The three largest UK cable operators, Telewest Communications plc, Bell Cablemedia plc (including Videotron Holdings plc) and NYNEX CableComms Group have selected NextLevel Broadband Networks Group, of General Instrument Corporation, as an initial supplier of digital equipment.The cable companies are discussing with General Instrument how the supply of transmission equipment and set-top boxes will provide… Continue reading Cable Industry Appoints Digital Supplier
Real Business magazine launched today. The title intends to offer a fresh approach to business publishing and aims to inform, guide and support small and medium-sized businesses intent on growth.The first issue includes a list of the top 100 fastest growing companies in Britain. There are also features on how a future Labour Government could… Continue reading Getting Down To Business
At the beginning of this year, the Radio Advertising Bureau introduced a selection of new training sessions tailored for specific customer groups to which it received a phenomenal number of applications.As a result, the number of courses taking place has been increased from the initial 2 to a fully subscribed 11.In addition, 4 courses are… Continue reading Demand Exceeds All Expectations
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
The newly merged company, Cable & Wireless Communications plc *Cable Companies Merge, has announced the composition of its board.Richard H. Brown, chief executive of Cable & Wireless plc and chairman of Cable & Wireless Communications plc will chair the Board. Graham Wallace, chief executive of Cable & Wireless Communications will be an executive director. The… Continue reading Cable And Wireless Announce Board
Future Publishing is planning to add a new title to the music magazine sector; The Band will be targeting at musicians who want to form a band, play live and record their own music. It aims to offer readers an in-depth analysis of the music business; offering advice on how to record masters right through… Continue reading The Band Of The Future
