The BBC has issued a document in response to the Government Green Paper which claims to take into account the public’s perspectives on the future of the Corporation, as well as drawing on major research conducted specifically to analyse the role of the BBC.According to the document the public debate calls for:– A publicly funded… Continue reading BBC Responding To Green Paper
Two subjects have dominated radio news over the past few months, the launch of Virgin and the debate over the future of BBC Radio. These have to some extent overshadowed the flurry of activity among the ILR stations, whose licences are all gradually being re-advertised.The launch of Richard Branson’s Virgin Radio was well received, both… Continue reading Radio Round Up
The BBC has issued a document in response to the Government Green Paper which claims to take into account the public’s perspectives on the future of the Corporation, as well as drawing on major research conducted specifically to analyse the role of the BBC.According to the document the public debate calls for:– A publicly funded… Continue reading BBC Responding To Green Paper
Eurosport, the pan-European satellite sports channel, has issued its first penetration figures since its merger with Screensport on March 1 this year. Eurosales is claiming a total of 40,559,000 homes able to receive the channel over 30 different countries equating to a potential audience of 100m.In the UK 3,255,000 homes are claimed, 2,809,000 via satellite… Continue reading Eurosport Issue Penetration Figures
The Radio Authority is due to close bidding for the AM London licences on Tuesday with a last minute applicant submitting its proposal yesterday.The new female consortium, headed by TV presenter Joan Bakewell, has the financial backing of Emap – already majority shareholders in Kiss FM. The group consists of Felicity Kendal,Sarah Greene and Liz… Continue reading Women’s Radio Rival Bidders
Two subjects have dominated radio news over the past few months, the launch of Virgin and the debate over the future of BBC Radio. These have to some extent overshadowed the flurry of activity among the ILR stations, whose licences are all gradually being re-advertised.The launch of Richard Branson’s Virgin Radio was well received, both… Continue reading Radio Round Up
Eurosport, the pan-European satellite sports channel, has issued its first penetration figures since its merger with Screensport on March 1 this year. Eurosales is claiming a total of 40,559,000 homes able to receive the channel over 30 different countries equating to a potential audience of 100m.In the UK 3,255,000 homes are claimed, 2,809,000 via satellite… Continue reading Eurosport Issue Penetration Figures
Regional publishers, Southnews, saw end of year profits to April 1993 rise from £0.9m to £1.2m, a leap of 35%, with revenues increasing from £12.4m to £13.1m. The group publishes paid-for titles including the Harrow Observer and the Uxbridge Gazette.HUGHES APPOINTED AD HEAD AT NEWBURYKen Hughes has been made group advertisement manager of the Newbury… Continue reading Southnews Profits
Lufthansa is to sponsor the Financial Times weather forecast from June 9, in a deal worth £100,000. The paper aims to upgrade its weather coverage following the deal, with enhanced maps and increased editorial. The contract was co-ordinated by Nigel Pullin of the FT who is looking into further possibilities for sponsorship within the paper.
A bastion of the teenage girl’s magazine market looks set to close on July 3 as sales for DC Thomson’s Jackie magazine drop after a 30-year stint.Editor of the magazine Pam Wilson told MediaTel this morning that she believes today’s teenage readers are looking for editorial a little more raunchy than that offered by Jackie… Continue reading Jackie Loses Out On Raunchy Market
