MTV Networks Europe will launch its UK version of the channel into over 6 million cable and satellite homes across the UK and Ireland from July 1 (see New MTV Channels Announced).The new channel, tailored for a UK audience, will feature British presenters, new shows and the first phase of a redeveloped on-air identity. There… Continue reading MTV UK Launches Next Month
Following an uncertain start and several postponed launch dates, the youth orientated cable channel, Rapture promises to be hitting screens within the next month. The channel is now advertising for senior production staff, which adds weight to this claim.Rapture: 0171 287 0097
The demand for newspapers in the five largest economies (the USA, Japan, Germany, France and the UK) is falling, according to Zenith’s World Press Trends 1997 report in collaboration with the World Association of Newspapers.The report goes on to say that newspapers are losing their share of advertising markets, principally to television, while circulations are… Continue reading Zenith Report Highlights Demise Of Newspapers
Alan Watson has been appointed general manager of NTL’s broadcast television business. Watson will be preparing the company for the digital era. He returns to NTL from News Digital Systems.NTL: 01962 822 582
Films Minister, Tom Clarke has started working on an action plan to boost the film industry and film going in Britain. He has also announced the make-up of a new film policy review group. The group will be co-chaired by the Minister and Polygram Filmed Entertainments’ Stewart Till and will include industry big-hitters and innovative… Continue reading Film Action Man
BSkyB’s share price dropped dramatically this morning on rumours that the ITC is considering telling the satellite broadcaster that it must withdraw its stake in British Digital Broadcasting if the consortium wants to stay in the race for control of the three digital multiplex licences which are up for grabs. BSkyB’s price has fallen 43.5p… Continue reading BSkyB Share Price Plummets
The combined terrestrial TV revenue for May, according to agency estimates, came in at £193.31 million which is a drop of 3.83% year-on-year. ITV’s revenue came in at £148.81m while Channel 4’s reached £46.5m. It is also estimated that C5’s May revenue reached £11m which is a welcome increase on April’s figure of £9.67m. In… Continue reading TV Revenue – May
EMAP Online has appointed Terri Paddock as editor of What’s On Stage?, the on-line UK theatre listing service. Paddock, joins EMAP from Firefly Communications.Roger Green, director of EMAP Online, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Terri to the EMAP Online team. She brings a wealth of experience to this role. With her help, and the… Continue reading EMAP Adds To Cast Of What’s On Stage
Crest Lager is sponsoring the champions’ darts match between the 1995 and 1996 world darts champions. The Crest Premium Lager Battle of the Champions tournament will be shown on Sky Sports.
Flextech has established a centralised affiliate marketing department representing its portfolio of channels. Matthew George, formerly affiliate marketing manager at UK Gold and UK Living, will head the department. The planned BBC/Flextech channels will also be represented by the new division *Flextech And The BBC Finally Shake Hands.…..Total Media has promoted Rupert Millington from account… Continue reading Marketing Flextech
