The Media Research Group has elected its 1997/1998 Committee. The new Chair and individual committee responsibilities have yet to be finalised. The committee members are: Richard Bedwell – RSL Media Belinda Beeftink – Telmar Communications Peter Bowman – WCRS Denise Gardner – Leo Burnett Nick Hiddleston – Universal McCann Hugh Johnson – Channel 4 Sofie… Continue reading MRG Election Results Announced
Paragon Publishing will be adding to its growing portfolio of computing titles next month when it launches Net Gamer . The monthly Internet title, billed as “for the ultimate multiplayer PC gaming experience”, will be released on May 29. It will cost £4.99.Paragon: 01202 299900
Yesterday’s MRG meeting concentrated on the public’s perception of market research. Richard Windle, director of RSL Media, unearthed the findings of a specially commissioned study into the public’s attitudes to research, and their likelihood of participating in it.The study was commissioned by the Research Development Foundation, who exist to: “Aid the development of the survey… Continue reading MRG Evening Meeting: Winning Over The Public
Business Age magazine is preparing to return to the news-stands. The title, which closed last June *VNU Magazines To Close, is reported to be about to be given a new lease of life. The title’s current owner, VNU Business Publications is said to have sold the rights to Business Age to Anil Bhoyrul, former editor… Continue reading The Business Age Is Back
The magazine dedicated to discussing New Media issues, New Media Age has finally caught up with itself and gone on-line; the site can be found at: http://www.nma.co.uk.The magazine’s site has a simple design and is easy to navigate, however some of the text headings have to be squinted at to be seen.Avid readers of New… Continue reading Web Site Of The Week – New Media Age
The LBC 1152/News Direct 97.3 sales team has been restructured, with Tony Robinson being promoted to national sales manager and Gill Ashworth joining as senior sales executive from MSM. The reshuffle was prompted by the departure of Karen Morris who joined Classic FM.LBC 1152/News Direct 97.3: 0171 973 1152
Cordiant has announced the creation of a new joint venture advertising agency in Moscow called Bates Viag Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising.It will combine the resources of Bates Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi and the Video International Advertising Group based in Moscow, and have billings of over $60 million. Clients for the new agency will include Proctor… Continue reading Cordiant Sets Up Russian Venture
Paul Twivy, the former Bates Dorland chief executive, has reached an out-of-court settlement with his old employer.Twivy was claiming unfair dismissal against Bates, saying that a promise to make him chairman was reneged upon by Michael Bungey, chairman of Bates Worldwide. A court hearing was threatened *Court Hearing For Ex-Dorlands Chief, but the announcement of… Continue reading Out Of Court Settlement For Twivy
The Broadcasting Standards Commission came into being yesterday. The new body replaces the Broadcasting Complaints Commission and Broadcasting Standards Council and will combine their functions.The BSC will investigate and adjudicate on complaints about fairness and unwarranted infringement of privacy, and about the portrayal of violence and sexual conduct and other matters of taste and decency… Continue reading A New Body Found
The launch of The Guardian ‘s extra Monday sports pages has been postponed until next Monday. The paper originally intended the new section to launch on Easter Monday *Guardian Makes A Sporting Gesture.The new broadsheet sports section will cover all the main sporting activities every Monday. It will include a comprehensive results section, reports and… Continue reading Better Late Than Never At The Guardian
