It was a disappointing period for the broadsheets, with sales dropping 0.6% year on year to 5.77 million according to ABC figures for October-March. The Independent and Observer suffered the most, with falls of 9.9% and 8.7% respectively while the only quality title which showed any significant increase was the FT, where sales increased 12.8%.The… Continue reading National Press Round-Up – March
A report from the Internet Marketing and Development Agency shows that, despite the attention being given to the internet in the media, British businesses believe that it is something that still doesn’t seem to affect them.While 98% of those surveyed had “heard of the internet”, only 12% believed that it had any bearing on their… Continue reading UK Businesses “Confused By Internet”, Report Claims
Chris O’Shea, creative partner of Banks Hoggins O’Shea, is to be the chairman of the 1998 Aerial Awards, which recognise creative talent in the radio advertising industry. He takes over the role from Robert Campbell.O’Shea will be selecting the 12 nomination judges for preliminary voting in August. The closing date for entries is 10 July… Continue reading Aerial Awards Chairman Announced
The FA Premier League has outlined plans to attract five major sponsors to all football matches in an attempt to reduce the ‘clutter’ of sponsors and brands currently seen on broadcast matches and on stadium perimeter boards.The advertisers will pay £2 million each to secure their brands on perimeter boards in the same position each… Continue reading Premier League To Clear The ‘Clutter’ Of Advertisers
Tonight’s Media Research Group evening meeting has been postponed. As yet, no alternative date has been made although it will probably take place some time in May.Tonight’s gathering was due to discuss the future of television, with papers from a recent seminar in Budapest. It is expected that the rescheduled meeting will feature the same… Continue reading MRG Evening Meeting Postponed
Quality Market It was a disappointing period for the broadsheets, with sales dropping 0.6% year on year to 5.77 million. The Independent and Observer suffered the most, with falls of 9.9% and 8.7% respectively, while the Independent On Sunday slipped 2.5% to 272,101.Quality Market Oct-Mar ’98 ABC Comparisons Title Oct 96 – Mar 97 Oct… Continue reading National Press Round-Up – March
John Birt has decided to step down from his position as director general of the BBC in March 2000, just before his current contract runs out.It is possible that the corporation may begin seeking external applicants for the post later this year. Names outside the BBC already mentioned in connection with the job include Greg… Continue reading BBC Chief To Step Down In 2000
The Scottish Media Group has confirmed that it has held talks with BSkyB with a view to securing rights to broadcast Scottish football after the end of this season.Although the Media Group said that ‘no formal approach’ had been reached with BSkyB, it made clear its desire to bring football coverage to viewers in Scotland… Continue reading SMG To Bid For Scottish Football Rights
ABC //electronic has issued the LOOT website with its first certificate, it has been announced. From 2 February-4 March 1998 the site received 2.496 million page impressions.http://www.loot.com/ offers classifieds which reach a variety of buyers via 9 categories which range from property, cars and recruitment to general consumer items.The site with the largest number of… Continue reading LOOT Website Gets First ABC
Channel 5 has received a number of proposals from broadcasters wishing to buy the unused capacity on the channel’s digital terrestrial multiplex. Channel 5 will invest in one channel on the multiplex, leaving around two channels’ worth of frequency spare. It is preparing these proposals which will shortly be passed to the Independent Television Commission… Continue reading Channel 5 Receives Proposals For Spare Digital Capacity
