Revolution , launched today by Haymarket is “a marketing magazine that happens to take new media as its starting point”, according to editor, Stovin Hayter.Front Cover – Revolution Having been on the end of a long phone call from Stovin when he was researching this project, I must admit to a vested interest in saying… Continue reading First Issue Review – Revolution
Scottish Media, which this morning confirmed that it is in merger talks with Grampian (see Scottish Media Moves On Grampian item), has experienced a soar in its share price. The group, which owns STV, began the day at 675p and at 4.04pm was priced at 690p.If the merger went ahead, the addition of Grampian would… Continue reading Scottish Media Soars On Merger Talk
A male version of Ms London and 9 to 5 is set to launch on June 9 in London, according to Campaign. The magazine, to be called IT, will be handed out at Tube stations by former topless models and will focus on music, entertainment and job opportunities. It will have a print-run of 50,000… Continue reading Free Men’s Title To Launch In London
Zenith’s Richard Sunderland has been appointed by Universal McCann as a senior planner/buyer. He will join the company in mid-June.…John Crowther has joined Banks Hoggins O’Shea from AMV.BBDO, also to work as a senior planner.Universal McCann: 0171 436 7711BHO: 0171 314 0000
Bristol United Press, the regional newspaper publisher, has reported annual financial results which show a 26% increase in pre-tax profits to £8.4m. This was on turnover which increased from £61.2m to £62.5m. Improved trading conditions in the South West meant that ad revenue for the group rose 7.9%.BUP: 0117 9343000
Only five national newspapers recorded year on year increases in their six-month NRS figures for April. Both of the Telegraph titles performed well, with the Sunday paper increasing over 22% and the daily growing 17%. Both of the Express titles suffered a loss of readers, with the daily title losing 14.3% and the Sunday losing… Continue reading National Newspaper NRS – April
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
The ITC has announced that it has awarded Telewest the cable delivery licence for the Taunton and Birdgewater areas. Telewest, one of the largest UK cable operators, was not the first choice for the licence however. It was originally awarded to Convergence, the highest bidder, who then withdrew their application.Telewest’s commitment is to serve 52,854… Continue reading Telewest Wins New Licence
