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Mark Cross is leaving his position as media director with Young & Rubicam to take up a similar role at Cogent. Cross has been with Y&R for six years having previously worked with D’Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles.

Prime Minister John Major has made it clear that he is rejecting Sir David Calcutt’s appeal for a Press Complaints Tribunal as suggested in his report. Mr Major’s stance was made known at a time when the disclosure of Princess Diana’s collusion with the press was being confirmed by ministers. The PM’s rejection of Sir… Continue reading Prime Minister Says ‘No’ To Control

ITV is seeking a sponsor for its live boxing coverage, due to begin on January 30. Director of sponsorship at TSMS, David Prosser says; “With the outstanding results obtained for Sony with the Rugby World Cup and Sega with the European Football Championships, this provides an interested client with all the ingredients for an outstanding… Continue reading ITV Lines Up Boxing Game

Sky Sports has issued details of live Premier League matches for January/ February. All details are subject to alteration. January Sunday 17 Aston Villa v Middlesboro. Monday 18 QPR v Man. Utd Sunday 24 No Game Monday 25 FA Cup 4th Round Sunday 31 Arsenal v Liverpool February February Monday 1 No Game Sunday 7… Continue reading Bskyb Releases Premier League Details

Mark Cranmer, joint deputy managing director with Collett Dickenson Pearce, is joining Bartle Bogle Hegarty as media development director, concentrating on international media. Cranmer has been joint deputy MD with CDP since 1991.

ITV is seeking a sponsor for its live boxing coverage, due to begin on January 30. Director of sponsorship at TSMS, David Prosser says; “With the outstanding results obtained for Sony with the Rugby World Cup and Sega with the European Football Championships, this provides an interested client with all the ingredients for an outstanding… Continue reading ITV Lines Up Boxing Game

Over a quarter of a million viewers now watch the UK’s first adult- entertainment channel, according to the Adult Channel’s first audience survey released today. From the study, results show that a large proportion of this audience is male, under 45, ABC1 and living in southern Britain. The service has been available on Astra 1B… Continue reading Adult Channel Gets Positive Viewing

Claire Emmett, Research Manager at CIA Billett, is leaving the company at the end of the week to travel around the world for a year. Her role at CIA will be managed by John Billett.

It was revealed yesterday that the Prince and Princess of Wales used rival national newspapers to promote their marriage rift, while the press was being criticised for pressurising the couple and exploiting their situation. In a letter dated December 11, chairman of the Press Complaints Commission Lord McGregor wrote to Sir David Calcutt QC, pointing… Continue reading Further Twist To Press Laws

According to a recent report by stockbrokers, Panmure Gordon, regional press will be on an upward spiral as soon as the economy shows signs of recovery. The report states that publishers should be looking towards regional press as an investment, showing classic recovery and reaping a high percentage of revenue from advertising. Eric de Bellaigue,… Continue reading Good Outlook For Regional Press