Sports Digest, the magazine from Sports Digest Ltd which launched on 16 Sept has released sales figures of 31,000 for the first seven days after the title reached the news stands. Second issue print run increases from 82,000 to 85,000. Sports Digest has applied to ABC and the first official figure should be released in… Continue reading First Issue Sales Reports
A merger deal worth $33bn was settled yesterday in America between the telephone company Bell Atlantic and the country’s largest cable operator Tele- Communications (TCI). It is the biggest merger in US history and if approved by the government it will create a massive media giant.The impact on the UK is significant since TCI owns… Continue reading Bell Merger Creates Media Giant
News Corporation’s shares reached a five-year high on the overnight market in Sydney as investors anticipated this might be the next target of Bell Atlantic, after its merger with Tele- communications Inc in America. (Newsline today).WOGAN BACK ON TVTerry Wogan is likely to return to BBC Television as the host of a new game show,… Continue reading Will News Corp Be Bell’s Next Target ?
Aspen Communications has taken over Boardroom Magazine, the monthly hand- delivered magazine for homes and businesses in London, and is planning a relaunch.Timothy Benn Publishing, publishers of Nurseryman & Garden Centre, has acquired the copyright and goodwill of Garden Centre Manager from Tempus House of Publishers. The magazine will continue to be published as a… Continue reading Acquisitions
Emap’s latest addition to the music market, Mojo, launches this week with a modest print run of 65,000. The magazine is predominantly aimed ABC1 25-44 year olds, although editor Paul Du Noyer, in his foreword says “It’s a magazine for anyone who loves rock ‘n’ roll.”The first issue comprises 132 pages of which 20% is… Continue reading Mojo First Issue Review
The satellite hard-core pornography channel, Red Hot Television, which has resumed transmission in Britain, is being investigated by Scotland Yard’s obscene publications squad. It had been banned from operating in Britain in May but the Government is unable to prevent it being beamed here from Sweden. The squad are looking for evidence of the channel… Continue reading Red Hot Television Investigated
Aspen Communications has taken over Boardroom Magazine, the monthly hand- delivered magazine for homes and businesses in London, and is planning a relaunch.Timothy Benn Publishing, publishers of Nurseryman & Garden Centre, has acquired the copyright and goodwill of Garden Centre Manager from Tempus House of Publishers. The magazine will continue to be published as a… Continue reading Acquisitions
News Corporation’s shares reached a five-year high on the overnight market in Sydney as investors anticipated this might be the next target of Bell Atlantic, after its merger with Tele- communications Inc in America. (Newsline today).WOGAN BACK ON TVTerry Wogan is likely to return to BBC Television as the host of a new game show,… Continue reading Will News Corp Be Bell’s Next Target ?
Overnight ratings for last night’s England v Holland game give ITV a 60% plus share of the adult audience for each quarter hour from 20.30 onwards, dipping below 60% only at 2100 (half- time and start of BBC News, and peaking at 67.4% at 21.45.Men ratings peak at 39 during the second half of the… Continue reading Soccer Overnights
Today the new home crafts magazine is launched from GE Publishing, with an initial print run of 150,000.The glossy monthly is aimed at 25-44 year old ABC1 women, and is full of hints and tips on decorating the home, as well as explaining various crafts.The editorial contains articles on auctions, a papier mache jewellery designer,… Continue reading Inspirations – First Issue Review
