The perceived quality of radio in the UK is increasing while the quality of television is decreasing according to the Henley Centre’s Media Futures Study 1993. 41% of those questioned felt that the overall quality of television programmes over the past year has worsened. In comparison only 5% felt that the quality of radio has… Continue reading HENLEY STUDY FAVOURS RADIO
Virgin 1215 has announced its first RAJAR figures this afternoon – a weekly reach of 7.2% (3,281,000 listeners). Virgin had predicted 8% reach.Average hours matches predictions at six, and the profile is 57% male, 43% female, 64% in the 25-44 age group.The data for Virgin only covers seven of the thirteen weeks surveyed in the… Continue reading Virgin Announces 7% Reach.
The Times today cut its price by 15p to 30p, but the offer is only available to readers in Kent, beyond the M25.This trial price reduction is likely to be reviewed in September; if it is successful it may be either continued or extended. It will test whether price is actually a significant factor in… Continue reading Times Cuts Price
Lord McGregor of Durris will continue as independent Chairman of the Press Complaints Commission to 31st December 1994. Lord McGregor has been Chairman since January 1991. Lord Irvine Of Lairg, Q.C, will join the Appointments Commission, which is responsible for appointing members of the Press Complaints Commission. Angela Palmer is to become editor of the… Continue reading Appointments
Following legal advice that ITV is actually within its rights to move the News At Ten, senior ITV executives want the powers and responsibilities of the ITC to be tested in court.A judicial review in the High Court seems to be the only way to decide if the ITC has the power to control the… Continue reading News At Ten Latest
The perceived quality of radio in the UK is increasing while the quality of television is decreasing according to the Henley Centre’s Media Futures Study 1993. 41% of those questioned felt that the overall quality of television programmes over the past year has worsened. In comparison only 5% felt that the quality of radio has… Continue reading HENLEY STUDY FAVOURS RADIO
Lord McGregor of Durris will continue as independent Chairman of the Press Complaints Commission to 31st December 1994. Lord McGregor has been Chairman since January 1991. Lord Irvine Of Lairg, Q.C, will join the Appointments Commission, which is responsible for appointing members of the Press Complaints Commission. Angela Palmer is to become editor of the… Continue reading Appointments
The latest RAJAR to be released tommorrow will comprise of 2 reporting periods. The main body of the data is for the period March 22 1993 to June 20 1993. A separate reporting period was allocated to Virgin Radio, which launched on April 30. Data for this station covers the period May 3 to June… Continue reading RAJAR 2nd Quarter 1993
The Financial Times is to support the bid by London Business Radio for a commercial AM station in London. The FT will supply news to the consortium.
The Financial Times is to support the bid by London Business Radio for a commercial AM station in London. The FT will supply news to the consortium.
