The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 15 August 2002. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see Important Notes:… Continue reading ABC Jan-Jun 2002 Home Interest Titles
Highbury House was the best performer in yesterday’s media market, with shares rising 20.83% to close at 21žp, an increase of 3žp on the day before. WPP also saw some upward movement, with stock climbing 4.43% to finish at £4.60, up 19˝p on the day before.At the other end of the scale, Carlton slipped 5.15%… Continue reading Sharewatch
Emap is expected to launch a new weekly celebrity title at the end of September to capitalise on the success of Heat.The new magazine has been described as an adult version of Heat and will compete against OK and Hello.Emap’s market share of the celebrity sector has been diminished by the closure of Celebrity Looks… Continue reading Emap Set To Launch New Celebrity Magazine
The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 15 August 2002. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see Important Notes:… Continue reading ABC Jan – Jun 2002 Men’s Lifestyle Magazines
ITV’s advertising revenues are looking set to be up by 6.0% in August, better than Merrill Lynch analysts’ expectations, which had put the growth at 3.0%.Early figures for September show ITV up 0.5% in a strong TV market which will be up by 7.0% to 9.0%. ITV says that it had very few cancellations following… Continue reading Second Half Forecasts Put ITV Revenue Down 1.4% In 2002
It was a lacklustre day for media companies yesterday, with the majority seeing share prices fall. Capital saw the most significant downward movement with stock slipping 7.43% to close at £4.67˝p, a loss of 37˝p on the day before.Pearson also fared poorly yesterday with shares dropping 5.45% to finish at £5.29, down 3˝p on the… Continue reading Sharewatch
Director of the Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC), Paul Bolt, has reportedly criticised the BBC for showing too many programmes that are “humdrum, over-familiar and formulaic”.In today’s Financial Times, Bolt criticises a number of BBC programmes including police drama, Mersey Beat and hospital series, Holby City, saying: “One begins to wonder what really is the point… Continue reading BSC Director Criticises BBC Programming
Outdoor Advertising revenue for the second quarter of 2002 declined by 1.9% year on year to £173.6m, according to the Outdoor Advertising Association.The results show a steady improvement from the 10.9% year on year drop in first quarter of 2002. Although, overall the figures revealed a 6.2% decline in the first six months of 2002,… Continue reading Outdoor Advertising Association Sees Signs Of Recovery
H Bauer is set to launch a new monthly women’s magazine called “Spirit & Destiny” next month.The saddle-stitched, 132-page magazine will be priced between £2.50 and £3.00 with an initial print run of 250,000. It will focus on new age therapies, astrology alongside the traditional staples of women’s glossies; beauty, fashion and health. The magazine… Continue reading H Bauer Launches New Women’s Monthly Magazine
ITV’s advertising revenues are looking set to be up by 6.0% in August, better than Merrill Lynch analysts’ expectations, which had put the growth at 3.0%.Early figures for September show ITV up 0.5% in a strong TV market which will be up by 7.0% to 9.0%. ITV says that it had very few cancellations following… Continue reading Second Half Forecasts Put ITV Revenue Down 1.4% In 2002
