Johnston was given the go ahead by the Department of Trade and Industry last week, to buy three local newspapers in Yorkshire. The publisher completed the sale this Wednesday.The addition of The Bridlington Gazette and Herald, The Driffield Post and The Pocklington Post to the publisher’s portfolio is intended to enhance Johnston’s coverage in Yorkshire.Johnston… Continue reading Johnston Press Add Titles
Nick Elliott, the controller of network drama at ITV, is rumoured to be the front-runner in the bid to succeed Marcus Plantin as head of ITV’s programming output.According to Broadcast, there are a number of senior ITV executives who are jostling to take over the newly created post of director of programmes but Elliott has… Continue reading Elliott Rumoured As Plantin’s Successor
The advertising director of The Evening Standard Peter Gould has left after 17 years with Associated Newspapers. He has been replaced by Sue Minnikin, formerly Associated’s first group commercial executive.Evening Standard: 0171 938 6000
Classic FM has signed a £500,000 sponsorship and promotional deal with the AA.The AA is sponsoring Classic Travel Guide, the Sunday evening travel programme, for one year from June1.AA Vodafone Roadwatch will continue providing travel and traffic news to Classic and will also be supporting a series of features about key sporting events being held… Continue reading AA Sponsorship Deal
The European Magazine is closing at the end of June, while the main broadsheet section of the paper will be adopting a tabloid format at the beginning of July. The new style European is likely to be more focused at European travellers and businessmen.The European: 0171 418 7777
UK Living is reported to be relaunching in the autumn to concentrate on original programming. The aim is to move away from the channel’s leisure and lifestyle image and focus on new programming and special events.UK Living: 0171 306 6100
Internet Age, the monthly publication from Forme Communications, has been suspended until September. The 15,000 controlled circulation title is likely to return as a revamped title covering wider issues. Internet Age was launched in February this year and its suspension highlights the volatility of the Internet magazine market.Forme Communications: 0171 436 1673
The first Internet-based survey on attitudes to banner advertising on the Internet has shown that the medium has valuable potential for raising awareness and improving the perceptions of products and services.The survey was conducted by The Network, part of the Ogilvy Media Company, Millward Brown Market Research and the Electronic Telegraph using a sample of… Continue reading Internet Advertising Adds Up
Eurosport has reorganised its London sales team. International sales managers Tom Keaveny and Lawson Muncaster have both been promoted to sales directors.Eurosport: 0171 468 7777
