The first RAJAR results released on Friday have received mixed reactions from the industry. There is no doubt that the results vary markedly from those produced by JICRAR with many ILR stations recording much lower figures.Brian West, director of the AIRC has released a statement acknowledging the discrepancies; “With all new systems …. there is… Continue reading Rajar Results – Industry Reactions
The first RAJAR results released on Friday have received mixed reactions from the industry. There is no doubt that the results vary markedly from those produced by JICRAR with many ILR stations recording much lower figures.Brian West, director of the AIRC has released a statement acknowledging the discrepancies; “With all new systems …. there is… Continue reading Rajar Results – Industry Reactions
Sacked Daily Mirror editor Richard Stott is to become editor of News International’s Today. The post became vacant last week when Today’s current editor Martin Dunn accepted a job at the Boston Herald (Newsline 27/1).Stott was ousted from the Daily Mirror last November following the appointment of David Montgomery as chief executive. Ironically Montgomery once… Continue reading Stott To Become Editor Of Today
Carlton’s £45m bid for Independent Television News, has hit trouble. There is now mounting speculation that The Office of Fair Trading, which has been probing the deal for three months is to refer it to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.The grounds for the enquiry are that Carlton and LWT own the main domestic rival to… Continue reading Carlton Hits Trouble For ITN Bid
Reports in the weekend papers that the Labour peer Lord Hollick is planning to buy a large shareholding in Mirror Group Newspapers have been denied.The reports were fuelled by the recent upturn in the MGN share price. On Friday shares closed at 112p just 13p short of the group flotation price in May 1991. When… Continue reading Hollick’s Mirror Bid Denied
According to an ITC survey of broadband cable homes, cable and satellite channels have re-gained audience share previously lost to ITV, with share of viewing increasing from 35.3% in October 1991 to 38.6% in October 1992. During the same period ITV’s share fell 3.4% points to 30.5%.The most popular cable and satellite channel in 1992… Continue reading ITC Cable Audience Research
It has now been confirmed that Chelverton Investments has taken over LBC, following the announcement yesterday that owner, Crown Communications has gone into liquidation (Newsline 28/1).Chelverton is headed by Sir Leslie Porter, former chief of Tescos and his son John Porter, as well as partner Matthew Cartisser. The deal has been valued at £14m with… Continue reading Chelverton To Take Over LBC
The first RAJAR results released today show Independent Local Radio to take a 31.2% share of total radio listening with a weekly reach of 44%. The first national independent radio station Classic FM has fared well with a weekly reach of 9%, this compares with Radio 3’s reach of 5%.The survey was conducted between September… Continue reading Rajar Results
The Incorporated Society of British Advertisers (ISBA) is holding the 20th World Industrial Advertising Congress this year on 23rd/24th March, with the emphasis being placed on techniques and activities which will benefit companies presently promoting to retain their market share.The conference is aimed at those responsible for advertising and communication in industrial and business –… Continue reading World Industrial Advertising Congress
It has now been confirmed that Chelverton Investments has taken over LBC, following the announcement yesterday that owner, Crown Communications has gone into liquidation (Newsline 28/1).Chelverton is headed by Sir Leslie Porter, former chief of Tescos and his son John Porter, as well as partner Matthew Cartisser. The deal has been valued at £14m with… Continue reading Chelverton To Take Over LBC
