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The July NRS bulletin is being delayed – probably until early next week. NRS now have 3 months of split sample data which needs examining before it is sent out.NRS: 0171 379 0344

Scottish Media Group has confirmed today that it has entered into a new 5 year sales agreement with sales house TSMS for its STV and Grampian businesses.Jerry Hill, chief executive of TSMS, said: “The Scottish Media Group deal is significant to us as it now gives us the opportunity to plan ahead and develop our… Continue reading Scottish Media Re-Signs TSMS

Carlton Food Network has signed a major deal with HarperCollinsPublishers for publication of a series of CFN branded cookery books. The first three publications, which will appear in December, will feature Antony Worrall Thompson, Brian Turner and The Nosh Brothers.Distribution of the books will initially be within all major bookshops, W H Smith, retail outlets… Continue reading Book Deal For CFN

There were large TV audiences and an increase in newspaper print-runs as the nation sought explanations for the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales.As events unfolded throughout the day on Sunday viewing built up on ITV, BBC1 and BBC2 to a peak of around 19 million as people tuned in to watch the body… Continue reading Nation Seeks Information As Events Unfold

United News & Media’s Miller Freeman publishing division has bought US-based magazine and exhibition group Telecom Library for £81m. The IT magazines published by Telecom will bolster Miller Freeman’s portfolio with such titles as Computer Telephony and Teleconnect and Imaging, which may begin publishing in Europe.UNM: 0171 921 5000

Emap Online today unveiled a major upgrade of its What’s on Stage Internet Web site, the UK’s online performing arts information service.The site, which concentrated previously on UK theatre listings and online ticket ordering, now includes a classical music service, with a venue guide detailing nearest hotels, restaurants and – for London – local mapping.In… Continue reading EMAP Site Gets Revamp

VNU has announced the appointment of Bobby Pickering as editor of Network News . He was previously news editor on VNU’s PC Dealer .In addition to his current responsibilities, Julian Patterson, currently New Media editor and formerly editor of PC Week , will be assisting Pickering as consultant editor.VNU: 0171 316 9000

ABC //electronic has registered Electronic Telegraph (ET) for an audit, it has been announced.Richard Foan, head of ABC //electronic said ‘It’s great news to have Electronic Telegraph on board. Web auditing is growing at a steady rate and every client we sign adds to the development of our service. It is very encouraging for the… Continue reading ABC //electronic Signs The Telegraph

The BBC is expected to confirm this week the cable companies which will be showing its forthcoming 24-hour news service. It is believed that the service, which launches as part of the BBC’s digital television plans, will oust Sky News on a number of cable services.Telewest has confirmed that it will be showing the BBC… Continue reading BBC News To Oust Sky

ITV Sport has been awarded the UEFA Champions League Broadcaster of the Season Award for the 1996/97 season.ITV won the award in contention with UEFA’s 55 broadcasting partners worldwide for its consistently high standards as host broadcaster during the UEFA Champions League home involving Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers.ITV: 0171 843 8000