Magazine group Paragon Publishing is set to add to its list of titles for the video games market with the launch of Dreamcast Solutions. Described as the ‘perfect partner’ to reviews-based Dreamcast Magazine it will feature tried and tested strategies for the new games consoles.The Sega console which is due to launch in the UK… Continue reading Paragon Launches Dreamcast Consumer Mag
The undoubted highlight, from the latest Film & Cinema ABCs, is the continued rise of IPC’s Uncut magazine. For the second successive period (see Newsline) it has recorded a rise of over 20% in total average net sales. Uncut‘s latest figure (Jan-Jun ’99) represents a 23.4% increase year-on-year. Market leader, Empire retains an authoritative hold… Continue reading Uncut Records Second Successive Period Of Growth Over 20%
The undoubted highlight, from the latest Film & Cinema ABCs, is the continued rise of IPC’s Uncut magazine. For the second successive period (see Newsline) it has recorded a rise of over 20% in total average net sales. Uncut‘s latest figure (Jan-Jun ’99) of 44,514 represents a 23.4% increase, year-on-year. Market leader, Empire retains an… Continue reading Uncut Records Second Successive Period Of Growth Over 20%
United News & Media has announced the appointment of Bernard Gray to the newly-created position of director of group strategy. Gray, a former Government advisor to George Robinson, defence secretary, will be responsible for group strategy, corporate development and communications. He will report directly to UNM’s chief executive, Clive Hollick.Commenting on the appointment, Hollick says:… Continue reading UNM Appoints Government Advisor As Director Of Strategy
Marketing and advertising giant WPP has unveiled plans to set up a new company to coordinate its internet and new media activities across all its subsidiary companies.The group said it would set up the new wpp.com business as a parent company to oversee the group’s new media activities at all its operations, which include advertising… Continue reading WPP To Open Umbrella Internet Company
The last six months have seen a significant decline in sales for most titles in this sector with 90% showing a decrease in circulation. Prima held its position as market leader in the sector despite its net sales falling by 46,098 (8.7%) to 485,580 on same the period last year.Women’s Monthly Magazines ABC YoY Comparisons… Continue reading Women’s Monthlies Suffer Widespread Sales Decline
The last six months have seen a significant decline in sales for most titles in this sector with 90% showing a decrease in circulation. Prima held its position as market leader in the sector despite its net sales falling by 46,098 (8.7%) to 485,580.Many titles suffered similar losses, Minx falling by 17.8%, Company and Bliss… Continue reading Women’s Monthlies Suffer Widespread Sales Decline
Satellite broadcaster, BSkyB, is reported to be in negotiations to acquire stakes in both Leeds and Chelsea football clubs.Under new FA guidelines, which limit media companies to less than a 10% stake in each club if they have interests in more than one club, Sky is expected to be negotiating for 9.9% in each. BSkyB… Continue reading BSkyB In Talks To Buy Football Stakes
ITV’s flagship current affairs programme Tonight was cleared by the Independent Television Commission (ITC) after fifteen viewers complained when it broadcast interviews with five suspects in the Stephen Lawrence murder inquiry.The Commission decided that rather than providing a ‘platform’ for the men to defend themselves, as was claimed by the complainants, the robust questioning of… Continue reading ITV’s Tonight Cleared Over Lawrence Programme
Shares in media company EMAP fell by 59p to 1,072p as circulation of some of its most popular titles fell in the latest ABC consumer magazines audit. Average monthly sales of the men’s magazine FHM dropped 9.6% during the six months to the end of June.As marketing group WPP prepared to announce its interim results,… Continue reading Sharewatch
