According to a survey carried out by communication analysts, CIT Research, UK companies are at the forefront of the media industry’s push for recovery from the recession, although this has little to do with an improved economic climate.Comparing the financial performance of 150 media companies across Europe CIT found that most UK groups have by… Continue reading UK Lead Way To Media Industry Recovery
QualitiesThe latest 6-monthly ABCs for the quality newspapers show the Sunday Times recording the highest circulation increase. Its figure of 1,218,440 for December to May’93 was up 3.8% year-on- year.The Independent on Sunday’s monthly ABCs have shown a decline over recent months since reaching a peak of 401,000 in February. This indicates the newspaper’s circulation… Continue reading National Press Round-Up – May
Food and drink title Gourmet Reserve finally launches today after 3 previous launch dates were postponed. The first issue of the magazine was originally due to appear in April.Gourmet Reserve: 0582 484991
Sainsburys Magazine is claiming sales of 334,896 for its launch issue, way above its sales target of 250,000. The monthly store magazine launched in May with a print run of 400,000.Sainsburys Magazine: 071 633 0266
According to BARB viewing figures the ITV coverage of the British Lions first match of their tour of New Zealand (22/5) achieved an audience profile amongst AB males of just over 25% which, when compared to the UK profile of AB males (19.9%) equates to the programme delivering 28% more AB men, proportionally, than the… Continue reading Rugby Coverage Delivers AB Males
The first of the BBC’s annual performance reviews, which takes place over the next 3 days, will examine every aspect of the corporation. Director general John Birt will present a formal assessment of the BBC’s programme output, efficiency, effectiveness and accountability. An annual report will be published at the end of July.FINANCE CHIEF REJOINS BBCThe… Continue reading BBC Governors Assess Performance
Food and drink title Gourmet Reserve finally launches today after 3 previous launch dates were postponed. The first issue of the magazine was originally due to appear in April.Gourmet Reserve: 0582 484991
Advertising expenditure in 1992 totalled £8.76bn, according to the latest AA statistics. At constant 1985 prices this represents a slight fall in real terms from £6bn in 1991 to £5.98bn. Display advertising expenditure faired best, with an increase in real terms of 0.4%, while classified expenditure fell by 3.4%. Television advertising’s market share increased from… Continue reading Adspend Falls Slightly In 1992
The European Commission has ruled that national broadcasters can continue to use their collective power when bidding for the rights to televise big sporting events. The EC has exempted the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), a grouping of 67 national broadcasters, from EC competition rules until 1998.The EC had been under pressure to open up the… Continue reading TV Sporting Bids Ruling
The European Commission has ruled that national broadcasters can continue to use their collective power when bidding for the rights to televise big sporting events. The EC has exempted the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), a grouping of 67 national broadcasters, from EC competition rules until 1998.The EC had been under pressure to open up the… Continue reading TV Sporting Bids Ruling
