Future Publishing has signed a deal with Haymarket Publications to acquire the subscriber list and usage rights to Haymarket’s suspended title the net.Future plans to merge the title, which closed last month, with its own internet magazine .net.Publisher of .net, Dave Taylor, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming these new subscribers and more newsstand readers… Continue reading Future Acquires Rights To the net
Centaur Communications is to close New Media Creative as a stand-alone title in order to merge its content into New Media Age.Nigel Roby, New Media Age group publishing director said: “It is sad to have to lose New Media Creative as a stand-alone title. But if we can serve the creative community and those promoting… Continue reading Centaur Closes New Media Creative
Two front page claims fell foul of the ASA this week. One appeared on an edition of the Sunday Express and stated “Free outdoor concert tickets for every reader.” In fact, readers had to ring a premium rate number and enter a competition for a chance to get their hands on the tickets and a… Continue reading ASA Questions Cover Claims
ITV partners Carlton and Granada saw shares fall yesterday after Zenith Media downgraded its global forecasts on Friday, dealing a blow to the advertising industry (see Zenith Cuts Ad Forecasts Again). Carlton was down 3.02% to finish at £3.05, a loss of 9˝p on the previous day, while Granada saw stock drop 2.68% to close… Continue reading Sharewatch
ISBA has registered concern with the Office of Fair Trading following a recent ruling to clear Scottish Media Group’s (SMG) acquisition of a 29.5% stake in Scottish Radio Holdings (SRH) (see Scottish Media Group Makes Further SRH Acquisition). ISBA is concerned in particular that the stake gives SMG power of veto over SRH, and consequently… Continue reading ISBA Concerned By OFT SMG Ruling
Online sales house 24/7 Media Europe was wound up yesterday with the loss of 30 jobs. Reports suggest that chief operating officer Carl White was in talks with potential backers up until Sunday night, after the company’s US parent pulled funding a month ago. When these talks fell through, immediate closure was the only option,… Continue reading 24/7 Media Closes Doors
Teletext has submitted a formal expression of interest to the ITC to renew its licence from January 2002. A business plan and details of proposed services has been submitted, on which the ITC is to base its decision as to the amount to be paid to Government over the next ten years. If Teletext were… Continue reading Teletext Looks To Renew Licence
ITV partners Carlton and Granada saw shares fall yesterday after Zenith Media downgraded its global forecasts on Friday, dealing a blow to the advertising industry (see Zenith Cuts Ad Forecasts Again). Carlton was down 3.02% to finish at £3.05, a loss of 9˝p on the previous day, while Granada saw stock drop 2.68% to close… Continue reading Sharewatch
Future Publishing is to close its monthly niche title Total Football after the September issue.Falling advertising revenue and the declining market have been blamed for the closure of the magazine which has seen circulation drop steadily since its launch in 1995.Publishing director for Future’s entertainment division, Robert Price, said: “With the massive expansion of TV,… Continue reading Future To Close Total Football
