Ian Hargreaves, who yesterday accepted the post of editor of the Independent, said that he intends to continue the paper’s tradition of political non-alignment and to keep it firmly at the top end of the market. He said, “The Independent is an important voice in the diversity of the British media. It is important that… Continue reading Independent Editor – Reaction
Magnus Linklater, editor of The Scotsman newspaper is standing down on July 31. No replacement has been announced.NEW INDEPENDENT EDITORIt has been announced this morning that Ian Hargreaves, deputy editor of the Financial Times has accepted the editorship of The Independent, replacing Andreas Whittam Smith. Hargreaves will take up the post on Monday 15 August.More… Continue reading Scotsman Editor Leaves
Bell Cablemedia, the UK’s third largest combined cable and telephone operator has raised £309m on the New York Stock Exchange. Bell Cablemedia is the largest UK cable company yet to have floated; it groups together Bell Canada International, Cable and Wireless, of which Mercury is a part, and Jones Intercable. Bell has outright ownership of… Continue reading UK Cable Flotation In New York
London Transport has confirmed that the LDI Consortium, led by the American Transportation Displays Incorporated, and Hambro Group Investments, is their preferred bidder.The bid now has to be assessed, and the final decision is expected before the end of August. Although the management/employee buyout is the other short-listed bidder, it is now unlikely to be… Continue reading Transportation Displays Inc. To Buy LTA
Independent Radio News, the main supplier of news to Commercial Radio in the UK has acquired five new contracts; IRN will be the supplier to the three new regional ILR stations, Century Radio in the North East, Scot FM in Scotland and JFM 100.4 in the North West. IRN now has the news contract for… Continue reading IRN To Supply Three New Stations
The ITC has published its response to the Consultative Document on the Future Management of the Radio Spectrum issued by the Radiocommunications Agency in March. (Newsline 23/3/94). This document asked for comments on two options; administrative pricing or selective auctions.The ITC argues that, in relation to terrestrial television, it will continue to be broadcasting policy… Continue reading ITC Response To Radio Spectrum Consultation
Media Week’s editor, Phoebe Corke, is to leave the magazine. A replacement has yet to be announced.
The Manchester Evening News is to close its weekly colour magazine next month. The magazine, which launched last September, has failed to attract national display advertising.
A study carried out on behalf of Channel 4 and its specialist agency, Wood Lynds, reveals that general awareness levels of programme sponsorship among consumers are increasing.The survey researched attitudes of consumers, clients and agencies. The objectives of the research were to investigate attitudes to sponsorship, awareness levels, advantages and disadvantages and benefits, as well… Continue reading Sponsorship Awareness Increasing – Study
