New rules governing cross-media ownership, which are being considered by the Government as part of the forthcoming Communications Bill, could set an upper ownership limit of five “prime media assets” on UK companies.According to a report in today’s Times, proposals put forward by Scottish Media Group, which include the compilation of a list of some… Continue reading Communications Bill Could Limit Prime Media Assets
BMPtvi, the interactive TV agency owned by BMP DDB, is transferring its focus from creative to media planning and buying on interactive platforms and is relaunching as OMDtvi.The agency, which is shifting over to BMP’s main media agency OMD, will focus on developing interactive TV campaigns with existing clients such as Rimmel and will continue… Continue reading BMPtvi Relaunches With Interactive Focus
Contract publisher Citrus has announced plans to merge its business with John Brown Publishing.A spokesman for Citrus, which publishes Vivid magazine for Wella and the consumer magazine for Granada Men and Motors, today confirmed that a deal was taking place.Citrus, which is the sixth largest contract publisher in the UK, has been hit recently by… Continue reading Citrus Set To Merge With John Brown
Emap has announced that Elle Girl launch editor Sarah Bailey is to take over the role of editor at Elle with immediate effect, heading off for her first round of Paris fashion shows this weekend.Barry McIlheney, chief executive of Emap Elan said: “She is a proven editor and has shown her talent as editor on… Continue reading Elle Girl Bailey Named As New Elle Editor
FT.com has reported record traffic figures for January 2002, making it the world’s largest audited business website.According to its latest ABCe audit, the online presence of the Financial Times registered over 55 million page impressions and 2.7 million unique users during January 2002.The site’s number of unique users leapt 13% on the November 2001 figures… Continue reading FT.com Announces Record Traffic Figures
One of the yesterday’s strongest media performances came from Maiden, which announced on Wednesday that it is relaunching its 96-sheet billboards in London (see Maiden Relaunches London 96-Sheet Billboards). The outdoor company saw shares rise 9.82% yesterday to close at £3.07˝p, an increase of 27˝p on the day before.BSkyB lifted 14p yesterday to finish at… Continue reading Sharewatch
IPC Ignite is relaunching its club culture magazine Muzik in an attempt to attract a more serious dance music following.The title, which saw circulation fall 7.3% year on year to 40,550, will relaunch on 13 March with a new logo, new typography and clearer signposting of sections. The magazine will increase in length and will… Continue reading IPC Ignite Plays A New Tune With Muzik
Channel 4 has unveiled its spring and summer 2002 programming schedule heralding the return of Big Brother and the launch of a documentary about the gay sex lives of animals.Announcing the launch, Channel 4’s director of programmes, Tim Gardam, said: “Proliferation of channels has reduced diversity in television and created a fear of taking risks.… Continue reading Channel 4 Unveils Summer Schedule
Andrew Horton has been appointed as IPC’s new content and licensing director. He moves from his current position as commercial director of IPCtx, although he retains his seat on the IPCtx board and will continue to be responsible for digital development at the group.Horton replaces Carole Lovesey who has been working with IPCtx managing director… Continue reading IPC Moves Horton To Content & Licensing Role
