Over a quarter of a million viewers now watch the UK’s first adult- entertainment channel, according to the Adult Channel’s first audience survey released today. From the study, results show that a large proportion of this audience is male, under 45, ABC1 and living in southern Britain. The service has been available on Astra 1B… Continue reading Adult Channel Gets Positive Viewing
Poster prices increased by 6.3% in 1992 compared to 1991, according to the latest Concord Outdoor Rates Forecast. For this year Concord is predicting that outdoor rates will rise by 3.8% over 1993, with the first quarter showing only a small rise. The second quarter will see a slight drop of 2.2% as last year’s… Continue reading Outdoor Rates Forecast 1st Qtr 1993
Prime Minister John Major has made it clear that he is rejecting Sir David Calcutt’s appeal for a Press Complaints Tribunal as suggested in his report. Mr Major’s stance was made known at a time when the disclosure of Princess Diana’s collusion with the press was being confirmed by ministers. The PM’s rejection of Sir… Continue reading Prime Minister Says ‘No’ To Control
Inspector Morse was broadcast last week minus a sponsor as the ITV series has yet to finalise a deal with Beamish Stout. The network believes that the figure named by Beamish was inadequate for one of its most popular shows.
Sky Sports has issued details of live Premier League matches for January/ February. All details are subject to alteration. January Sunday 17 Aston Villa v Middlesboro. Monday 18 QPR v Man. Utd Sunday 24 No Game Monday 25 FA Cup 4th Round Sunday 31 Arsenal v Liverpool February February Monday 1 No Game Sunday 7… Continue reading Bskyb Releases Premier League Details
Mark Cross is leaving his position as media director with Young & Rubicam to take up a similar role at Cogent. Cross has been with Y&R for six years having previously worked with D’Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles.
ITV is seeking a sponsor for its live boxing coverage, due to begin on January 30. Director of sponsorship at TSMS, David Prosser says; “With the outstanding results obtained for Sony with the Rugby World Cup and Sega with the European Football Championships, this provides an interested client with all the ingredients for an outstanding… Continue reading ITV Lines Up Boxing Game
Mark Cranmer, joint deputy managing director with Collett Dickenson Pearce, is joining Bartle Bogle Hegarty as media development director, concentrating on international media. Cranmer has been joint deputy MD with CDP since 1991.
Claire Emmett, Research Manager at CIA Billett, is leaving the company at the end of the week to travel around the world for a year. Her role at CIA will be managed by John Billett.
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
