The IPA has welcomed the launch of a new set of guideline principles for tobacco advertising within the European Community.The principles from the European Association of Advertising Agencies follow the British Code of Advertising Practice, and are being commended by the agency associations in Europe to their members.IPA TO PUBLISH PRESENTATION GUIDEThe IPA is to… Continue reading IPA Welcomes Euro Tobacco Guidelines
The Radio Authority has approved the finances of London News Radio, the consortium that has won the franchise from LBC.The Radio Authority had to be satisfied that one month after awarding the franchise the promised funding was in place. The authority has a written assurance from Guiness Mahon that the promised £4m is available.Bruce Fireman,… Continue reading LNR’s Finances Approved
The IPA has welcomed the launch of a new set of guideline principles for tobacco advertising within the European Community.The principles from the European Association of Advertising Agencies follow the British Code of Advertising Practice, and are being commended by the agency associations in Europe to their members.IPA TO PUBLISH PRESENTATION GUIDEThe IPA is to… Continue reading IPA Welcomes Euro Tobacco Guidelines
NBC has confirmed that it has bought a majority stake in Super Channel, the UK based satellite channel. The stake has been bought from the Marcucci family of Italy, who have controlled the channel for more than five years.Under the deal, which cost NBC about £40m, NBC will have a majority stake and managerial control;… Continue reading NBC Buys Super Channel
Scottish Television has announced pre- tax profits up 42% to £3.13m from £2.2m for the first half of 1993.This rise was due to an increase in programme sale and services. However shares were down 42p to 436p.MGN TO MOVE INTO TVMirror Group Newspapers is building a studio into its new building at Canary Wharf, meaning… Continue reading Scottish TV Profits Rise
The Radio Authority has approved the finances of London News Radio, the consortium that has won the franchise from LBC.The Radio Authority had to be satisfied that one month after awarding the franchise the promised funding was in place. The authority has a written assurance from Guiness Mahon that the promised £4m is available.Bruce Fireman,… Continue reading LNR’s Finances Approved
The Sunday Telegraph yesterday became the latest national paper to add a new section. The new sport section means that the Sunday Telegraph now has four sections; the main news section, the review section, the city and business and the sport. All four are broadsheet.The changes mean that the back page of the main section… Continue reading Sunday Telegraph Sport – Review
The Independent Television Commission has published revised networking arrangements under which the separate regional Channel 3 companies provide a national service.The changes have been introduced following recommendations from the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to satisfy the competition test in the Broadcasting Act 1990. The MMC, in its report April 1993, recommended some alterations. These have… Continue reading ITC Publishes C3 Networking Arrangement
ITV is not going to show the whole series of Brighton Belles, the British version of the Golden Girls. Ten episodes were filmed, but after showing only three, the decision has been made to show only three more.MediaTel was told that this is due to its slot in the schedule. The remaining 4 episodes will… Continue reading Brighton Belles Axed
Homes & Ideas, the IPC home interest title which launched on 9 September (Key 2 for review) is a total sell out, according to IPC.360,000 copies were launched on the 9th and by the 22nd September, 95% had been sold, 340,000 copies. The title has officially broken the supermarket Tesco’s records for the fastest selling… Continue reading Homes And Ideas Sell Out
