Chris Smith, the Culture Secretary, today announced that the Channel 4 funding formula payments will end from 1999, saying that there was no “continuing need, or real justification” for the system to remain in place now that C4 is a “well-established broadcaster with a steady income stream.”To cushion the financial blow to the ITV companies… Continue reading C4 Funding Formula To End
News that United News & Media is talking to S4C Digital regarding taking a stake in the digital terrestrial TV broadcaster sent the media group’s shares up 7.5p on Tuesday to 680p. UNM was further strengthened on Wednesday when an ITC document suggested that ITV companies would probably pay less for their licenses in the… Continue reading Sharewatch W/E 25/07/97
The Mirror launches its soccer pullout today. The colour publication called Football Fever is a guide to the ’97/98 season.Friday also sees a football launch with the return of Football Monthly . The title will be relaunched after seven months of being off the news-stands.A TV Round-Up for June will also appear on Newsline this… Continue reading The Week Ahead
It has been announced by Chris Smith, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport that Michael Moriarty , Deputy Chairman of the Radio Authority will now hold the position until January 2000.Mr Smith commented, “Michael Moriarty’s expertise and experience have been a real asset to the Radio Authority, and I want to be sure… Continue reading Moriarty To Remain At Radio Authority
Average weekly cinema admissions in June rose by 39.01% year-on-year to reach 1.96 million.Over the whole month, a total of 8,399,000 million people went to the cinema.CAA: 0171 439 9531
Lawrence Publishing which produces XXL Basketball is to launch a new ‘European extreme sports magazine’ entitled Adrenalin . The title will be produced under the new company name Alliance International Media, the launch date is planned for sometime in November.The ‘sports lifestyle’ title will be a bi-monthly glossy, aimed at 18 to 35 year old… Continue reading Lawrence Publishing Launches New Title
A third of all advertising agencies must undergo some form of change or financial restructuring if they are to avoid worsening financial difficulties and potential liquidation, according a report from Plimsoll Publishing. The survey, which examined the financial performance of some 1,910 agencies, found that 34% were suffering financial difficulties of some nature. This is… Continue reading “Danger Looms” For Ad Agencies
The controller of BBC Radio 4, James Boyle, yesterday had his proposed radical schedule changes accepted by BBC Governors. The agreement was made in Broadcast House on the condition that Radio 4’s position as ‘a unique national institution’ was maintained along with ‘it’s best traditions, culture and values’. Neither the governors, Matthew Bannister or James… Continue reading Radio 4’s Schedule On The Boyle
Katz Radio Sales has this week added four more of Media Sales and Marketing’s stations to it’s portfolio. The new clients are the Yorkshire stations Minster FM and YYorkshire Coast Radio, Lincolnshire’s Lincs FM 102.2 and Lancashire’s Bay Radio.Katz’s representation has grown considerably since Capital Radio announced that it’s sales arm MSM would cease operating… Continue reading Katz Picks Up More MSM Stations
Universal McCann Manchester has launched a second media operation in conjunction with SBW Marketing Communications to be called Universal SBW.Housed within SBW Marketing’s building, the new venture will be managed by Chris Pownall who is currently a senior member of Universal McCann. Sue Little, managing director of Universal McCann Manchester explained why the move was… Continue reading Universal Launches New Media Operation
