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Nick Sparey, TV buying director at Mediapolis, is leaving at the end of next week to join IMG as account director in the advertising and sponsorship division, Transworld International.

The British Tourist Authority’s Web site, http://www.visitbritain.com, launched today, will be audited by ABC //electronic.ABC //electronic: 01442 870 800

The ITC received only one application for the local delivery licence of Consett and Stanley.Telewest Communications Ltd was the sole applicant. The application proposes to start to offer service to homes in the Derwentside District in 1999 and to finish construction by the end of the year 2004. The cash bid is £1,000.The ITC will… Continue reading Only One Applicant

Channel 5 has added Aston Villa to its play list of English club action in Europe.Villa will be competing in the UEFA Cup; its matches will be broadcast on 5 on Tuesday evenings from 16 September.Channel 5 will also be broadcasting Chelsea FC’s home games in the European Cup Winners Cup *Channel 5 Secures Chelsea… Continue reading Channel 5 Sign Aston Villa

The ITC is consulting with interested parties on proposed revisions to Rule 39 of its Code of Advertising Standards and Practice, which relates to matrimonial and dating agency advertisements.It is intended to amend the Code to expand its interpretation to cover a wider range of dating services. The ITC believes this will reflect the more… Continue reading The ITC Gets Into Dating

EMAP Online has launched http://www.bargainholidays.com, this site allows users to book holidays over the Net.The service, a partnership between EMAP, data supplier Comtec, and ABTA-bonded and IATA-licensed Holiday Express, features holidays and flights from nearly 30 UK operators.Bargainholidays.com was the brainchild of EMAP Online’s design chief Ed Whiting. He said: “The Internet is an ideal… Continue reading EMAP Online Launches Holiday Booking Service On The Internet

IPC Magazines’ Music and Sport Group has promoted Ben Turner, assistant editor of Muzik magazine, to associate editor of the title. His new role gives him a greater responsibility for marketing, as well as a continued close involvement in the editorial development of Muzik. Commenting on his new position, Turner said: “I am delighted with… Continue reading Fine Tuning At Muzik

Reuters Business Briefing, which provides business information to the corporate market, is now available to intranet users via Microsoft’s Internet Explorer.Michael Foster, director of Business Information at Reuters commented: “We are very excited about working with Microsoft to bring our news to the fast-growing corporate community.”Reuters: 0171 250 1122

The IPA is expanding its twinning initiative from the Top 20 to the Top 50 IPA member agencies.A review of the first year of the scheme found that advertising agencies and universities are benefiting considerably from the twinning relationship. Over half the twinned agencies have set-up programmes of student placements and exchange visits and most… Continue reading IPA Expands Twinning Initiative

MediaTel is inviting people to come and discover more about the MediaTel database at the Webshack café in the heart of London’s Soho.To get the most from the MediaTel site book into one of these sessions:The time: 11am – 1pmThe date: 24, 25, 30, 31 July & 1 AugustThe place: WEBSHACK Internet cafe, 15 Dean… Continue reading Get The Most Out Of MediaTel