The Grimsby Evening Telegraph, part of the Northcliffe Newspaper Group, is celebrating its centenary and is publishing a series of supplements to mark the event. Each reflects the events of a 20 year period of the last century.Looking to the future, the paper continues to develop and went on the Internet last month. Editor, Peter… Continue reading Northcliffe Celebrates Centenary
Sheila Byfield/Doreen Dignan, The NetworkIn all areas of life, there is evidence of change. 29% of homes are now single occupancy, a proportion which is set to increase to 36% by the year 2016. The divorce rate has doubled over the past twenty years and now every other wedding ends in divorce. Women make up… Continue reading Sheila Byfield/Doreen Dignan – ‘Futura.Com –
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It has been rumoured that BSkyB are preparing to show the England World Cup qualifying matches on pay-per-view *BSkyB Discuss Pay Per View Football.Sky has neither denied nor confirmed the reports, although the broadcaster has issued a statement concerning radio rights: “To end the speculation, we would like to make it clear that all six… Continue reading Question Mark Still Hangs Over Sky’s Football Coverage
The National Heritage Secretary Chris Smith has said that he will be carrying out a review of the BBC’s internal structure to ascertain whether the Corporation was functioning as efficiently as it could.Speaking on Radio 4’s Mediumwave programme Mr Smith expressed concern that the reforms introduced by John Birt, the BBC’s director general, last year… Continue reading Smith Announces Review Of BBC And Changes To Lottery
Capital Radio’s Website is currently being audited by both the ABC and the BPA and will be publishing an audit for May in either June or July.Julian Hardy, of the Capital Radio New Media department, told Newsline that the reason for the dual auditing approach was the size and complexity of its Website’s user logs.… Continue reading Capital Website In Process Of Joint Audit
Among the quality titles, The Telegraph has managed to maintain its position at the top of the league. It has increased its sales to 1136,857. The Times has suffered a massive drop month-on-month losing 27,791 in sales: a spokesman for the paper said that this was a result of a loss of sales over Easter.… Continue reading National Press Round-Up – April
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News Corporation has announced financial figures for the first quarter of 1997 which show that pre-tax profits have risen 38% year on year to $291m. Revenue was up 27% to $2.9 bn. The group’s UK newspaper businesses performed well, with advertising gains, increased circulation revenues and lower paper prices contributing to “significantly improved” margins against… Continue reading Profits Rise 38% At News Corp
Newsquest Media Group, one of the largest regional newspaper publishers in the UK, is rumoured to be considering a stockmarket flotation. The Sunday Telegraph reports that the company has been in discussion with various City advisers regarding the plans, which could see a listing early next year for around £700m.
The Radio Authority has received four applications for a new Independent Local Radio licence for Huddersfield. The applicants for the FM station are:Henna FM – (Abdul Razaq: 0973 525954) Music, entertainment and information relating to, and for, the Asian community.Huddersfield FM Ltd – (Phil Marshall: 01274 374020) Local news, information and features, together with musical… Continue reading New Radio Station For Huddersfield
Ken Bennett has joined EMAP Radio from Midland Independent Newspapers.Bennett has been appointed head of public relations for EMAP Radio’s six Yorkshire stations: The New 96.3 Aire FM, Magic 828, Hallam FM, Magic AM, 96.9 Viking FM and Magic 1161.EMAP Radio: 0114 285 3333
