Revolution, Haymarket’s new media marketing title, has launched a Website at http://www.revolution.haynet.com/. The site features a database of new media contacts, a list of new media jobs and a discussion page called the Wall.
Capital Radio saw pre-tax profits rise 9% to £35m for the year to 30 September on the back of turnover up 14% to £86.1m. The results also revealed that the cost of MSM’s closure is £1.6m.Turnover in London improved in the second half though increased local competition resulted in slower growth than among the group’s… Continue reading Profits Rise 9% At Capital
IPC has appointed Sylvia Auton, publishing director of the Science and Special Interest group, to the position of new media publishing director. She will take up her new role on January 2, which will still include publishing responsibilities for the special interest portfolio. New Scientist leaves the group as a result of the sale of… Continue reading IPC Appointment News
Portsmouth & Sunderland Newspapers today reported a strong in increase in interim pre-tax profits which jumped 26% to £5.9 million. The improvement was on the back of a 16% rise in turnover, up from £75.2 million to £87 million. The company publishes titles such as the Sunderland Star and Chichester Observer Series .Portsmouth & Sunderland:… Continue reading Portsmouth & Sunderland Sees Good Growth
Chris Evans has said that he will commit himself to Virgin Radio’s breakfast show for five years if his takeover bid for the station is successful (subscribers see Evans’ Virgin Bid Confirmed). It is possible that his short-term contract with Virgin could end if Capital takes its rival over.Virgin is still considering the £80m offer… Continue reading Evans Makes Radio Show Commitment
David Brook, Channel 5’s marketing director, has quit the fledgling broadcaster to join Channel 4.Brook will be joining C4 next week as director of strategy and development. This will earn him a place on the board and he will report directly to Michael Jackson, C4’s new chief executive.It is reported that C4 paid a five-figure… Continue reading Brook Leaves 5 For 4
Mobile phone company Ericsson is to have a strong connection with the soon-to-be-released James Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies. As sponsor of the film Ericsson’s technology and brand name will appear in a number of scenes, along with a specially designed ‘visionary futuristic concept phone’. The company is running Bond-themed ads and a Code Breaker… Continue reading Ericsson Gets Hi-Tech With Bond
Virgin Radio has confirmed that Chris Evans has made an £80 million bid for the station to rival the offer from Capital which is already on the table (subscribers see Capital Buys Virgin Radio).Evans made the offer last night, proposing to merge his Ginger Productions with Virgin Radio to create a new company. His move… Continue reading Evans’ Virgin Bid Confirmed
Phil Georgiadis, chief executive of Initiative Media, is leaving the company to become a partner at Walker Media, the new Christine Walker operation (subscribers see Walker/M C Saatchi Venture Confirmed).It is understood that he will take a significant stake in the company, which is jointly owned by Walker and M&C Saatchi.M&C Saatchi: 0171 543 4500
Omnicom is to combine the media operation at full-service Griffin Bacal with BMP Optimum, it has emerged.Griffin Bacal, which will still run a media department, will now be able to use Optimum’s buying power and will also join MGM as part of Optimum’s TV dealings.Griffin Bacal: 0171 831 4555
