According to a recent report by stockbrokers, Panmure Gordon, regional press will be on an upward spiral as soon as the economy shows signs of recovery. The report states that publishers should be looking towards regional press as an investment, showing classic recovery and reaping a high percentage of revenue from advertising. Eric de Bellaigue,… Continue reading Good Outlook For Regional Press
It was revealed yesterday that the Prince and Princess of Wales used rival national newspapers to promote their marriage rift, while the press was being criticised for pressurising the couple and exploiting their situation. In a letter dated December 11, chairman of the Press Complaints Commission Lord McGregor wrote to Sir David Calcutt QC, pointing… Continue reading Further Twist To Press Laws
Sir David Calcutt QC finally presented his long awaited report to ministers on Friday, investigating press self-regulation and outlining codes of practice for newspapers to follow.The report was met with much opposition from editors who claim that its stringent recommendations, which include fines on papers breaking the code of conduct, will lead to blatant censorship.… Continue reading Calcutt Presents Report To Ministers
Reed Regional Newspapers has withdrawn its titles as members of the Newspaper Society as predicted towards the end of last year (Newsline 21/9). Reed’s orginal argument was that it could not justify the society’s fees when the newspaper publisher could provide most of the services itself. RRN fees amounted to over £130,000 per year.RRN: 081… Continue reading RRN Leaves Newspaper Society
John Birt, director general of the BBC has just revealed to staff the structural and personnel changes that are to be made within the Corporation, along with policy initiatives to strengthen programming and increase openness and accountability.Structural changes include: the separation of programme production from commissioning and scheduling in TV and radio. the setting up… Continue reading 1pm: Birt Announces Changes At BBC
Classic Bike Guide , the bi-monthly bike title published by Myatt McFarlane, is increasing its frequency to monthly from the January issue, due out on the 28th. Extra features will also be added to the revamped magazine and new design elements are to be introduced.
Reed Regional Newspapers has withdrawn its titles as members of the Newspaper Society as predicted towards the end of last year (Newsline 21/9). Reed’s orginal argument was that it could not justify the society’s fees when the newspaper publisher could provide most of the services itself. RRN fees amounted to over £130,000 per year.RRN: 081… Continue reading RRN Leaves Newspaper Society
Sales and Marketing Director at Reed Regional Newspapers, Mike Costello, is leaving the company after 6 years to set up an independent sales and marketing consultancy for newspapers. Details of a replacement for Costello have yet to be finalised.
Chris Carey, once head of Radio Nova in Dublin, has bought Buzz FM, the Birmingham based station which has been suffering financially for the last few years. Buzz was helped by Radio Clyde two years ago when it started to go under but the money pumped into the station at the time was not enough… Continue reading Buzz Bought By Nova Chief
Chris Carey, once head of Radio Nova in Dublin, has bought Buzz FM, the Birmingham based station which has been suffering financially for the last few years. Buzz was helped by Radio Clyde two years ago when it started to go under but the money pumped into the station at the time was not enough… Continue reading Buzz Bought By Nova Chief
