Former BSkyB chief executive, Sam Chisholm, has resigned his post as non-executive director of the satellite broadcaster. His departure follows hot on the heels of BSkyB’s current chief executive, Mark Booth, who is leaving the company within the next few weeks to start an internet and interactive venture called e-partners (see Mark Booth Leaves BSkyB… Continue reading Chisholm Steps Down From BSkyB Board
ITV has achieved its highest share of television viewing for two years (Q1 1997) during the first quarter of 1999, according to the latest Trends In Television report from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA).The new ITV evening schedule, which launched on Monday 8 March (see First ITV Evening News Gains 7.2m ViewersEven better… Continue reading New ITV Schedule Boosts Q1 Viewing Share
Keith Young, publisher of the national Sunday sports newspaper, Sport First, is leading consortium of sports fans, broadcast professionals and investors that plans to launch a music and sport radio station for London.Called Fan FM, the station would broadcast 24-hour sports news and features, along with music, to the North and West of the capital.… Continue reading Sport First Publisher Bids To Launch Sports Radio Station
Internet service provider America Online (AOL) has confirmed reports that it is considering offering internet access through a freephone number. The ISP is testing new pricing schemes amongst its UK customers, and possible pricing plans include 0800 access and a flat fee of £14.99 a month.The move could significantly cut down the amount net surfers… Continue reading AOL May Offer Internet Access Through Freephone Number
Switch Digital, the consortium formed by Talk Radio, Virgin Radio , Clear Channel and Castle Transmission (see Newsline), has announced plans to apply for the London digital radio multiplex. The consortium this morning told a press conference that research of 1000 people in London showed that consumer benefit from the new digital radio services is… Continue reading Switch Digital Submits Bid For London Digital Radio Licence
BSkyB’s aggressive digital television drive, unveiled yesterday, was received very warmly by the City despite the fact that it will cost the satellite broadcaster in the region of £315 million and send it into the red.Shares in Sky soared up 65˝p following the news that it is to offer customers free set-top boxes and reduced… Continue reading Sharewatch
Following Cable & Wireless Communication’s announcement that it is to begin commercial trials of its digital television service on 1 July in Manchester and London (see Newsline), the company has unveiled details of its forthcoming digital services. It will include access to 100 interactive sites, an electronic programme guide (EPG) and an expanded Near-Video-On-Demand service,… Continue reading Cable & Wireless Communications Rolls Out Digital TV Offerings
Mirror Group-owned Century Newspapers is launching Belfast’s first ever weekly newspaper. The first edition of the Belfast News is published today and incorporates a 64-page package.Century already publishes the free monthly paper, Belfast News Letter. The Belfast News will have a cover price of 50p but will be delivered free to households that have been… Continue reading Mirror Group Launches First Belfast Weekly Newspaper
Emap Radio has promoted Jon Mansfield, business development director of Kiss FM, to the new post of business development director for all of its 18 UK stations. Mansfeild will now oversee the group’s three main brands – Magic, Big City and Kiss FM.Dee Ford, managing director at Emap Radio says: “John has developed a hugely… Continue reading Emap Widens Role Of Kiss FM Director
Guardian Unlimited is launching a major campaign at the end of next week to promote its film website FilmUnlimited.co.uk. The campaign coincides with the opening of the new Star Wars movie in America and gives Film Unlimited users the chance to win a trip for two to New York to see the film before it… Continue reading Guardian Launches Film Unlimited Ad Campaign
