October saw a healthy rise in cinema audiences, with a year on year increase of 29% to a total figure of 13.225 million. Average audiences for the month were up to 2.99 million, one of the highest figures so far this year.Source: CAA/EDISubscribers can access the Cinema database by selecting “Cinema” from the drop-down box… Continue reading October Cinema Admissions Up 29%
The Ministry of Sound website is now being represented by EMAP Internet Sales. The new signing will add to the sales house’s youth/style/entertainment portfolio.EMAP Internet Sales believes that by combining a range of websites in a specific category, advertisers will be able to achieve good reach without sacrificing targeting.EMAP Internet Sales: 0171 309 2715
The newly-staffed Sunday Business is geared up for a relaunch on 18 January, the day before editor-in-chief Andrew Neil is also set to relaunch The European in a magazine format. Neil and editor Jeff Randall have managed to recruit a substantial team in just three weeks.The staff roster now stands at: Frank Kane, who will… Continue reading Sunday Business Winding Up To Launch
According to the latest Establishment Survey, net homes have increased on a network basis by 213,000, with the main benefactors in terms of actual numbers being London and the Midlands. Looking at the overall spread of homes percentage wise there is no region showing any significant change. Jun-96 Jun-97 Jun-96 Jun-97 Area Net Homes (000s)… Continue reading Establishment Survey – June 97
The long-awaited teenage cable channel Rapture launches tomorrow. It will initially be shown on Telewest cable systems only, though the channel hopes more operators will take it up in the future. According to the latest ITC data Telewest is connected to just over half a million homes in areas throughout the country.Rapture will broadcast between… Continue reading Rapture Launches Tomorrow
Southnews has reported a 38% year on year rise in interim pre-tax profits from £2.68 million to £3.7 million. Strong growth in recruitment advertising helped lift turnover 14% to £21m.The regional newspaper publisher said that while it was interested in further acquisitions, it was not prepared to pay the prices being asked.Southnews: 0181 424 8883
Sir Robin Biggam, the ITC Chairman, has said that the digital age would not lead to a decrease in quality and diversity by ITV companies.Speaking at a Voice of the Listener conference yesterday, Sir Robin stressed that ITV licensees remained committed to the concept and principles of public services and positive programming requirements: while there… Continue reading ITC Believes In Digital
The ITC has announced the appointment of the Archbishop of York, the Most Rev and Rt Hon Dr David Hope, to chair the Central Religious Advisory Committee which advises the BBC, the ITC and the Radio Authority on religion.Dr Hope has experience of broadcasting for both the BBC and independent television and “welcomes the opportunity… Continue reading Archbishop Appointed By ITC
The Internet recently faced what was perhaps its biggest test to date. The world logged on in anticipation of Judge Hiller Zobel’s announcement of the fate of Louise Woodward. His decision was to be posted first on the Internet and disseminated from there. In theory then, anyone in the world was allowed access to the… Continue reading Web Round-Up W/E 21/11/97
