Channel 4/S4C was the only terrestrial channel to actually see an increase in its audience share year-on-year, rising 0.2 percentage points in this period to 10.6%. ITV dropped 1.4 percentage points to 32.8%, BBC1 fell by 1.5 percentage points to 30.5% and BBC2 lost 1.6 percentage points to hold an 11.3% share.C5 achieved a share… Continue reading May TV Viewing Round-Up
The European newspaper is changing from a broadsheet to a tabloid format, the new-look hits the news-stands tomorrow morning. A review will appear on Newsline.This will mark the first stage in the paper’s image overhaul, the publication is set to be turned into a magazine early next year.The European: 0171 418 7777
The press barons behind The European are rumoured to be looking to add The Independent and The Independent On Sunday to their media empire. The Barclay brothers are reported to have approached Mirror Group and Independent Newspapers of Ireland, the current owners of The Independent titles, about making a bid for the papers.The Barclay brothers… Continue reading The European Looks For Independence
The ITC is consulting its licensees and other interested parties on proposed revisions to its Programme Code. The revisions are intended to clarify certain points and reflect recent developments, they do not change the fundamental principles of the Code.Subjects of significant amendment include: Violent sexual portrayal, particularly the representation of rape. Treatment of innocent parties:… Continue reading Revisions To Programme Code
Rupert Murdoch, is reported to have said that shares in BSkyB had been heavily overvalued. In the last few weeks, shares in the company, in which Murdoch has a 40% stake, have fallen from over 600p to 440p. In response to this, Murdoch was reported to have stated: “I cannot understand the fuss. BSkyB was… Continue reading BSkyB Is Overpriced Says Murdoch
The June Retail Price Index was announced this morning as 157.5, an increase of 0.4% on May 1997 and a rise of 2.9% on June 1996.
Emap On Air has appointed its first two Board directors. Iain Clasper has been appointed operations director, he will be responsible for the development of Emap On Air’s business systems enabling the sales teams to deliver the most efficient, accountable and comprehensive campaigns. Malcolm Cox has been made marketing director, he will oversee the development… Continue reading New Board At Emap
The Mirror Group has made an offer of £297 million for Midland Independent Newspapers. The offer of 210p per share represents a premium of 41% to the mid-market closing price on 16 June 1997, the last dealing day before the announcement was made by MIN. The offer is subject to the consent of the Secretary… Continue reading Midland In The Mirror
IPC Magazines’ Family Circle is joining Reed Elsevier’s trade-title Supermarketing to play host to this year’s Quality Food & Drink Awards.IPC: 0171 261 6575.
A report by Datamonitor into the European networked games industry predicts that combined online merchandising and advertising revenues will outweigh income from subscription and usage charges by the year 2001.Datamonitor: 0171 625 8548
