The IPA have issued a response to the ITC’s discussion document on Digital TV. Digital TV opens up opportunities for new broadcasting frequencies which are welcomed by the IPA. However, the IPA stresses that it does not want to see a debate on the complex technical digital issues stand in the way of a speedy… Continue reading IPA Respond To ITC On Digital TV & C5
A new children’s comic entitled Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons launches on October 23 with a print run of 122,000. It will feature the original comic strips which first appeared in 1967, in the TV 21 comic, together with features on the TV series.Captain Scarlet will be published by Fleetway whose existing titles include Buster,… Continue reading Fleetway Launches Captain Scarlet
The Times’ September circulation figure has been re-issued by ABC after an error was found in the original figure. The newspapers’ revised circulation for September is 442,106 an increase of 24.78% month on month.The amended figure is 2,000 more than the figure first issued on Friday.
QVC Network yesterday increased the strength of its takeover bid for Paramount by securing $1bn worth of equity investment from Cox Enterprises and Advance Publications. QVC’s current bid stands at $9.6bn.
Qualities The Times has proved that price does matter for the quality newspapers with its September ABC figure up by a massive 24% (86,000). When News International announced the price cut, from 45p to 30p, The Times’ rivals were quick to suggest that price does not matter for the qualities. However, September’s circulation figures would… Continue reading NATIONAL PRESS ROUND-UP – SEPTEMBER
BBC World Service TV has issued a writ against News Corporation following disagreements over the expansion of global TV news. The writ follows a threat from Mr Murdoch’s lawyers that StarTV would terminate its 10 year contract with the BBC, if the BBC went ahead with its planned launch of an Arabic language TV news… Continue reading BBC Serves Writ On Murdoch
Two more national newspapers launched new sections on Saturday. The Times introduced Vision, increasing its number of sections on a Saturday to 5, and the Daily Mail launched Weekend.Both are tabloid size and contain 7-day television and radio listings but the similarities stop there. Vision comprises 32 pages of mainly mono newsprint, colour is used… Continue reading Vision & Weekend First Issue Reviews
Concord has reduced its forecast for outdoor rates growth in the final quarter of 1993 to 4.25%. 3 months ago a growth of 8.3% was predicted for this period. Concord has revised its estimate because of the lack of alcoholic drinks advertisers booking pre-Christmas campaigns.Rates in the 3rd quarter were better than expected with a… Continue reading Concord Poster Rates Forecast – Qtr 4
Concord has reduced its forecast for outdoor rates growth in the final quarter of 1993 to 4.25%. 3 months ago a growth of 8.3% was predicted for this period. Concord has revised its estimate because of the lack of alcoholic drinks advertisers booking pre-Christmas campaigns.Rates in the 3rd quarter were better than expected with a… Continue reading Concord Poster Rates Forecast – Qtr 4
Qualities The Times has proved that price does matter for the quality newspapers with its September ABC figure up by a massive 24% (86,000). When News International announced the price cut, from 45p to 30p, The Times’ rivals were quick to suggest that price does not matter for the qualities. However, September’s circulation figures would… Continue reading NATIONAL PRESS ROUND-UP – SEPTEMBER
