United News & Media plc has appointed Tony Tillin to be chief executive officer of Miller Freeman Worldwide; he was previously chief executive of Emap Business Communications. Commenting on the career change, Tillin said: “Miller Freeman has tremendous opportunities for international development, which I am delighted to be able to pursue.”UNM: 0171 921 5031
The BBC’s Annual Report outlines the Corporation’s commitment to becoming a major player in the digital future9% of revenue has been set aside for investment in this area. At the same time, expenditure on existing networks will rise to £500 million in the next five years.Despite the BBC’s current strong financial standing, John Birt, the… Continue reading The BBC Meet The Digital Challenge
French Connection Group Plc has had its knuckles rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority. The ASA’s Monthly Report, published today, has upheld complaints objecting to the clothing company’s use of the slogan ‘fcuk fashion’ in recent advertising campaigns. The complainants thought that the slogan was obscene and a shameful attempt to play on the word… Continue reading Fcuk Told Not To Play On Words
The chief executive of Capital Radio, Richard Eyre is being tipped to become ITV’s first chief executive.The Network centre could not comment on the rumour, but said that an official announcement will be made within the next two days.
Channel 4/S4C was the only terrestrial channel to actually see an increase in its audience share year-on-year, rising 0.2 percentage points in this period to 10.6%. ITV dropped 1.4 percentage points to 32.8%, BBC1 fell by 1.5 percentage points to 30.5% and BBC2 lost 1.6 percentage points to hold an 11.3% share.C5 achieved a share… Continue reading May TV Viewing Round-Up
A report by Datamonitor into the European networked games industry predicts that combined online merchandising and advertising revenues will outweigh income from subscription and usage charges by the year 2001.Datamonitor: 0171 625 8548
For the final time in his 5 year tenure, Marcus Plantin, ITV Network Director, unveiled the channel’s new season of programmes. In an Engilish country garden setting, the attendants were crowded into a marquee for a slide-show preview of what the different ITV programme genres had to offer.The promotion centred around new dramas starring proven… Continue reading ITV Autumn ’97 Press Launch – Review
United Provincial Newspapers Ltd has taken the sales operation forThe Yorkshire Post newspaper away from AMRA. Sales for the paper will now be handled by UPN’s in-house sales division, UPN Media Sales.Richard Parkinson, UPN’s national sales director, said: “The Yorkshire Post is one of the most individual regional newspapers in the country and this move… Continue reading Yorkshire Post Moves Sales In-House
The ITC is consulting its licensees and other interested parties on proposed revisions to its Programme Code. The revisions are intended to clarify certain points and reflect recent developments, they do not change the fundamental principles of the Code.Subjects of significant amendment include: Violent sexual portrayal, particularly the representation of rape. Treatment of innocent parties:… Continue reading Revisions To Programme Code
Rupert Murdoch, is reported to have said that shares in BSkyB had been heavily overvalued. In the last few weeks, shares in the company, in which Murdoch has a 40% stake, have fallen from over 600p to 440p. In response to this, Murdoch was reported to have stated: “I cannot understand the fuss. BSkyB was… Continue reading BSkyB Is Overpriced Says Murdoch
