In the chancellor’s budget speech this afternoon, he announced that there was to be no VAT on published material.He stressed that no amount of lobbying would have affected his decision either way, thus pointing out that in his decision not to introduce VAT on publishing he was not bowing to public opinion and pressure.
The question of tobacco advertising has been put directly to the people for the first time. On Sunday 28 November Switzerland held a national referendum on whether to ban tobacco and alcohol advertising; 75% of voters rejected the proposal.Of those countries where a ban already exists on tobacco advertising, France, Portugal and Italy, France is… Continue reading Europeans In Favour Of Tobacco Ads
Nike, the sports manufacturer, and one of MTV’s largest and most long-standing advertisers, will be sponsoring MTV’s B-Ball Weekend, to be broadcast on 4 and 5 December.As well as this special event, Nike also sponsor MTV Sports and Music Non Stop.
ITV has released details of its Christmas schedule. The highlights include two specials from Phillip Schofield, in his first programmes for ITV; Christmas Gold, with classic TV and film footage, and Six Little Angels, where he visits the Walton Sextuplets, ten years on.Christmas Day sees a special edition of Gladiators; other festive specials include Blind… Continue reading ITV Christmas Schedule
The Bristol Evening Post regional newspaper group has increased pre-tax profits by 17% to £3.1m in the interim period to September 30.Profits from newspapers and printing grew to £1.31m (£731,000), although circulations for the two main newspapers, Bristol Evening Post and the Western Daily Press remained depressed.The imminence of the Budget and the possible imposition… Continue reading Bristol Post Profits
“Whatever he does with his budget- we have the right place for yours”The chancellor stood up at 3.35pm. His priorities are to sustain recovery which is now underway, and to take no risks with inflation.He began by saying that it is now clear that the recovery started in the first half of 1992.GDP next year… Continue reading Presented In Association With The National Magazine Company
Nike, the sports manufacturer, and one of MTV’s largest and most long-standing advertisers, will be sponsoring MTV’s B-Ball Weekend, to be broadcast on 4 and 5 December.As well as this special event, Nike also sponsor MTV Sports and Music Non Stop.
Greenlight Publishing is to close its motoring magazine 4X4 in January. The specialist monthly has an estimated circulation of 20,000.IMPACT CLOSES MASTER FORCEImpact magazines has closed the computer games title Sega Master Force. The magazine was launched in June and survived for just 5 issues. Impact is also rumoured to be selling off its sister… Continue reading 4×4 To Close
In the chancellor’s budget speech this afternoon, he announced that there was to be no VAT on published material.He stressed that no amount of lobbying would have affected his decision either way, thus pointing out that in his decision not to introduce VAT on publishing he was not bowing to public opinion and pressure.
Carlton Communications Plc has moved to buy Central TV, with a bid worth £26 per share. This values Central at £758m and the bid has been recommended to Central’s share holders.The deal would create the biggest ITV firm in Britain. It is the first such bid following the Heritage Secretary’s announcement last week of the… Continue reading Carlton Bids For Central
