Agony Line, the monthly women’s problem magazine which launched on 23 September is to suspend publication after only the first issue.The publisher, WW Publishing, has not ruled out the possibility of relaunch- ing the title. The decision has been blamed on poor sales; (initial figures indicate that sales were only 25,000); and the A5 size… Continue reading Early End For Agony Line
The BBC is to collaborate with BT on its video on demand plans; trials are due to begin early next year in Essex, among 60 households.The system will enable subscribers to choose videos which could in turn be transmitted directly to the subscriber through means of the telephone lines.BBC Enterprises has agreed to supply the… Continue reading BBC Joins BT’s Video On Demand
Commercial radio advertising revenue grew by 13.2% year on year during the first quarter of 1993. Early reports show that revenue has been almost 20% up year on year during the second and third quarters of 1993, although there are no confirmed figures available as yet.Stations suggest that sponsorship revenue, which the Association of Independent… Continue reading COMMERCIAL RADIO REVENUE GROWTH
The BBC is to collaborate with BT on its video on demand plans; trials are due to begin early next year in Essex, among 60 households.The system will enable subscribers to choose videos which could in turn be transmitted directly to the subscriber through means of the telephone lines.BBC Enterprises has agreed to supply the… Continue reading BBC Joins BT’s Video On Demand
John Birt, speaking at the enquiry into the future of the BBC by the national heritage select committee, forecast that the BBC will retain its 30% share of the television audience into the next decade. Despite fierce competition from digital and satellite channels, and the introduction of interactive services, such as videos on demand, Birt… Continue reading BBC Will Retain Audience Share
Nielsen has today released results of its review of the leading grocery brands in Europe.The largest selling brand is Coca Cola, whose sales exceed the combined values of the number two and three brands; Ariel and Pampers.While some brands featured are strong in particular countries, most are truly pan-European. Research shows that any European shopping… Continue reading TOP EUROPEAN BRANDS
AIRC has told the Office of Fair Trading’s enquiry into the Consumer Credit Act 1974 that the regulations introduced in 1990 have affected radio unfairly as compared to other media.Compulsory warnings have to be spoken at the end of all radio ads for credit, probably halving Independent Radio’s income from this kind of advertising in… Continue reading AIRC Says Credit Rules Should Change
Commercial radio advertising revenue grew by 13.2% year on year during the first quarter of 1993. Early reports show that revenue has been almost 20% up year on year during the second and third quarters of 1993, although there are no confirmed figures available as yet.Stations suggest that sponsorship revenue, which the Association of Independent… Continue reading COMMERCIAL RADIO REVENUE GROWTH
AIRC has told the Office of Fair Trading’s enquiry into the Consumer Credit Act 1974 that the regulations introduced in 1990 have affected radio unfairly as compared to other media.Compulsory warnings have to be spoken at the end of all radio ads for credit, probably halving Independent Radio’s income from this kind of advertising in… Continue reading AIRC Says Credit Rules Should Change
Nielsen has today released results of its review of the leading grocery brands in Europe.The largest selling brand is Coca Cola, whose sales exceed the combined values of the number two and three brands; Ariel and Pampers.While some brands featured are strong in particular countries, most are truly pan-European. Research shows that any European shopping… Continue reading TOP EUROPEAN BRANDS
