfolio, is to launch on March 27.The launch has been timed to coincide with the UK release of Nintendo 64; N64 aims to provide readers with an authoritative and enthusiastic guide to the new games console.Publisher, Chris Power, commented: “We have assembled a hand-picked team of… Continue reading N64 Hits The Stores
IPC Magazines SouthBank Group has appointed Jean Egbunike as senior marketing manager on Essentials and Family Circle magazines. She joins the marketing and promotions team from the Weekend Telegraph, where she worked as promotions manager/editor in Young Telegraph.IPC: 0171 261 6575
Radio group CLT, which has been deliberating over the future of its local commercial stations, has come up with three possible plans of action: to join all of its local radio stakes to form a new radio company with new partners; to sell over the next twelve months all of its stakes; or to maintain… Continue reading CLT Considers Its Radio Options
February ABC figures reveal that for the period September 1996-February 1997 the Sunday Telegraph increased its sales by 25.48% to 835,635. The Times also had a good month, with circulation growing 17.93% to 795,777.The Express On Sunday however fell by 12.6% year on year to 1.165 million and the Independent On Sunday dropped 12.42% to… Continue reading National Newspaper February ABCs
Following an intensive pitch process, Virgin Clothing Company has announced the appointment of Saatchi & Saatchi to spearhead its launch. Other agencies on the pitch-list included Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe, Magic Hat and Leagas Shafron Davis.Design specialists IDL have also been appointed to develop brand graphics, product language and identity.Virgin Clothing: 0171 396 5000
Capital Gold 1548 AM has joined its sister radio station, 95.8 Capital Radio, on the Net. To find your way there click: http://www.capitalgold.co.ukThis is a site where, once again, design has taken precedence over usability; there is a very poor use of the available space. The site is situated within a box in the middle… Continue reading Web Site Of The Week – 1548 Am Capital Gold
