ITV is to launch a new celebrity show based on the weekly OK Magazine. The new masthead show, called OKTV! will be made by Carlton Television, and has been under discussion at ITV for the past twelve months.Whilst in planning, ITV commissioned pilots from both Northern & Shell’s OK and Hello!, its closest rival. Controller… Continue reading ITV To Launch OK Masthead
Speaking at MediaTel’s Media Question Time last night the chief executive of ONdigital, Stephen Grabiner’s explanation of the box give-away – announced only that morning (see Newsline)- was attacked by fellow panelist Ray Snoddy (Times media editor). Grabiner said that research showed boxes at £199 were the “single biggest hurdle” to people thinking of investing… Continue reading Grabiner Attempts To Justify Digital Set-Top Box Give-Away
At last night’s Media Tel Media Question Time, Talk Radio’s CEO Kelvin MacKenzie made no secret of his contempt for the BBC, and its monopolistic position in the media industry.Speaking in the BBC’s own Radio Theatre, MacKenzie expressed delight at the concept of the BBC being dismantled, and looked forward to the dismemberment of the… Continue reading ‘BBC Is Monopolistic And Anti-Competitive’ Says Kelvin MacKenzie
Channel 4 is claiming 1998 was another excellent year in its annual report. Turnover increased by 6.8% last year to £590.5 million, and pre-tax profit was £26.3 million for 1998 (1997; £29.2 million). The channel’s audience share for the year was 10.3%.Channel 4 launched its first pay television venture, Film Four, in November last year… Continue reading Channel Four Reports ‘Excellent Year’
Classic FM is to launch Classic London this summer, giving advertisers the opportunity to target the London commercial radio audience.Manning Gottlieb Media (MGM) is working with Classic FM to advise on the positioning and roll out of Classic London to advertisers and media buyers.Classic FM, which is owned by GWR, has a weekly reach of… Continue reading Classic FM Rolls Out London Opportunities For Advertisers
Monday MediaTel presents its inaugural Media Question Time to be held at the BBC Radio Theatre, Broadcasting House tonight. More details to follow…A TV Round-Up for April 1999 will be available on Newsline.Wednesday Carlton Communications releases its interim financial results. Merrill Lynch predicts that pre-tax profit for the first half of 1999 will be £118.8… Continue reading The Week Ahead
Capital Radio is rebranding its Cardiff based station Touch Radio after gaining approval from the Radio Authority. The station will become Capital Gold 1359 and 1305AM, and will have its schedule revised.The new schedule will include Tony Blackburn on the drive time show, and a stronger emphasis on sport across the station. The official launch… Continue reading Capital Radio Gives The Golden Touch
