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
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
Commercial radio this year saw a total revenue growth of 18.5% reaching £390 million. It achieved its higher ever quarter revenue with an increase of 27.7% year on year, reaching a figure of £112 million.According to the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), much of this year’s growth can be attributed to increased demand from national advertisers,… Continue reading High Revenue Growth For Commercial Radio
Northcliffe Newspapers Group has appointed Malcolm Pheby as managing director of its Lincolnshire Publishing Company.Pheby was named Newspaper Industry Editor of the Year in 1993, and has previously edited the Evening Star. He came to Northcliffe from the Express, where he was assistant editor.He commented: “It is a privilege to be appointed managing director at… Continue reading New MD For Lincolnshire Publishing Company
ITV sales house, Laser, has signed up internet technology company, Real Media, to provide ad management software for the ITV Formula 1 website (http://www.itv-f1.com/).Real Media’s software, Open Ad Stream, will manage all advertising and sponsorship on the site and provide post campaign analyses. The site currently has no advertisers but Laser claims that it receives… Continue reading Laser Signs Real Media For ITV F1 Website
Manchester United’s club-dedicated digital television channel, MUTV, was launched by club manager, Alex Ferguson, yesterday.The channel, which is a joint venture between the football club, BSkyB and Granada (see Man United Channel Confirmed), will broadcast for six hours a day from 10 September. Initially, it will be available only to Sky subscribers, via Sky Digital,… Continue reading Man Utd. Launches Own TV Channel
It is understood that the US-based satellite network E! Entertainment is in negotiations to launch a UK channel.Unconfirmed reports suggest that BSkyB is one of the contenders for the venture; a spokeperson today commented that BSkyB is “looking for the best possible lineup.”BSkyB has recently clinched a deal with Channel 4 to carry the new… Continue reading US Channel To Entertain UK
