More Group, the outdoor advertising arm of Clear Channel Communications (see Newsline), is to expand to India. The formation of More Group India is a joint venture between the More Group, Ogilvy & Mather and the Bombay based outdoor company Aaren.The early focus of the venture will be on India’s top-ten cities, and will develop… Continue reading More Group Expands To India
Newsline will provide coverage of the key developments in this afternoon’s Budget as it is delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown. Newsline‘s Budget page will be set to automatically refresh every few seconds ensuring a full, rolling coverage throughout the Chancellor’s speech which is expected to begin around 3:30pm.
Talks between the French group Canal Plus and BSkyB about the possibility of an alliance to create a European pay-TV group (see Newsline) have been suspended.Following disagreements over the arrangement concerning management, where Canal Plus insisted that it have a dominant position in the management of the alliance (see Newsline)other problems have also come to… Continue reading Canal Plus And BSkyB Talks Suspended
The Scottish Media Group (SMG), which yesterday announced a 15% increase in turnover as part of its annual financial results (see Newsline), lost 34p from its share price, which dropped to 848p.Pearson showed another substantial rise in its price by the close of trading yesterday, rising 30p to 1431p. Yesterday’s Sharewatch saw the group climbing… Continue reading Sharewatch
IPC Magazines has appointed Chris Arrowsmith as marketing and promotions manager for Loaded, Uploaded and the six-monthly spin-off, Loaded Fashion. He has been at the publisher since 1996, previously working on Country Life and the equestrian titles.“This new role will help me concentrate my efforts on Loaded and associated brand extensions including Uploaded, Loaded Fashion,… Continue reading New Marketing Manager For Loaded
United News & Media, which reported slight growth in its financial results on Friday (see Newsline), rose 22p to 653p by the close of trading last week.Pearson, which sold off its financial data arm, Extel, towards the end of last month (see Newsline), climbed 35p to 1401p on Friday. The Group releases its annual financial… Continue reading Sharewatch
Monday Scottish Media Group releases its annual financial results today; details to follow on Newsline.A review of Cabal Communication’s new cyclists’ magazine, Pro Cycling, will be available shortly.Tuesday A look at the overnight viewing figures for the ITV Network’s new evening schedule will be available. The performance of Monday’s edition of Kavanagh QC will be… Continue reading The Week Ahead
Atlantic 252 has unveiled a new logo and advertising campaign in an on-going attempt to reposition itself. Last year, the national station acquired a new programme director in the form of David Dunne, who was previously head of music at MTV (see Newsline).The station decided it wanted to reposition itself in order to appeal to… Continue reading Atlantic 252 Launches New Identity
After its first three issues, Gilt , the lifestyle/business magazine published by Torch Publishing, is to be made available through the newstrade.The bi-monthly magazine was initially distributed through a specialist mailing list, but increased demand has been an incentive for the title to move into the public domain. The April/May issue, which is due out… Continue reading Specialist Magazine Titles Hit The News Stand
Chris Evans’ Ginger Media has approached Express Newspapers with a bid for its tabloid title, The Daily Star. Evans is understood to have offered Lord Hollick, chief executive of United News & Media (UNM), a straight swap of a 16% share in the Ginger Media Group for The Daily Star. UNM is the parent company… Continue reading Ginger Media Submits An Offer For The Daily Star
