Emap shares fell again in what is predicted to be a volatile time for the media company. After disappointing results in the latest ABC Circulation Audit caused losses earlier in the week, its current drop reflects a cut in its earning forecasts by Deutsche Bank in the light of its plans to expand investment in… Continue reading Sharewatch
Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) is to pave the way in the children’s internet market by becoming the first UK ISP to monitor web pages for child-friendly sites.Planet Kids, which will launch on 23 August and is aimed at 5-11 year olds, will charge subscribers £2.95 per month to provide access to approximately 50,000 vetted… Continue reading CWC Offers Kids’ Net Vet
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%
According to figures released by the Office of National Statistics this morning, the headline rate of inflation stood at 1.3% for July 1999. The headline rate has remained static at 1.3% since May this year. Underlying inflation for July stood at 2.2%, below the Government’s current target of 2.5% and also unchanged from June 1999.A… Continue reading Headline Inflation At 1.3%
Dutch publisher VNU has entered into a merger agreement with the leading US television ratings supplier, Nielsen Media Research.The agreement, worth $6.2 billion, will place VNU, which owns UK titles including Computing and Accountancy Age, at the forefront of the US marketing information industry. It is thought that Nielsen’s ‘must-have information’ will combine well with… Continue reading VNU Acquires Nielsen Media Research For $6.2bn
IPC Magazines confirmed today that over the next two years it plans to invest up to £25 million in IPC Electric, a new company set up to develop its own internet ventures.Funded entirely by new equity provided by the company’s existing shareholders led by Cinven, the team intends to expand on the nine magazine websites… Continue reading IPC To Invest £55m In Internet Ventures
British Sky Broadcasting, which is still denying reports that it is in negotiations with football clubs Chelsea and Leeds, took a 2% tumble in its share prices yesterday finishing 12p down at 575p.Meanwhile information bureau Reuters rose by 36p to 905p after receiving positive notes from brokers.Shares in media company Emap continued to fall after… Continue reading Sharewatch
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
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
