This Saturday (4 Sep) the Guardian launched its new Saturday listings and entertainment section for London, The Guide.The supplement is, as has been heavily advertised, pocket sized. The 84 pages are divided into three sections; a preview section, an arts and entertainments section, and a TV and radio section.The preview section includes one feature on… Continue reading Review Of Guardian Guide
The Radio Authority has today announced which bidders have been awarded the eight ILR licences for Greater London.LBC, which has broadcast since October 1973, has lost its franchise on both AM and FM, to London News Radio. The new licence comes into effect on 8 October 1994. The chairman of London News Radio is Peter… Continue reading LBC LOSES FRANCHISE
The Sunday Express is to launch a new supplement on September 19, stealing the thunder of the Mail on Sunday’s supplement out on October 10.The new section will be in addition to the existing magazine and second inserted section which carries theatre and book reviews. The new section will carry editorial on food, motoring, fashion,… Continue reading Sunday Express Supplement
GMTV plans to ask the Independent Television Commission to change the conditions surrounding the licence it was awarded two years ago.Peter McHugh, director of programmes, said yesterday that he wants to be able to broadcast less material for children and devote more time to tabloid-style news and features.Under ITC rules GMTV has to provide 4… Continue reading GMTV To Appeal To ITC
Penguin has teamed up with Classic FM in an unusual project to promote the Penguin Classics list.Launching on 13 September for 13 weeks, Classic FM’s Book Browse will read excerpts from some of the titles from the Penguin Classics list. The package also includes 21 promotional trails per week, and is worth £75,000.Classic FM 071… Continue reading PENGUIN TEAMS UP WITH CLASSIC FM
The Radio Authority has today announced which bidders have been awarded the eight ILR licences for Greater London.LBC, which has broadcast since October 1973, has lost its franchise on both AM and FM, to London News Radio. The new licence comes into effect on 8 October 1994. The chairman of London News Radio is Peter… Continue reading LBC LOSES FRANCHISE
Pearson today announced interim pre-tax profits of £54.6m, an increase of 57% on the same period last year.The company, which has a 17.5% stake in BSkyB, has cut its workforce by 3000 since 1990. Results were also boosted by a strong contribution from Lazards Brothers bank, where Pearson has a 50% holding. The newspaper section… Continue reading Pearson Profits Increase
The Sunday Express is to launch a new supplement on September 19, stealing the thunder of the Mail on Sunday’s supplement out on October 10.The new section will be in addition to the existing magazine and second inserted section which carries theatre and book reviews. The new section will carry editorial on food, motoring, fashion,… Continue reading Sunday Express Supplement
GMTV plans to ask the Independent Television Commission to change the conditions surrounding the licence it was awarded two years ago.Peter McHugh, director of programmes, said yesterday that he wants to be able to broadcast less material for children and devote more time to tabloid-style news and features.Under ITC rules GMTV has to provide 4… Continue reading GMTV To Appeal To ITC
