The Newspaper Society has written to the Department of Health asking to be represented at the government’s restricted-entry tobacco advertising summit. The summit is being held on July 14 to discuss the implementation of the ad ban.The Newspaper Society lawyer, Mary Russell, spoke on behalf of the Society: “The Society has argued that, if a… Continue reading Newspaper Society Speaks Out Against Tobacco Ad Ban
It has just been announced by the Independent Television Commission that British Digital Broadcasting has won the terrestrial digital television multiplex licences B, C and D.BDB is a consortium made up of Carlton Communications and Granada Group and will offer 12 basic and 3 premium channels. The BBC has agreed to provide exclusive access to… Continue reading BDB Win Digital Licence
Speculation is growing that a merger is set to take place between Cable & Wireless Communications and Telewest. If this goes ahead it would create a huge cable company which would probably need the approval of both the Office of Fair Trading and Oftel before it could begin trading.CWC was formed only two months ago… Continue reading Cable Companies In Merger Talk
Good news for the publishing industry; according to Pira International, the paper and packaging research centre, 1996 saw a global collapse in the price of paper and pulp. Its report, World Pulp and Paper 1997-2006 – trends and forecasts, predicts that prices will remain low until the end of the century.Pira International: 01372 802000
IPC has announced that Derek Harbinson is to be the new editor of Loaded . Harbinson, who was previously sub-editor of the title, replaces James Brown who left Loaded earlier this year to join GQ.Of his plans for Loaded Harbinson said: “It will continue to do whatever it wants, covering the things we and our… Continue reading New Editor For Loaded
ITV will no doubt be disappointed that its new peaktime glossy drama Bliss failed to outdo BBC1’s “fly-on-the-wall” documentary Airport in terms of audience figures.On the evening of Thursday 12 June Bliss had a consolidated TVR of 13 (6.883 million) while Airport pipped it at the post with a TVR of 14 (7.805 million). While… Continue reading Programme Analysis: Bliss – W/E 15/06/97
95.8 Capital FM and 1548AM Capital Gold are running a budget hotline following the budget announcement on July 2. A panel of financial advisors will be on hand from 4-8pm on Budget day to interpret the changes and explain how they will effect individuals.The Capital Budget hotline is an extension of the annual Financial Advice… Continue reading Capital Announces Budget
The ITC will announce the award of licences to operate digital multiplex services tomorrow morning. The results will be available on Newsline as soon as they are made public.The ITC: 0171 306 7743
Following pressure from the ITC, *BSkyB Share Price Plummets, BSkyB is preparing to pull out of the British Digital Broadcasting consortium. The two other shareholders, Carlton Communications and Granada, are said to have agreed to buy BSkyB’s one-third stake for £75 million if the bid is successful. BSkyB will still continue to benefit in the… Continue reading BSkyB Leaves The Alliance
IPC Specialist Group has made two new publishing appointments:Evelyn Webster, currently associate publisher for the group’s photography and gardening titles, has been promoted to publisher for new developments for the Science and Special Interest Group. She will retain the publishing responsibility for Amateur Photographer, Photo Technique and What Camera.Fiona Dent, marketing manager for New Scientist,… Continue reading Special Publishers
