Average weekly Cinema admissions in April grew 0.7% year on year to reach 2.67 million. Over the whole month a total of 11.4 million people went to the cinema which is the highest April figure since 1974.The Cinema Advertising Association gave the Star Wars films and Space Jam as reasons for the high attendances during… Continue reading Star Wars Help April Cinema Admissions Grow
Channel Islands Communications (TV) Ltd has announced record trading profits for the year ending 31 March 1997.Operating profits increased 10% to £1.4 million and turnover increased 11% to £10.6 million. The good news sent earnings per share up 8% to 9.12p.The chairman of the TV company, John Riley said that broadcasting interests experienced growth in… Continue reading In The Right Channel
The International Federation of Audit Bureau of Circulations has approved a reporting and measurement standard for audits of Internet Web site activity. This is the first time international accountability standards have been established for media audits. Gloria Jarman, IFABC secretary general, said: “this fosters growth in the web as an international advertising medium.”The IFABC’s standards… Continue reading Internet Audits Approved
The Daily Telegraph is still the highest selling paper in this sector, selling 1,132,789 copies in May. This represents a 6.5% market share and an 8.9% increase for the last 6 monthly period year-on-year. The Times is also seeing an increase in sales in this period rising from 669,640 from December to May 1996 to… Continue reading National Press Round-Up – May ABCs
Granada this morning confirmed that it is in talks with Yorkshire Tyne-Tees Television regarding a complete buyout of its neighbouring broadcaster.A statement from Granada said: “The boards confirm that they are in preliminary discussions regarding an offer by Granada for all the share capital of Yorkshire not already owned by Granada, which would have a… Continue reading Granada Confirms YTTV Interest
The Advertising Agency Register is setting-up a separate register for new media agencies. The new service launches in September.The Advertising Agency Register: 0171 437 3357
The next pay-per view event on BSkyB will be the Tyson v Holyfield showdown, ‘Judgement Night 2’, which will take place on June 28. This is the fourth PPV boxing match for the broadcaster to show. The last event was screened in May and featured three fights, including the Prince Naseem v Billy Hardy clash.… Continue reading Next PPV Event Announced
Foote Cone & Belding is reported to be setting-up a direct marketing division. The new department is expected to be up and running by the end of the summer and will concentrate on existing clients.Foote Cone & Belding: 0171 240 7100
Jazz FM has poached Mick Carter from JWT in Manchester; he will become its regional director of marketing.Jazz FM: 0161 877 1004
Talk Radio is preparing to pinch the radio rights to the premier league from the BBC. Radio 5 Live’s £300,000 four year contract for the live rights to the league expires at the end of the 1998-1999 season.Talk believes that it will be able to outbid the Beeb.Talk Radio: 0171 636 1089
