The Sun has cut it’s cover-price for today in a tie-up with British Gas. The tabloid, which normally sells for 28p, went on sale today for 15p to mark a 15% price cut by British Gas. It also includes a four-page pull-out with information on the gas company and a competition to win free gas… Continue reading Sun Cuts Cover-Price
The Sunday Business will be launching on 15 February. The title, which will be printed on pink paper, will be edited by Andrew Neil and Jeff Randall. The ad sales team will be run by Peter Gould, former ad director of the Evening Standard, while Vicki Beazley becomes ad manager.A review of the paper will… Continue reading Sunday Business Launch Date Set
http://www.sainsburys.co.ukFor some reason Sainsbury’s has decided to adopt a minty green theme for its Website, despite the fact that everyone associates the supermarket with the colour orange (don’t forget your brand values, guys). Nevertheless the minty green is calming, if a little insipid, and the green and blue typeface is clear and effective. It is… Continue reading Website Of The Week – Sainsbury’s
The Stage, the trade companion to the theatre industry since 1880, has launched its own Website. The site, at http://www.thestage.co.uk, will feature weekly entertainment news updates along with a recruitment service and a number of reviews.The Stage Website is also to feature some functionality provided by Emap Online’s What’s On Stage website (http://www.whatson.com).The Stage: 0171… Continue reading The Stage Takes To The Net
The Advertising Association will be holding a major national conference in Leeds on 11-12 May 1998, as part of the activities of the UK Presidency of the Council of the European Union.The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, the Rt Hon Chris Smith MP, will be making the keynote address. Other speakers will… Continue reading AA To Hold Conference
Yesterday saw the launch of Emap Elan’s Red magazine – the magazine where ‘age isn’t an issue’. The title is aimed at ABC1 women aged 30-39 who ‘have responsibilities – a house, a garden, maybe a partner and kids – but are still interested in style, passion and enjoying themselves’.With a masthead very similar to… Continue reading Red â First Issue Review
Kelvin MacKenzie, managing director of L!ve TV, will become deputy chief executive and group managing director of the Mirror Group.He will take on an expanded role following the retirement of Charles Wilson, the current managing director. It will also give him operational control over the group’s national newspapers as well as it’s television interests.The news… Continue reading MacKenzie Given Top Job At Mirror
Rumours are currently abound that Pearson New Entertainment is planning to sell off its Future Publishing division. Although Pearson refused to provide any comment to Newsline, a number of speculative reports claim that Pearson have been in discussion with a number of potential buyers.The market position of Future’s publications may provide clue as to just… Continue reading Possibilities For Future Publishing
So magazine, the glossy aimed at young women, has been suspended. The magazine’s publisher, Rebecca Cox, is currently seeking new financial backing for the title. Until this happens the magazine, which only launched in September, will remain off the newsstands.So: 0171 336 6699
