TV-am is considering moving into the gambling market and is holding talks with Crockfords, the Mayfair casino company, about a possible take-over deal. TV-am shareholders had been expecting that the company would be wound up but a proposal regarding the acquisition has now been put to them.
Inflation remained unchanged at 1.3% in May. The Retail Price Index for last month was 149.1, taking 1985 as the base rate. This is an increase of 1.3% on May 1992 and an increase of 0.4% on April 1993.
Inflation remained unchanged at 1.3% in May. The Retail Price Index for last month was 149.1, taking 1985 as the base rate. This is an increase of 1.3% on May 1992 and an increase of 0.4% on April 1993.
The Milk Marketing Board, joint sponsor of the Milk Race 1958 to 1992 and sole sponsor in 1993 has announced it will not be renewing the deal worth an estimated £750,000. Kronenberg 1664 is to sponsor Channel 4’s coverage of the Tour de France Coverage will include all 23 daily broadcasts and 60 trailers. P&O… Continue reading Sponsorship News
Hamerville Magazines is moving into the women’s magazine market with the launch of Chic on October 21. It will be a bi-monthly lifestyle title aimed at the 40-55 age group and will have an initial print run of 200,000.This is the second launch to target the older woman. TMP Communications plans to launch Encore in… Continue reading Chic Launch
Independent Local Radio group GWR has announced profits for the six month period to March up 17.9% to £4.08m, an increase of £316,000. The improvement was aided by the fact the local sales revenue increased by 19% over the period – which countered the 6% fall in national revenue.The group which owns a 17% stake… Continue reading GWR Profits
‘Fore!’ – the latest addition to the EMAP Pursuit golfing stable will launch on 1st July with an initial print run of 210,000.Aimed at 90% of regular golfers who do not currently buy golfing magazines, and a younger target audience than that enjoyed by its stablemate ‘Today’s Golfer’, the company deny that it will affect… Continue reading Fore! – New Golf Magazine
Hamerville Magazines is moving into the women’s magazine market with the launch of Chic on October 21. It will be a bi-monthly lifestyle title aimed at the 40-55 age group and will have an initial print run of 200,000.This is the second launch to target the older woman. TMP Communications plans to launch Encore in… Continue reading Chic Launch
‘Fore!’ – the latest addition to the EMAP Pursuit golfing stable will launch on 1st July with an initial print run of 210,000.Aimed at 90% of regular golfers who do not currently buy golfing magazines, and a younger target audience than that enjoyed by its stablemate ‘Today’s Golfer’, the company deny that it will affect… Continue reading Fore! – New Golf Magazine
Alan Bryson, ex joint MD of TVMM, has been appointed Field Sales Director of the Family Channel – due to launch on September 1st 1993.The Family Channel, owned by US company International Family Entertainment, will transmit between 9-10 hours per day of ‘positive entertainment’ – both US and soon to be commissioned UK offerings. The… Continue reading Appointment At Family Channel
