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CanWest Global Communications, a Canadian broadcasting group has said it will bid for the Channel 5 licence. It has a new investor in its consortium but no details will be available until the deadline for bids, May 2.

Eurosport, the pan-European satellite channel is claiming ad revenues for 1994 were up 50% on 1993; its projected increase for 1995 is 35% higher than 1994. Within five years, Eurosport predict, the pan-European market will have reached its full capabilities, and their business will be worth 1 billion French francs by then.Eurosport: 0171 580 4324

MTV-Europe has signed an agreement with Ray-Ban to run its new ad campaign on MTV. The campaign, which comprises 100 spots will reach 31 million young people throughout Europe, claim MTV. Running from April 22, the campaign is Ray-Ban’s first venture onto MTV.

The Jul-Dec ABCs show the majority of women’s monthlies recording increases in their circulations year on year. The highest increase came from OK!, up 41.47%, or 50,471 copies. OK also recorded one of the highest increases in market share, up from 2.2% last year to 3% this year.Sainsbury’s Magazine recorded the next highest increase in… Continue reading Women’s Monthlies – ABC Round-Up

Only one application has been received for the local cable franchise for Totton and Hythe.The applicant is Videotron Southampton and Eastleigh Ltd, which operates the neighbouring franchise and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Videotron Holdings PLC. The application proposes to offer the service by the end of 1998 to 25,199 homes. The cash bid… Continue reading Cable Application For Totton And Hythe

Quarter 1 1995 Rajar figures, which are released 1st May (5.00pm), will include data for Heart 100.7FM, Kiss 102 and Scot FM – usually data for this period only includes national and London stations.Additionally special arrangements have been made so that Talk Radio UK launched during the Quarter 1 survey period (2/1/95-26/3/95) will, in addition… Continue reading Additions To Quarter 1 Rajar Data

Carolyn McCawl has been promoted to advertising director of Guardian Newspapers following the promotion of Caroline Marland to managing director in January.

All male interest titles recorded an increase in circulation year on year apart from Arena and Face. Sky remains the market leader, with a circulation of 155,133, and a market share of 23.6%. Next behind Sky is GQ, with a market share of 19.2%, increasing share year on year by an impressive 2.8% points. Esquire… Continue reading Men’s Interest – ABC Round-Up

LTA which sells advertising space on London Underground and buses is changing its name to Transport Displays Incorporated (TDI), after the US company which took controling interest in LTA last year. Since TDI took an interest in the company, LTA has expanded its London base to now hold an estimated 34% share of UK public… Continue reading LTA Changes Name

The Independent Television Commission today published its annual review of the performance of TV franchise holders for the year 1994. The report covers 18 licensees: the 15 regional ITV companies, Channel 4, GMTV, and Teletext.It is the second annual review, reporting on the second full year of the current 10 year licenses. In a marked… Continue reading ITC Licensee Performance Reviews For 1994