The International Federation of the Periodical Press (FIPP) will be holding its two yearly Business Magazine & Information Publishing Forum in Norway at Oslo’s Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel on 11 September.Cain Communication’s Joe Cappo, World President of the International Advertising Association, and Keith Jones, Reed Business Information’s Chief Executive, will be amongst the headline speakers… Continue reading Details Announced For Biennial FIPP Forum
IPC Magazines has released a one-off pilot supplement with its Country Life title. The experiment could lead to a more permanent London publication and is just the latest exploratory launch by Country Life. Earlier this year Country Life Gardens was circulated as a magazine in its own right (see IPC Launches One-Off Magazine).In addition a… Continue reading London Experiences Country Life
Dixie Publishing has launched Britain’s first magazine targeted at people working from home. SoHo Life & Technology Today will consist of practical technological advice and relevant news for small businesses. The content will include articles on the non-commuter lifestyle, promoting more control over one’s life.SoHo Life takes its name from the term for ‘Small Office/Home… Continue reading UK’s First Magazine For Those With A SoHo Life
The ITC has confirmed to MediaTel’s Newsline that it is seeking legal advice on whether it can force the ITV network to enter into a partnership with BSkyB and be part of its 200-channel digital service. BSkyB wants the terrestrial network to pay for its two channels ITV and ITV2, but they are so far… Continue reading ITC Seeks Legal Advice Over ITV / BSkyB Digital Row
Despite the printed version of the title currently being suspended the Sporting Life website has recorded an 89% increase in page impressions since its first ABC //electronic audit.For the month of March Sporting Life PA received 5,684,943 page impressions and 149,059 users in its second ever audit. For August 1997 ABC //electronic had given the… Continue reading Online Sports Title Proves There Is Life After Print
An average European believes that there is too much advertising, and that it tempts people to buy things which they don’t need. In the UK, however, 75% of people believe that advertising is entertaining.These are the findings of a pan-European study conducted by GfK Great Britain. The survey also found the Germany was the most… Continue reading The Average European Thinks There Is Too Much Advertising, But The UK Quite Likes It
The World Cup is upon us and even before England kicked a ball in anger, late night violence was heaping shame on the English (but enough about Stan and Ulrika). The biggest match of the week was the opener between Scotland and Brazil. Over 12 million people managed to sneak some time off work to… Continue reading TV Viewing Summary W/E 14/06/98
The award of the Radio Authority’s 2000th Restricted Service License has today coincided with the release of it’s annual report on RSLs. Radio Avalon broadcasts it’s service for the Glastonbury Festival from today, providing health and welfare information for festival-goers, as well as interviews, news and reviews.Key points from the RA’s 1997 Report were as… Continue reading Radio Authority Publishes 1997 Annual Report for RSLs
Two bastions of English traditionalism, the BBC and Test match cricket, are likely to break their historical bond as the sport becomes available to satellite television.Rupert Murdoch’s BSkyB has emerged as favourite to broadcast England’s home games following the announcement by Chris Smith, Secretary of State for Culture, that cricket would no longer be the… Continue reading BBC Set To Lose Live Test Cricket To Sky
Moss Bros, the menswear specialists, are to sponsor sports bulletins on LBC 1152 AM and News Direct 97.3FM, London News Radio’s two stations. Three of the Moss Bros Group’s brands will feature – Moss Bros, Blazer and Savoy Taylors’ Guild.The package includes title sponsorship, sponsor credits on-air competitions and promotions. London News Radio is handling… Continue reading London News Radio Gains New Sponsorship Deal and Awards
