Italian politicians are currently considering legislation that would impose upon wine producers new labelling requirements which would bear health warnings similar to those already carried by cigarette packets. It is not immediately clear if the proposal will run into trouble with the Commission but it appears, prima facie, to infringe EC regulations aimed at maintaining… Continue reading IT: New labelling provisions
The Commission’s proposal to create an “international charter” aimed at promoting freer electronic trade and commerce has been welcomed by the Information Society Forum, a group of users, social groups, service providers and equipment manufacturers.
A new magazine has been launched to cater for the UK’s estimated ten million pet-owning households. Pet Power has been designed to hold an appeal across the pet market and be of interest to all animal lovers.Editorial covers practical care, health items, celebrity interviews, issues of pet ownership and wildlife in Britain.The initial print run… Continue reading Animal Lovers To Get Pet Power
Newspaper advertising revenues rose by 7.3 per cent in the first three months of this year according to the Newspaper Association of America. Total newspaper advertising revenues were $9.6 billion in the first quarter, against $9 billion for the same period in 1997.
The EC has published its 15th annual report on monitoring the application of Community legislation, assessing the transposition of Community law into national law. The number of complaints rose from 819 in 1996 to 957 in 1997, an increase of 17 per cent. A total of 121 alleged infringement cases were referred to the European… Continue reading EU: Infringement cases in 1997
The management team at Talk Radio, led by managing director Paul Robinson, has submitted a management buyout bid to CLT-ufa, owners of the 62% stake in Talk which is up for sale.At the last minute, United News & Media (UNM) provided backing for the team by taking a stake in the bid onsortium. UNM owns… Continue reading Talk Radio Management Submits Bid
The Radio Authority’s deadline for application submissions for the only national digital radio multiplex licence is tomorrow. There are only believed to be two groups preparing to submit applications: Digital One and Digital Media Broadcasting.Digital One is a consortium comprising GWR Group, Talk Radio and NTL. Chris Evans’ Ginger Media Group, owner of Virgin Radio,… Continue reading RA Deadline For National Digital Applications Is Tomorrow
It is believed that the Barclay brothers, who own The Scotsman and The European, have shown an interest in buying the Mirror Group’s Scottish titles.Speaking to the Sunday Times, Frederick Barclay is reported to have said that they are interested in the Mirror Group, and particularly its Scottish interests. Mirror holds a 20% stake in… Continue reading Barclay Brothers Show Interest In Mirror Titles
Global advertising and marketing group, WPP, has officially launched its UK MindShare division today. The company opens its Strand office doors with £450 million of UK business.MindShare offers clients a number of in-house brands and expertises in media planning and buying; MindShare digital, for instance, provides knowledge on new media; Vision 40 offers sponsorship services… Continue reading MindShare Opens For Business
The Newspaper Society is to hold its annual Weekly Newspaper Conference and Awards event on Monday 29 June.The conference will feature speakers such as Alan Goode, group chief executive of Bristol United Press and Sian Davies, director of The Henley Centre.The Newspaper Society’s marketing director, Chris Stanley, will speak on ‘the success phenomenon of weekly… Continue reading NS To Hold Annual Weekly Newspaper Conference And Awards
