NewsEyeQ, the online business information service, has folded after only six months. The service, which was launched in May, was a joint venture between DataTimes Corporation and News International provided access to a database of some 6000 information sources from around the world *On-Line Business Service To Launch.The main reason for NewsEyeQ’s demise appears to… Continue reading NewsEyeQ Folds
The IPA has given its response the ITC code consultation paper on sponsorship. In its response the IPA welcomed the ITC’s endorsement of a number of its earlier recommendations, although it listed further points it believed should be covered in the new code.They include: That the ITC should be allowing individual broadcasters to exercise their… Continue reading IPA Gives Response To ITC On Sponsorship Paper
It is reported that UK cable companies are in the process of developing a standard digital set-top box for viewers wishing to receive digital television. With the aim of beating BSkyB to the launch of a digital service, the cable companies have already set up a working group headed by Derek Lewis the chairman of… Continue reading Cable Companies Set Up Rival Digital Service
ITV reveals details of its Christmas and New Year schedules tomorrow with details of Channel 4 and the BBC’s schedules expected later in the week. NRS data for October is released tomorrow, a story on Newsline detailing any significant changes will follow.The Budget will be covered extensively tomorrow on Newsline. Coverage begins around 3pm with… Continue reading The Week Ahead
The October complaints bulletin from the ITC reports that the Tango Blackcurrent ad, created by Howell Henry Chaldecott Lury & Partners, provoked 63 complaints from viewers who found it xenophobic and violent.In the ad a Tango spokesman offers to “take on” a French complainant who had criticised the new blackcurrent flavour drink. He dons a… Continue reading Tango Ad Draws Complaints
Carlton Communications pulled off a surprise coup at the weekend by outbidding United News & Media to buy Westcountry TV for around £85m.It was widely expected however that it would be United who would offer the most money, since a takeover of Westcountry would give it significant control of Southern England’s ITV licences *United Heads… Continue reading Carlton Beats United To Buy Westcountry
The ITC has said that it will be investigating United News & Media’s various interests in television and national and regional newspapers.The watchdog will carry out a public interest test to examine the “desirability” of promoting plurality in ownership in the broadcasting and newspaper industries; diversity of sources of information and opinions expressed to the… Continue reading ITC Investigates United’s Media Interests
Coronation Street has maintained its place at top of the ratings for the week ending 10/11/96, with Monday’s episode achieving 17.39 million viewers, helped along by the re-introduction of Tracey Barlow bringing fresh problems on her return to Weatherfield from London.As the soap war continues into the winter, Eastenders is hot on the tail of… Continue reading TV Viewing Summary We 10/11/96
Representatives from the PES, EBRS and EMS gave presentations concerning the present success and future development of their respective surveys at the MRG evening meeting held on Tuesday (19/11/96).Katherine Page, Director of RSL Media began by making clear the fact that the three surveys do have their own separate contexts and exist for different purposes,… Continue reading MRG Evening Meeting: International Media Surveys
Agency estimates for October show that total revenue for Channel 4 and ITV reached £224.16m, an increase of 10.4% on last year. ITV revenue increased by to £175.16m whilst Channel 4 pulled in £49m.Amongst ITV franchises the two London companies had the biggest increases in revenue share across the network: Carlton’s increased by 0.85% points… Continue reading TV Revenue – October
