A Touch Of Frost finishes its magnificent run this week at the top of the chart once again, this time the final episode was watched by 18.15 million viewers. Now that Only Fools and Horses has been finally knocked on the head it seems fairly probable that David Jason will stretch himself to another series… Continue reading TV Weekly Viewing Summary W/E 02/03/97
The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Quarterly State of the Market report, published today, predicts that consumer spending growth for 1997 will be lower than last year in all three categories: durables, non-durables and services.The report claims that pre-election nerves are hitting consumer spending and slowing down the economy. The CIM does, however, believe that the… Continue reading Consumer Spending Set To Fall
Pepe Jeans UK Ltd has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority. The ASA ruled that an advert that the company placed in Loaded Magazine was irresponsible.The ad concerned featured a framed photograph of a middle-aged woman and stated: “Practice Safe Sex. Get A Virgin.”
IPC Magazines has appointed two new editors.Following a period as acting editor at 19, Lee Kynaston has been promoted to editor of the title. While Lesley Johnston, formerly deputy editor of Mizz, is now editing the magazine.Jeanette Baker the out-going editor of Mizz has left to pursue a freelance career.IPC: 0171 261 7520
February ABC figures reveal that for the period September 1996-February 1997 the Sunday Telegraph increased its sales by 25.48% to 835,635. The Express On Sunday however fell by 12.6% year on year to 1.165 million and the Independent On Sunday dropped 12.42% to 281,660. The Independent also fared badly, with sales falling to 261,316.A full… Continue reading National Newspaper February ABCs
According to over night figures, at its peak, 12.5 million viewers tuned in to watch Manchester United’s 4-0 victory over Porto at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. On average, 11 million football fans watched the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg match. This figure represents a 48% share of the audience.ITV’s overall peak-time share… Continue reading Football Results
GWR has just announced that it will be selling its Kings Lynn radio station, KLFM, to Dawe Media for £1.075 million.The main reason for the sale is to bring GWR’s audience share to within the 15% maximum allowed by the Radio Authority. In order to comply with this the group sold three of its “gold”… Continue reading GWR Sells KLFM
Alton Towers will be launching a Website on 15 March. The site, created by JWT, will contain 120 pages of interactive and animated images representing all areas of the theme park. Education is also represented, with over 15 pages devoted to Alton Towers’ Science Alive and Design and Technology projects.http://www.alton-towers.co.uk
The three largest UK cable operators, Telewest Communications plc, Bell Cablemedia plc (including Videotron Holdings plc) and NYNEX CableComms Group have selected NextLevel Broadband Networks Group, of General Instrument Corporation, as an initial supplier of digital equipment.The cable companies are discussing with General Instrument how the supply of transmission equipment and set-top boxes will provide… Continue reading Cable Industry Appoints Digital Supplier
Danny Baker, who was sacked from his Radio 5 Live football slot for insulting listeners, has now joined Talk Radio .He will be presenting a new weekly two-hour show at 5.30pm from tomorrow. The as yet untitled slot will run in direct opposition to Radio 5 Live’s David Mellor show, Six-O-Six.…According to leaked audience figures… Continue reading Baker Signs To Talk Radio
