Associated Newspapers is to launch a supplement for the Evening Standard in October, at the same time as their launch of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday supplements. (Newsline 26/7)The Evening Standard’s supplement will be published on Friday and will include the week’s television listings.The three new supplements will cost about £20m in the… Continue reading Evening Standard Supplement
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 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
Allied Radio, owners of the County Sound Network of radio stations (Delta, Premier Radio and First Gold Radio) as well as Radio Mercury, has announced a pre-tax loss of £1.17m (£585,000) for the first six months to March 31.Turnover was £2.25m of which £745,000 related to discontinued activities. Operating loss for continued activities increased to… Continue reading Allied Radio Profits
The Government today publishes a green paper on infringement of privacy which would give individuals the right to sue anyone for damages who causes them distress by invading their privacy. The right would be enforceable against anyone, not just the media.Ministers are anxious to curb the tabloid newspapers, as well as wishing to bring Britain… Continue reading New Right To Privacy Paper
LWT has announced profits of £16.5m for the six months to June 30 – up 20.5% on the same period last year. The company claimed that with profit margins up 7% to 26.6% LWT has one of the highest margins in the industry – operating profits rose by 39% to £32.3m.Due largely to the loss… Continue reading LWT Profits Announced
The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising is hoping to appoint a new director to promote the value of advertising to the business community, business schools and universities. He will also need to generate the sufficient resources needed to follow through initiatives, as well as giving effect to the plans of the committee.Nick Phillips, Director General,… Continue reading IPA Seeks New Executive
Allied Radio, owners of the County Sound Network of radio stations (Delta, Premier Radio and First Gold Radio) as well as Radio Mercury, has announced a pre-tax loss of £1.17m (£585,000) for the first six months to March 31.Turnover was £2.25m of which £745,000 related to discontinued activities. Operating loss for continued activities increased to… Continue reading Allied Radio Profits
The Guardian is to launch a new listings and entertainment guide in the autumn. It will be a full A5 colour version of its current Saturday insert.It will continue to be free with the newspaper, and will incorporate 7 day TV listings as well as more detailed information about arts and entertainment, with glossy, pre-print… Continue reading Guardian To Launch New Guide
The Government today publishes a green paper on infringement of privacy which would give individuals the right to sue anyone for damages who causes them distress by invading their privacy. The right would be enforceable against anyone, not just the media.Ministers are anxious to curb the tabloid newspapers, as well as wishing to bring Britain… Continue reading New Right To Privacy Paper
