The Independent Television Commission met at the end of last week to discuss Tyne Tees Television’s obligations to its North East licence. The Commission has indicated that it will meet senior executives from the television company this week to “receive further clarification on editorial responsibilities and staff structures”.
Pre-tax profits for Thames TV, due out on Wednesday, have been forecast at £45m before write-downs. It is also predicted that publisher of the Financial Times, the Pearson Group, will make a bid for Thames in the near future, estimated at £100m.
Rock Publishing has closed its cycle title, Mountain Bike Monthly, following recent revelations that the company was suffering financial problems. The March issue was the last to be released.
Although Northern & Shell has said that it is too early to reveal a first issue sales figure for its recently launched glossy, OK!, it is estimating the figure to be in the region of 400,000 on a print-run of 750,000.
Aspen Communications has sold its 13% stake in the GWR Group, which has a significant interest in Classic FM, for an estimated £1.9m. Some of the proceeds of the sale will be used for the expansion of Aspen’s core printing, marketing and media activities.
The former MD and Media Director of Hall Advertising has set up a new agency in Edinburgh, Barbara Moyses and Partners. Paul Elborne, also previously with Hall has moved to the new company which has already gained business from a former Hall client, John Menzies, and is handling planning work for Baillie Marshall.A tie-up with… Continue reading New Scottish Agency
Having analysed the methodology used in its first survey, RAJAR has issued a statement that the analysis has ‘not revealed any fundamental design or operation faults’. Questions had been raised about the survey because its results differed greatly from the ‘old’ JICRAR data.Further investigation will however take place in the following areas: Representation of young… Continue reading Rajar Methodology Results
Aspen Communications has sold its 13% stake in the GWR Group, which has a significant interest in Classic FM, for an estimated £1.9m. Some of the proceeds of the sale will be used for the expansion of Aspen’s core printing, marketing and media activities.
Tomorrow will see the launch of a new monthly golfing magazine, entitled The Golfer from Village Publishing.The first issue of the 100 page, A4, full colour glossy, will include a 15 page report on the Masters. Regular features will include coverage of junior, amateur and women’s golf.The Golfer will launch with an IPR of 100,000… Continue reading Village Golfer
Having analysed the methodology used in its first survey, RAJAR has issued a statement that the analysis has ‘not revealed any fundamental design or operation faults’. Questions had been raised about the survey because its results differed greatly from the ‘old’ JICRAR data.Further investigation will however take place in the following areas: Representation of young… Continue reading Rajar Methodology Results
