IPC Magazines has appointed Caroline Lowe as head of ad marketing for its Country & Leisure Group.Lowe joins IPC from Haymarket where she was research manager for its consumer group. She is to report to Philippa Stuart, IPC’s marketing director of advertising.IPC Magazines: 0171 261 6575
BSkyB’s digital TV war against On Digital (see Countdown To BSkyB Digital Launch Begins) has led brokers Merrill Lynch to downgrade the satellite broadcaster’s profit forecasts for the next two years.Sky has promised free satellite dish installations to digital customers at a cost of around £80 per subscriber. As a result of this, along with… Continue reading BSkyB Report Downgraded Following Digital Promotions
The European Commission is to draw up a table of national regulations and other controls on discounting practices. This will form the basis of any further proposed action to reinforce single market rules and principles in commercial communications. The table, and an accompanying paper, will seek comments from the Expert Group on Commercial Communications and… Continue reading EU: Expert Group to study premiums
Nigel Griffiths MP, DTI Consumer Affairs Minister, has been replaced by Kim Howells MP in a Government reshuffle that leaves the DTI looking more pro-European and less interventionist in outlook. Whitehall sources suggested that Mr Griffiths had been likely to introduce restrictive controls on advertising in the near future.
The EC has adopted a communication noting that the United States has taken account of its concerns and criticisms over American plans for the management of names and addresses on Internet. The EC and the USA now agree that all pending decisions should be referred to the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, due to be established… Continue reading EU: Internet names issue resolved
Phil Hinton, the editor of Rodale Press’ Men’s Health, is leaving the title to join IPC Magazines. A spokesperson for Rodale Press stated that Hinton is leaving as the opportunity has arisen to work on the launch of some new men’s titles with IPC.Hinton himself commented: “There is still plenty of scope for good titles… Continue reading Men’s Health Editor To Join IPC Magazines
Alongside the unveiling of half-year financial results yesterday (see Pearson Profits Remain Strong), Pearson chief executive, Marjorie Scardino, is also reported to have confirmed that the group is looking to dispose of its stake in satellite broadcaster BSkyB.Pearson holds only 3% of BSkyB, but it is expected that a sale may fetch over £220 million,… Continue reading Pearson Looks To Sell BSkyB Stake
The Greek TV toy ad ban remains at issue as the Commission continues its period of consultation on wider aspects of children’s advertising in connection with the Article 169 procedure initiated by European toy manufacturers. It is understood that Commissioner Monti wishes to return to the Commission with enough information and research data to be… Continue reading EU: Toy ads consultation continues
Neil Kinnock, the EU Transport Commissioner, has no intention of banning car advertising at an EU level. Replying to widespread press suggestions to the contrary, Mr Kinnock said “I wish to reassure everybody, industry and consumers, that there are no plans to ban car advertising.” Confusion over EU plans to regulate car sales and advertising… Continue reading EU: Commission denies ad ban
The Commission has published a working document on the convergence of telecommunications, the media and information technologies. The consultation, launched last December, aroused great interest with over 270 contributions from industry, users, regulatory authorities and other interested parties. However, it did not lead to a consensus, except on the need for better regulatory coordination, and… Continue reading EU: Media convergence
