At last night’s MRG meeting speakers from BARB, Continental Research & Carat UK all spoke about satellite and cable universes – looking at how figures were currently arrived at, and what they thought the future held.Bill Meredith from BARB looked at each of the base methods used by the three companies producing estimates; BARB, Continental… Continue reading MRG Meeting – Satellite Universes
The Sunday Times has confirmed that it is relaunching its Style and Travel section as a tabloid from the April 18 edition, with editor Andrew Neil claiming that he is aiming the new version more towards the female market. The section will be made up of 32 pages and is hoping to put pressure on… Continue reading Further Changes At Sunday Times
Secretary for National Heritage, Peter Brooke made it clear yesterday to the committee examining the Freedom Of the Press Bill that he refuses to support the setting up of an independent press body to monitor press behaviour.
Former chairman of Craig Advertising which went into receivership a fort- night ago, Lawrence Craig, has set up his own consultancy, Coltas, having links with media independent Feather Brooksbank (Newsline 25/2). Craig Advertising is said to have left debts of more than £1m including £500,000 owed to Scottish newspapers.
Contrary to reports in today’s trade press Sky One and Sky News will not start a subscription charge at the beginning of October. A spokesperson at Sky revealed that they are discussing the possibility of a fee-charging service at some stage but a specific date is far from being agreed.
11% of the population over the age of 7 go to the cinema more than once a month, according to the latest CAVIAR research, the highest percentage since the survey began 10 years ago.62% of the population are now cinema-goers with the prime audience being the 15-24 age group. CAVIAR 10 shows 56% of cinema… Continue reading Caviar 10
11% of the population over the age of 7 go to the cinema more than once a month, according to the latest CAVIAR research, the highest percentage since the survey began 10 years ago.62% of the population are now cinema-goers with the prime audience being the 15-24 age group. CAVIAR 10 shows 56% of cinema… Continue reading Caviar 10
The Association of Independent Radio Companies announced last night that Pepsi is to take over as sponsor of the Network Chart Show, replacing Nescafe which signed its initial deal with the show 8 years ago. Pepsi’s contract will be worth more than £1m a year backing up the show with an extensive programme of special… Continue reading Pepsi To Sponsor Network Chart Show
Independent Radio’s gross advertising revenue increased last year according to the latest figures released by the AIRC. Figures are now available for the second and third quarters of 1992, although the final quarter is still outstanding. Revenue Year-on-Year % Change Apr-Jun £33.9m 4.60% Jul-Sep £33.1m 1.80% Since last October LBC has not supplied revenue figures,… Continue reading Radio Revenue 2nd & 3rd Quarters 1992
IPC’s Specialist Group is launching a monthly gardening magazine at the end of this month to cater for Britain’s growing number of enthusiastic gardeners.Your Garden is aimed at amateurs who want to improve their skills and knowledge and who need practical advice on garden maintenance. The full- colour magazine will be cover-dated May but will… Continue reading IPC To Launch Your Garden
