Chief executive of Granada, Gerry Robinson, is reported to have given Carlton Television the go-ahead to bid for LWT if the ITV ownership rules are changed, claiming that Granada will sell its stake in the London station. If this should happen, Granada may resume its interest in Carlton’s stake in Central or the 14% stake… Continue reading Granada Gives LWT Blessing To Carlton
11 hours and 50 minutes out of a total of 42 hours on the BBC this week will consist of repeats, according to research recently compiled by the Guardian. If films shown previously are added on, it comes to a total of 17 hours – 40% of total viewing hours. At the same time last… Continue reading BBC Schedule Repeats Research
11 hours and 50 minutes out of a total of 42 hours on the BBC this week will consist of repeats, according to research recently compiled by the Guardian. If films shown previously are added on, it comes to a total of 17 hours – 40% of total viewing hours. At the same time last… Continue reading BBC Schedule Repeats Research
Unconfirmed reports in the weekend press suggest Pearson have made a £30m investment in Thames’ satellite channel for women ‘UK Living’. Other investors are said to be Cox Communications and Telecommunications Inc.
Latest satellite ownership figures issued by GfK estimate 2.2m homes had satellite dishes at the end of April – an increase of 48,000 on the previous month. (BARB figures for the beginning of June make the universe size 2.48m.) Gfk believe dish sales will slow down this autumn , as BSkyB move all its channels… Continue reading GfK Satellite Figures
Rugby News Limited confirmed to MediaTel this morning that it is in final discussions with Pyramid Publishing for the latter to buy monthly title Rugby News. The magazine needs the investment that Pyramid can give it, according to editor David Lawrenson. Rugby News claims sales of 25,000 but it is hoped that this can be… Continue reading Rugby News Up For Sale
Free weekly paper, Stour Valley News, has been bought out by Southern Newspapers, it has been confirmed. The paper, with a current circulation of 28,371, joins the publishers other free titles including the Advertiser Series. Southern Newspapers also produces the Evening Echo, Bournemouth which has sales of 51,988 (Jul-Dec 92). The Stour Valley News will… Continue reading Southern Newspapers Buys Free Title
Chief executive of Granada, Gerry Robinson, is reported to have given Carlton Television the go-ahead to bid for LWT if the ITV ownership rules are changed, claiming that Granada will sell its stake in the London station. If this should happen, Granada may resume its interest in Carlton’s stake in Central or the 14% stake… Continue reading Granada Gives LWT Blessing To Carlton
Unconfirmed reports in the weekend press suggest Pearson have made a £30m investment in Thames’ satellite channel for women ‘UK Living’. Other investors are said to be Cox Communications and Telecommunications Inc.
Free weekly paper, Stour Valley News, has been bought out by Southern Newspapers, it has been confirmed. The paper, with a current circulation of 28,371, joins the publishers other free titles including the Advertiser Series. Southern Newspapers also produces the Evening Echo, Bournemouth which has sales of 51,988 (Jul-Dec 92). The Stour Valley News will… Continue reading Southern Newspapers Buys Free Title
