Britain’s biggest ever bankrupt, Kevin Maxwell, is reported to have formed a television and media investment company, Telemonde Holdings.Maxwell was acquitted last September of fraud charges associated with the collapse of his late father’s business empire. He has now teamed-up with his brother Ian Maxwell and Anthony Kelly, former head of programme finance at British… Continue reading Maxwell Is Back
Tony Blair, leader of the Labour Party, yesterday met regional publishers and newspaper editors at a Newspaper Society lunch.In a move aimed at emphasising Labour’s view of the importance of the regional press, Mr Blair said: “We see communicating with the regional press as a very big part of the campaign indeed. We get a… Continue reading Blair Meets Regional Newspaper Publishers
Channel 5 is facing legal action from people whose equipment has been damaged by retuning engineers, according to press reports. Viewers are also claiming compensation for stress and time-wasting caused by engineers who have failed to keep appointments. Channel 5 was not available for comment.Channel 5: 0171 497 5225
Yorkshire Tyne Tees Television published its final results today for the year ending 31 December 1996.1996 was a good year for the company; YTTV’s turnover was £270.8 million and profits, before tax, were up 40% year-on-year to £30.2 million. Earnings per share rose at almost the same rate to 39.7p, a 38% increase on the… Continue reading Profits Soar For Yorkshire Tyne Tees
CIA Group is rumoured to be planning a reshuffle of its board. Chris Ingram, the group’s founder, is reported to be preparing to split his roles as chairman and chief executive. He is also expected to be about to announce the appointment of two new directors. Michael Mander, and Andrew Seth seem to be the… Continue reading CIA Shuffles The Pack
A Touch Of Frost finishes its magnificent run this week at the top of the chart once again, this time the final episode was watched by 18.15 million viewers. Now that Only Fools and Horses has been finally knocked on the head it seems fairly probable that David Jason will stretch himself to another series… Continue reading TV Weekly Viewing Summary W/E 02/03/97
The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Quarterly State of the Market report, published today, predicts that consumer spending growth for 1997 will be lower than last year in all three categories: durables, non-durables and services.The report claims that pre-election nerves are hitting consumer spending and slowing down the economy. The CIM does, however, believe that the… Continue reading Consumer Spending Set To Fall
Pepe Jeans UK Ltd has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority. The ASA ruled that an advert that the company placed in Loaded Magazine was irresponsible.The ad concerned featured a framed photograph of a middle-aged woman and stated: “Practice Safe Sex. Get A Virgin.”
IPC Magazines has appointed two new editors.Following a period as acting editor at 19, Lee Kynaston has been promoted to editor of the title. While Lesley Johnston, formerly deputy editor of Mizz, is now editing the magazine.Jeanette Baker the out-going editor of Mizz has left to pursue a freelance career.IPC: 0171 261 7520
The national press round-up will be available on Newsline later this week and a full web round-up will appear on Tuesday’s Newsline.Caviar data will also be available on Newsline this week.Mountain Bike Rider wheels out for the first time on Friday *IPC To Get Back On Its Bike, a full review of the magazine will… Continue reading The Week Ahead
