If the ITC decides to split the digital terrestrial licences between Digital Television Network and British Digital Broadcasting Digital Licences Decision Imminent, there is speculation that the two rival groups would have to merge. This would ensure that the technology is compatible, and marketing campaigns and programming complement each other.
Universal McCann has appointed its first press buying director, Paul Thomas. Thomas moves to Universal from The Mail On Sunday where he was a sales executive. He will be responsible for press buying across all Universal’s clients.Universal McCann: 0171 436 7711
A new company set up by two ex-Miller Freeman managing directors is rumoured to be joining the bidding for the EMAP titles which the group this week said it is willing to sell (subscribers see Interest Grows In EMAP Titles).According to Campaign, Roger Michael and Stan Arnold, who left Miller last year, are understood to… Continue reading New Company In Frame For EMAP Titles
BJK&E Media is opening a new technology focused agency, BJK&E Advance. One of the group’s heads, Stephen Heward Mills will head the new operation. Advance will specialise in handling technology-based advertisers and hopes to offer an in-depth understanding of the technology industry.
Dr Alun Anderson, editor of New Scientist, has been appointed to the board of IPC Magazines, this takes effect from July 1.IPC: 0171 261 6415
Pearl and Dean, the cinema ad sales house, has beaten the incumbent Carlton Screen Advertising to the sales contract for Showcase Cinemas. This deal includes 197 screens and boosts Pearl and Dean’s share of this market to over 30%.Pearl and Dean: 0171 636 5252
The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising has named two new members for its 1997-98 media policy group. David Connolly, executive media director of Leo Burnett, and Jim Marshall, managing director of the Media Centre replace Adrian Birchill of MediaVest and Alan Brydon of CIA Medianetwork.The other members are: Ray Kelly (chairman) – Carat UK Mark… Continue reading Marshall And Connolly Join IPA Media Policy Group
Haymarket has said that it will be incorporating Motor-Presses Stuttgart’s monthly Complete Car into its weekly Autocar from July 2.Haymarket: 0171 413 4136
CNN is due to announce today its plans for a personalised news service on the Internet. According to the FT CNN has joined Oracle, the database software company, to launch a text, graphics and video service which is tailored to individual users’ needs.This is an extension of CNN’s previous plans which were to produce a… Continue reading CNN To Launch Internet News Service
Thomson Directories has been bought out by its management for £80 million. The management team is is backed by 3I, the UK’s largest provider of investment capital. The publication was bought from US West International who earlier in the year stated its intention to focus on its cable telephone and wireless communication business.Headed by Gary… Continue reading Thomson Directories Sold
