United Newspapers, owners of Express Newspapers, have this morning released results for the year to December 31. Pre-tax profits for the group were up by £0.28 million, to £138.023 million.Operating profit breakdown shows the regional papers and magazines reporting an increase in profits compared to last year; the national newspaper division however, reported a decrease.… Continue reading United Newspapers Profits Up Slightly
National Lottery scratch cards are now back on sale following the computer problems which followed their launch on Tuesday. Camelot were told by Oflot that they had to take out ads in today’s newspapers apologising and explaining to customers.
The European Commission yesterday tightened European broadcasting legislation to force television channels to broadcast more European programmes. The revised directive, which will be put to a council meeting early in April, would mean that European broadcasters, including privately-owned satellite channels, will have to ensure that at least 51% of their programmes are produced in the… Continue reading Tough New European Broadcasting Regulations
The latest Cinema and Video Industry Audience Research, CAVIAR 12, shows that 68% of the population aged 7 and over is now a cinemagoer, with 25% of all cinemagoers in the 25-34 age group. 61% of all cinemagoers are in the ABC1 social group, and split fairly evenly between the sexes; males 51% and women… Continue reading Caviar 12 Commentary
Philips is understood to be teaming up with Associated Newspapers and Virgin in a consortium to bid for the Channel 5 licence. Philips, a dutch-based company, will bring both technical expertise and a large volume of programming. PolyGram, a Philips subsidiary, recently bought the back catalogue of distributor ITC, which includes vintage shows such as… Continue reading Philips In C5 Bid
Newspaper group Trinity International has published results for the year ending December 31. The Group, which owns titles in both the UK and North America recorded pre-tax profits of £22.877 million, an increase of 15% on last year’s £19.854 million. Its publishing and printing operations in the UK increased turnover to £109.2m. Trinity’s share price… Continue reading Trinity Profits Up 15.2%
Abbott Mead Vickers.BBDO has announced a healthy set of results for the year ending December 31. Pre-tax profits were up by 73% from £4.746 million last year to £8.217 million this year. Abbott Mead’s share price rose by 2p this morning to 339p.
Channel 4 is claiming a successful February in terms of 16-34 year old viewers in particular boosted by The Real Holiday Show and Hearts and Minds.Barb figures show that 16-34s in satellite homes are viewing more Channel 4, with year on year viewing growing at over twice the rate of terrestrial only homes. February’s share… Continue reading Channel 4 Claiming 16-34 Success
The Daily Telegraph has announced it is to sponsor next year’s International Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
Total TV viewing for the week ending 12/3/95 is up by 1.5% on the same week last year, but down 3.9% on last week’s viewing figures. The combined viewing figures for ITV/C4 were down 1% on last year’s figures and ITV on its own is down by 3.1%.The top non-soap opera programme on ITV is… Continue reading TV Summary Report
