An Under-15 Cricket World Cup is to be held for the first time in 1996, with the final to take place at Lords – eight countries are to take part.The competition, which is to be televised, may become a four-yearly event. Lombard plc’s sponsorship is to the tune of £500,000.
A survey conducted by Media Audits in August – just prior to the implementation of the new ITV Sales Houses – shows that the ITV companies need to re-assure advertisers on a number of key issues:* 86% of those questioned believe it will be harder to book single regions.* 92% believe the changes will lead… Continue reading Advertisers Remain Unconvinced About Itv Sales House Changes
Following the report yesterday (Newsline 12/10) that Marketing Manager Tim Hunter-Henderson is to leave Capital Radio, further changes have been announced Former Sales Director, Martina Dodson, becomes Station Director. Duncan George moves up to fill her role. Nicholas Wheeler becomes Programme Controller.The changes release senior management from day-to-day responsibilities for the London stations.
Early estimates of September ABCs, due to be released tomorrow (see Newsline late tomorrow) show The Times’ sales breaking 600,000 for the first time, and The Guardian adding over 30,000 copies to its August figure of 379,000.The Independent is expected to show a small increase, and The Telegraph a drop of about 8,000 copies. Sales… Continue reading September Estimates Show Times And Guardian On The Up
January 1995 is said to be the planned launch date for BBC Worldwide TV’s two European cable and satellite channels. A series of partners suitable to each country will be involved.
Unemployment was down 28,000 last month to 2,566,000, the lowest figure for over two years – 9.1% of the workforce.
BBJ Has appointed Colin Robinson as a board director to handle the newly acquired Volkswagen-Audi Group Account. Robinson moves from YMG.
Judith Daniels has been appointed as ad manager of women’s monthly magazine Prima.
The annual inflation rate fell by 0.2% last month to 2.2%, the lowest figure for 27 years. The underlying rate was down to 2.0% from 2.3%. The cost of clothing and household goods was up, but food and motoring costs fell.
ITV took a 39.8% share of viewing in September, its highest share since March and an increase of 2.7% points on August. Channel 4’s share of viewing fell by 0.9% in September to 10.6%. Hours of viewing for all TV increased in September, with an average weekly viewing per head of 24 hours 24 minutes,… Continue reading ITV Increases Share Of Viewing In September
