The Box is the new television magazine aimed at 25-44 year old ABC1 men. The title hit the news-stands yesterday with a first-issue cover-price of £1, it is normally priced at £1.95.The Box is a good read but, the test will be to see if people are willing to spend money on a feature-based TV… Continue reading First Issue Review – The Box
Following the recent restructuring at Laser *Laser Changes Directors, two more senior employees have been made redundant. Simon Kershaw, a group manager and Farrar Butt, an operations executive, are the latest casualties.Meanwhile, Lowe Group vice-chairman, David Jones, is replacing John Farrell as group chairman of DMB & B.Associated Newspapers are reported to have promoted the… Continue reading Payroll Changes
The Sunday Times will be expanding its Style supplement by twelve pages to cover health and beauty for the first time. The change takes place on March 16.The paper is also reportedly planning a new section called Capital, a London-focused magazine. It is expected to launch on April 6 and have around 30 pages.News International:… Continue reading Sunday Times Style Expands
The Independent Radio and Television Commission has officially awarded a ten year broadcast contract to Radio Ireland.The station now has clearance to begin test transmissions and are to start broadcasting this St Patrick’s Day, March 17.Radio Ireland: 003531 830 9300
The Electronic Telegraph has decided to continue to develop its Internet database from its press archives and is concentrating on developing readership interaction. It is not, like many of its counterparts, going to launch a rolling news service.The first fully interactive section went on-line today. Euronet is a guide to the history and issues surrounding… Continue reading Electronic Telegraph Encouraging Interactivity
Danny Baker’s days at Radio 5 Live ended yesterday. The presenter was involved in a ferocious on-air argument with his producer, he then went on to abuse listeners and encourage “unacceptable behaviour towards a football referee”.BBC bosses called Baker’s actions intolerable and fired him straight after the show.The presenter is now rumoured to be in… Continue reading Baker Follows Evans Out Of The BBC
Formula One coverage is set to switch from BBC to ITV for the start of the motor-racing season and Grand Prix fans are worried that the commercial broadcaster will not reach the high standards set by the BBC.A report by CIA MediaLab found that 45% of motor-racing fans between the ages of 15 and 34,… Continue reading Motor-Racing Fans Remain Loyal To The Beeb
The fourth quarter of 1996 saw the cable TV penetration rate reach 22.4%, the highest level for four years, according to new ITC statistics. This is an increase of 1.2% points on the third quarter and 0.4% points year on year. Overall in the last quarter 257,392 new subscribers signed up for cable services.Cable TV… Continue reading Cable Penetration Reaches Highest Level For 4 Years
It is reported that Channel 5 will be able to reach a greater proportion of the UK audience faster than was originally anticipated.The government gave permission last year for Channel 5 to use extra frequencies for the next five years; enabling it to reach an extra 3 million viewers *Channel 5 Could Reach More Homes.… Continue reading Channel 5 Gets Bonus Viewers
