General Gramophone Publications has announced a redesign of Gramophone, together with a major promotional package, worth over £100,000.The magazine’s new look is designed to make it easier to read, and bring it up to date. The first redesigned issue will be the September issue, on sale August 17th. This features a Blue Riband Dealer Scheme,… Continue reading Redesign Of Gramophone
A recent survey into television news viewing by audience research consultants, David Graham Associates, questions the value of BARB figures which quote average nightly viewing of 6.24m for News At Ten. Research suggests that the figure will not represent a true picture of news viewing, given that only a quarter of this figure watch the… Continue reading TV News Research For Times
A recent survey into television news viewing by audience research consultants, David Graham Associates, questions the value of BARB figures which quote average nightly viewing of 6.24m for News At Ten. Research suggests that the figure will not represent a true picture of news viewing, given that only a quarter of this figure watch the… Continue reading TV News Research For Times
Phat, the new magazine for teenage boys reviewed on Mediatel on Friday, has stated it does not intend to change its editorial policy, despite the continued controversy over the gun culture article. John Menzies decided months ago not to stock the magazine, and although WH Smith has decided they will stock Phat, this has meant… Continue reading Phat Controversy
The woman’s monthly magazine market sees a new addition on September 23 with the introduction of Agony Line, a problem magazine aimed at readers aged between 20-35.Editor of the title, Vivian Donald, told MediaTel today that although the magazine would obviously face competition from rivals like Woman and Woman’s Own it contained enough individuality to… Continue reading Agony Line Aims At Women
The Radio Authority has announced three Independent Local Radio licences. These are among the 54 re-advertisements of existing ILR licences due to take place by the end of the year, with others to follow.For the Bristol area the sole applicant was GWR West, the existing licensee. GWR was re-offered the licence, to come into effect… Continue reading Radio Licences Announced
The Radio Authority has announced three Independent Local Radio licences. These are among the 54 re-advertisements of existing ILR licences due to take place by the end of the year, with others to follow.For the Bristol area the sole applicant was GWR West, the existing licensee. GWR was re-offered the licence, to come into effect… Continue reading Radio Licences Announced
The woman’s monthly magazine market sees a new addition on September 23 with the introduction of Agony Line, a problem magazine aimed at readers aged between 20-35.Editor of the title, Vivian Donald, told MediaTel today that although the magazine would obviously face competition from rivals like Woman and Woman’s Own it contained enough individuality to… Continue reading Agony Line Aims At Women
Programme sponsorship has dominated arguments between broadcasters and the Independent Television Commission (ITC) over the past year, with bodies such as the ITV sponsorship committee stressing the need for amendments to definitions within the code.The Commission issues a draft document today which aims to clarify any ambiguities in the present code , reinforcing the distinction… Continue reading ITC Draws Up Sponsorship Code
Phat, a monthly general interest/ life-style magazine for teenage boys launches this week, aimed at streetwise boys of 12-16 years. Phat aims to fill a gap in the market which currently centres around specialist titles cover- ing computer games or sports.Laurence Stubbs, the magazine’s ad manager, told Mediatel that Phat will appeal to the pre-… Continue reading Phat – First Issue Report
