The October Retail Prices Index was announced this morning as 159.5, an increase of 0.1% on the previous month and a rise of 3.7% on October 1996.Subscribers can access RPI trends by selecting “Encyclomedia” from the drop-down box at the top of this page.
Over one third (38%) of 15-34 year olds claim they are more likely to tune-in to the Virgin Radio breakfast show since Chris Evans joined, according to CIA MediaLab’s latest Sensor survey. However, 15% of the same age group felt that Evans would put them off listening.Zoe Ball does not seem to have the same… Continue reading Evans Is Beating Ball For Breakfast
The rocky ride of the proposed merger between British Telecommunications and MCI Communications was finally put to an end today as BT pulled out of the deal following a further offer by rival bidders WorldCom.This morning WorldCom was reported to have increased its bid for MCI from $30m to $37m. As a result BT, which… Continue reading BT/MCI Merger Collapses
The Sunday Telegraph achieved a year on year sales growth of almost 24% for May-October to take its circulation to 886,954. The Daily Star meanwhile had the distinction of being the only tabloid to record a growth in circulation during the period, showing an 8% growth to 730,742 copies sold.Both the Daily Mail and FT… Continue reading National Newspaper ABC Summary – October
The appointment of Kevin Hand as Emap’s new chief executive was met well by the City as shares rose steadily throughout the week reaching 887˝p by close on Friday. This represents a rise of 28˝p from the beginning of the week and also coincides with the announcement of Emap’s new women’s magazine, Red (subscribers see… Continue reading Sharewatch W/E 14/11/97
Monday A summary of the national newspaper October ABC figures will appear on Newsline.Cable & Wireless Communications will report half year financial results which are expected to show pre-tax profits of around £50m.Tuesday The Retail Prices Index for October is announced.Wednesday An MRG Evening Meeting will take place at Leo Burnett to discuss ‘Capital Youth’,… Continue reading The Week Ahead
A new adult magazine called Perfect 10 is launching in the UK on 28 November. Perfect 10 Inc. will publish the title 8 times per year with a cover-price of £3.95.Perfect 10 Inc c/o COMAG: 01895 433748
Cable & Wireless Communications’ interim results announced today report an increase in profit before tax of 103% to £65m (before non-recurring items, year on year). Operating profit also increased by 62% to £123m. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 23% to £333m. Earnings per share reached 4.4p, up from 2.1p year on… Continue reading Cable and Wireless Sees Profits Rise
Quality Market The Sunday Telegraph‘s special offers continued to reap dividends in October, when circulation grew 23.9% to 886,954. This was the highest year on year May-October growth among all the nationals.Quality Market May-October ABC Comparisons Title May 96 – Oct 96 May 97 – Oct 97 Actual Change % Change Daily Telegraph 1,063,612 1,105,637… Continue reading National Newspaper Round-Up – October
ITV’s director of programmes David Liddiment has appointed Dianne Nelmes to the new position of controller of daytime. Nelmes is to move from controller of lifestyle programmes at Granada Television in January. David Liddiment said, ” Daytime is a massively important part of the ITV schedule, and it makes absolute sense to have a full-time… Continue reading ITV Appoints A Controller Of Daytime
