David Brennan, VP research, Flextech TelevisionI’m glad Hugh took on the job of explaining the technology behind digital, because I’m not sure I could have done it. What I can do is talk about what all this technology might mean for the broadcasters and – even more importantly – the viewer.I thought I’d hide my… Continue reading David Brennan – ‘Digital, Schmigital’
The chairman of Cable and Wireless Communications, Dick Brown, is reported to have said that the company’s 200-channel digital TV service will be available by the autumn. If this transpires, C&W could beat BSkyB to the first digital launch.
Martin Vernon has accepted the job of ad sales director at EBN, the cable and satellite business channel. Vernon, currently director of Business Enterprises at the Mirror Group, starts his new job in the next few weeks.Universal McCann has had its group planning director poached by Coca Cole UK. Kester Fielding, who worked on the… Continue reading Moving On
The new title planned by Attic Futura and North South *(Newsline 31/01/97) will be called B and is set for a May 7 launch.The monthly title will have a cover-price of £1.80 and is aimed at young women aged 16-24 who are growing out of Attic’s highly successful Sugar.* Subscribers onlyAttic Futura: 0171 636 5095
The weekly car magazine Auto Express is relaunching this week with a new look, a new price and a new issue day. Auto Express will now be published on Wednesdays instead of Fridays and its cover price has been reduced by 20p to £1.30.There will be a new “crisp, modern design accentuated by a change… Continue reading Auto Express Changes Gear
Zenith Media, split off from the Cordiant Group earlier this week (Newsline 21/04/97), is rumoured to be looking for another media partner. It is believed the company, which is now jointly owned by Saatchi & Saatchi and Bates, is looking especially towards Europe and Aegis has been mentioned in connection with this. Managing director Andy… Continue reading Zenith Looks For Partner
Jazz FM is the latest radio station to go on-line. Its Website can be found at . While, LBC Radio and its FM counterpart, London News Direct, are now broadcasting a live audio feed over the Net.Staying with broadcasting, the BBC has appointed Edward Briffa as its first head of on-line. This demonstrates that the… Continue reading Web Round-Up W/E 25/04/97
It has emerged that Alan Yentob, the BBC’s director of programmes, has decided not to put himself forward for the job of C4’s chief executive. The decision was apparently made after a meeting between Mr Yentob and Sir Michael Bishop, C4’s chairman.The C4 board will meet next Monday to discuss who will replace Michael Grade… Continue reading Latest On Race For C4 Job
Nynex CableComms has today announced unaudited total revenue for the first quarter of 1997 as £46.5 million. This is a 43% increase compared with the same period last year (£32.5m). It is anticipated that the full first quarter operating statistics and financial results will be announced by mid-May.Nynex: 0181 873 2000
The newly formed Teenage Magazine Arbitration Panel (TMAP) has adjudicated on 30 complaints concerning Just 17, Sugar and It’s Bliss.The panel believed that the Annabel G advice page in J17 was not technically in breach of guidelines but recommended more attention be given to ensuring that advice on sexual activity be more responsible, and the… Continue reading Teenage Mags Face Criticism
