In Britain the new Food Standards Agency has been unveiled amid much criticism over who will fund its running costs, estimated as being at least £100 million a year. Much of that will be funded by levying charges on the food industry, including both wholesale and retail outlets. Critics have accused the FSA of representing… Continue reading UK: FSA Unveiled
The national newspaper market experienced a varied year, being characterised by major redesigns, new supplement launches, more voucher/subscription schemes and a major brouhaha throughout the beginning of the year between the ABC, the Times and the Telegraph over how “special offer” newspaper editions should be recorded on the ABC.Both of the newspaper companies complained to… Continue reading National Press Industry Round-Up 1997
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Future Publishing has announced that Tim Barr will take the helm as editor of Future Music magazine as from the March issue.Barr has been a freelance writer for many music publications, including NME, The Face and Melody Maker. He replaces Andy Jones who has moved to Future’s new music title, The Band.Future: 01225 442244
The Independent Television Commission has provisionally awarded Restrictive Service Licences to Midland Broadcasting Corporation for a television service in the Leicester area and to Manchester Student Television to provide a service in the Manchester area. Both areas had been the subject of competing bids.In considering the applications, the ITC looked to fulfil two main criteria:… Continue reading ITC Awards Two RSLs
The events in the radio world of 1997 mean the Q4 1997 Rajar’s (released next Friday) are amongst the most eagerly anticipated listening figures ever. The first-time experience for Chris Evans of running the company and presenting the flagship show simultaneously at Virgin will be measured in terms of success early next month while the… Continue reading Radio Industry Round-Up 1997
The Manchester United club-dedicated channel is planning to begin broadcasting in August this year. The Manchester United Television (MUTV) project is a collaboration between the club, BSkyB and Granada (subscribers see Man United Channel Confirmed) and is currently recruiting staff for the August launch.BSkyB and Granada are also believed to be looking at similar TV… Continue reading Man Utd. Channel Prepares For Launch
The Weather Channel , which was launched in June 1996 (subscribers see Weather Channel Signs Distribution Deal), is to close its UK, German and Dutch broadcasts. The channel’s final transmission will be on Friday 30 January at noon.The channel’s owner, Atlanta-based Landmark Communications, operates a successful US weather channel but has found that the UK… Continue reading The Weather Channel Set To Close
ITV’s new Ice Warriors show pulled in an encouraging average audience of 8.17 million viewers, according to unofficial overnight data. This is a TVR of 15. The show it replaced, Gladiators, normally attracts an audience of around 7 million.Ice Warriors, which is sponsored by 7-Up, had an ABC1 Men TVR of 10.6, 13.4 TVRs for… Continue reading Ice Warriors Makes Debut With 8 Million Viewers
1997 proved to be successful for the cinema industry with admissions rising 12.5% on 1996. The release of major films including Stars Wars, Jurassic Park – The Lost World and The Full Monty contributed strongly to this.January and February were down on 1996 but March showed an increase of 7.3% up to 11,934,000. This was… Continue reading Cinema Industry Round-Up 1997
