Live TV , the Mirror Group cable channel, is cutting back on its sex content in an attempt to move more upmarket, said a spokesperson for the channel today. Perhaps best known for The Sex Show and Topless Darts, the channel is undergoing a facelift and plans to reveal its new look on 7 September.The… Continue reading Live TV To Go Celibate?
Channel 4 is currently in negotiations with several advertisers with the intention of forming a long-term commercial partnership with its new subscription film channel, Film Four, which is to be carried on the new digital services (see Newsline).Channel Four’s head of sponsorship, David Charlesworth, could not divulge who the prospective partners might be, but said… Continue reading Channel 4 Seeks Partner For Film Channel
The Radio Authority (RA) has received applications for the small-scale independent local radio (ILR) licence for Telford from the following groups: Telford FM (Keith Parker, 01952 242 424): a lively service of local news, information, music and entertainment, dedicated to the specific needs of Telford and the immediate surrounding area. TF1 (Kathryn Foster, 01952 433… Continue reading Radio Authority Receives Applications For Telford Licence
The Premier League has completed its sponsorship line-up for the 1998/99 football season. Visa and Swatch have just secured deals with the FA to become executive and second-tier sponsors respectively.The FA said recently that it wished to clear the ‘clutter’ of advertisers by having only five major sponsors that will have their logos on perimeter… Continue reading Visa And Swatch Join Premiership Sponsors
Preparations for the launch of its digital satellite service on 1 October have seen annual profits at BSkyB fall by 13.6%. The satellite broadcaster’s increased spend on marketing and sports, along with investment in research and technology, has seen pre-tax profits at the company fall from £313.7 million last year to £270.9 million for the… Continue reading Digital Spend Hits BSkyB Profits
WPP, the worldwide communications service group, is to sponsor London’s first Arts College for the Media Arts. WPP’s 3 year committment to the project is part of the Government’s new schools initiative to make learning more relevant to the skills of future employers.WPP is also launching a post-production company, called ‘The Farm Post Production’ which… Continue reading WPP Group Invest In The Future
This week the Radio Authority is advertising small scale local FM radio licences for Lanarkshire, Scotland.Small-scale coverage will be within the unitary authority areas of North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire. Each licence will be for eight years from the start of broadcasting, and the closing date for applications is 8 December 1998.The Authority will be… Continue reading Radio Authority Advertises Scottish Local Radio Licences
The Independent Television Commission has defended itself as acting “within its powers” following the Judicial Review sought by Flextech in the High Court yesterday. The cable and communications company is seeking a review of the ITC’s decision to remove minimum carriage requirements for cable and satellite channels (see Newsline).A spokesperson for the ITC said that… Continue reading ITC Defends Itself Against Flextech
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints published in its monthly report against a national press Rey & Co stationary advert. Ecclesiastical lettering was used carrying the line “Rey & Co Born Again Paper”. Another headline read: “Jesus he loves me. Feel the power of his love – or hers. Enchant them with a loving… Continue reading Advertising Standards Authority Crucifies Blasphemous Ad
The Maxim website has been ‘extensively redesigned’ to give it a new look. The site is an offshoot of Maxim, the popular men’s title.The site has acquired a number of new interactive features, and started up Premier League predictions.Maxim: 0171 917 3912
