The future of the BBC, major TV mergers and Channel 5 are among some of the key issues facing advertisers, according to Graham Robson, retiring President of the Incorporated Society of British Advertisers. Speaking at the AGM, at the end of his two year term as President, Graham Robson said, “Media issues during my Presidency… Continue reading Media – Key Issues Facing Advertisers
It is reported in Saturday’s Guardian that Andreas Whittam Smith has agreed to stand down as editor, and that four possible successors have already been interviewed. Andreas Whittam Smith declined to comment this morning on the report. Possible successors are Ian Jack, editor of the Independent on Sunday Ian Hargreaves, deputy editor of the FT… Continue reading Independent Editor To Stand Down
Simon Bullimore, UK Managing Director of Mars Confectionery has been elected President of the Incorporated Society of British Advertisers (ISBA). The two year post takes effect from tomorrow, when the Society holds its Annual General Meeting. For news from the ISBA AGM, see Newsline tomorrow afternoon.IPC APPOINTMENTNicola Rodger, Research Manager of London Transport Advertising is… Continue reading New President Of ISBA
Full details of ITV’s World Cup 2nd phase Matches are available in Minefield- coverage of the quarter finals matches is still being discussed between the BBC and ITV, dependent on which teams go through.It is very probable that should Ireland win tonight’s game against Holland, that ITV will cover their next phase, which would be… Continue reading World Cup Coverage Update
Emap has continued in its latest round of acquisitions, by buying two motoring magazines, Land Rover Owner International and International Off- Roader and 4×4, from LRO Publications for £2.25m. Emap National, the group’s motoring division, said the deal was part of its plans to expand in the sector.
American Express is to close Expression, its customer magazine. The bi-monthly title is published by Redwood Publishing. The closure reflects a change in global strategy by American Express, who now intend to use the monthly statements as a means of communicating with customers, therefore halving mailing costs. The last issue of Expression will be the… Continue reading Amex To Close Expression
Ivor Millman, currently research controller at Merlin, is leaving to join TSMS in August, in a similar role. Merlin, the TV Sales house, is shutting down at the end of July.
Haymarket Magazines has now confirmed details of its new football magazine, Four Four Two, which is launching in August. The glossy monthly will launch with an initial print run of 120,000, and a cover price of £2.10.The magazine will be a mix of profile and analysis of British football, aimed at ABC1 20-45 year old… Continue reading New Football Magazine – Details
The Daily Mail and General Trust has rejected a 242p a share offer for Chiltern Radio from CLT, the European media giant. DMGT, which owns 18.5% of Chiltern Radio, said CLT’s £16.9m bid undervalued the company, and so therefore has no intention of accepting the offer.DMGT is seeking to buy a further 9.99% of Chiltern… Continue reading Chiltern Radio Offer
The Office of Fair Trading announced yesterday that it is to undertake a preliminary inquiry into whether price cuts by the Times and the Daily Telegraph constitute “predatory pricing”. The enquiry is expected to last six weeks. There had been calls from MPs and the Independent newspaper for an investigation.The sale of £73m of Telegraph… Continue reading Price War Investigation As Telegraph Broker Resigns
