In an attempt to monitor how clumsily we deal with computers and the like, a kind of time-motion study has been set up with funding from the Economic and Social Research Council which will view technology users in their own homes. In order that we are not disturbed in our natural environment, a number of… Continue reading Web Round-Up W/E 03/04/98
Saatchi & Saatchi has announced its annual financial results for the year ended 31 December 1997 and reports that pro forma profit before interest, tax and exceptionals is up by 39.1% to £30.6 million. Revenue was only slightly up, from £369 million in 1996 to £375 million this time. The company also reports an earnings… Continue reading Saatchi & Saatchi Pre-Tax Profit Up 39%
The groans of despair were audible when it was announced that yet another magazine would be launching into the burgeoning men’s lifestyle market (subscribers see Wagadon To Launch Men’s Mag). Many wondered how Wagadon’s Deluxe could possibly compete with the likes of Loaded and FHM, despite its claims that it would be ‘different’. This pronouncement… Continue reading First Issue Review – Deluxe
ITV achieves the highest viewing share of the terrestrial channels this week with 32.8 % of the total share and BBC1 chasing with a respectable 29.7 %.Coronation Street pulls in the crowds as usual, with an average audience figure of 16.59 million, once again pushing Eastenders into the doldrums with its average audience of 13.63… Continue reading TV Viewing Summary W/E 22/03/98
In an attempt to monitor how clumsily we deal with computers and the like, a kind of time-motion study has been set up with funding from the Economic and Social Research Council which will view technology users in their own homes. So that we are not disturbed in our natural environment, a number of cameras… Continue reading Web Round-Up W/E 03/04/98
The Economist Group will be launching a new monthly financial magazine aimed specifically at chief financial officers. CFO Europe, which will appear on 24 April, will be available mainly via subscription though there will be some newsstand copies. An annual subscription will cost £50 while the cover-price will be £4.95.CFO Europe will follow the formula… Continue reading Economist To Launch Financial Magazine
Universal McCann Manchester has created a new media division to handle its growing direct response business, now worth around £40 million. The Universal McCann Direct department was hived off from the main company last week.Universal McCann Direct is headed by Bev Jones, recently promoted to media director.Universal McCann Manchester: 01625 822 418
The Radio Authority is advertising a new regional radio licence for the central Scotland area. The licence will cover the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as the areas around them. Around 2.3 million adults will be able to receive the service.The Authority is now inviting public comments and opinions in order to identify… Continue reading New Radio Licence For Scotland
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has said that Channel 4 must broadcast an on-screen apology to four environmentalists who were interviewed for the channel’s recent series Against Nature. The ITC claims that the views of these interviewees were distorted and misrepresented.The ITC has upheld complaints from the four contributors to the series about the way… Continue reading Channel 4 To Apologise For Against Nature Series
