NRS figures for August ’96 to January ’97 reveal a disastrous month for the Express On Sunday, which fell 27.3% year on year to 2.935 million. This is the lowest ever NRS for the title, representing an almost continuous decline from the late ’80s when it was read by over 6 million people. Its sister… Continue reading National Newspaper NRS – January
Cinema admissions in January reached 2.67 million per week. This represents a 5.6% decrease year-on-year. This brought the total admissions for the month to 11,814,182. The moving annual total was 122,775,902.For the latest Cinema data subscribers should click here.Source: CAA
The front-cover of Xtreme Lifestyle does not bode well for what lies between the covers: the sentence “‘Nuff Diving. Wanna Get The Girl? The Only Way Is Down” suggests that all this mag will be is yet another title milking the success of the “babes and booze” lads market. The editorial as well sounds over-blown… Continue reading First Issue Review – Xtreme Lifestyle
Agency estimates put the total terrestrial television revenue for January at £166.65m, which is an increase of 2.88% year on year. Of this, ITV brought in £128.15m and Channel 4 came in at £38.5m.In terms of impacts the year on year percentage drop for Housewives/Children reached double figures again in January, falling 11.2% to 6,250… Continue reading TV Round-Up – January
Carlton Communications is reported to be one of the leading contenders for Rank’s film distribution business.The business was put up for sale last week and analysts are predicting offers of £100 million. However, the rights to many of the films in Rank’s library have already been sold; this could mean that the price tag will… Continue reading New Rank For Carlton
Marshall Advertising has realigned its media planning and buying into Ideal Media. Marshall’s media director, Jeff Taylor has joined Ideal as a director and partner.Ideal will now accommodate all Marshall’s full-service clients and, at the same time, pursue independent business.
Sold is a new business title that is targeting sales professionals from all industries. It is reported that the magazine will be sent free to 10,000 sales managers and directors. Sold will have a strong lifestyle and consumer feel.
Scottish Television has failed to include its £8 million investment, representing its 20% stake, in GMTV in its preliminary results. GMTV did not generate any profits in 1996, but STV revealed strong preliminary results for 1996 with a 40 % rise in pre-tax profits *STV Profits Rise 40%.Gary Hughes, financial director of STV claims that… Continue reading STV Writes Off GMTV Investment
The Media Business is reported to be looking to open an office in Scotland. The agency already has a number of Scotland-based clients on its books. Opening a branch on the other side of Hadrian’s Wall will help to increase the agency’s links with the Scots.
