Sales house Amra is heading a consortium of the UK’s regional morning newspapers in a bid to generate business from the personal finance sector.According to Andrew Harding, associate director of Amra, the personal finance sector is only focusing on the national press and missing out on a large proportion of its target audience in regional… Continue reading Amra Heads New Business Drive
A spokesperson from Telewest has confirmed that it will not carry the GSkyB channels which are launching next week. Telewest say that the service will not be available unless the majority of subscribers want it. The reaction means that the Granada/BSkyB venture will not reach all of its target audience.Speculation in today’s press say that… Continue reading Telewest Seeks Subscriber Reaction On GSkyB
The Independent Television Commission is publishing proposed modifications, for public consultation, on the ITC Code of Programme Sponsorship.The ITC says that over the last year a number of proposals has been received for relaxation on current sponsorship codes. The Commission acknowledges that there has been changes in television broadcasting since the code was first published… Continue reading ITC To Revise Sponsorship Code
Taylor Nelson AGB (TNAGB) has announced a merger with TNAGB Ireland and the Market Research Bureau of Ireland Limited (MRBI). TNAGB is purchasing 72% of the issued ordinary share capital of MRBI with the option to acquire full control in eighteen months.MRBI, established 34 years ago, will remain responsible for its main contracts in the… Continue reading TNAGB Announce MRBI Merger
ITV has withdrawn from its agreement to broadcast rugby union’s European Heineken Cup. Discussions were held over the past few weeks but an acceptable agreement could not be reached between ITV and European Rugby Cup Ltd.ITV’s decision could put the competition in doubt as Heineken need to reassess the financial structure of the tournament.…According to… Continue reading ITV Abandons Euro Rugby Cup
An article in today’s Independent has suggested that WPP is interested in a possible takeover of Aegis. FMR, the US investment group, has obtained 25.9 million shares in the last few days. Aegis shares have increased steadily over the last few months and now stand at 64.5p. WPP were unavailable for comment.CIA has also been… Continue reading WPP Linked With Aegis
Videotron, a UK cable provider, said notice was given to NBC in July stating that it would stop carrying the Superchannel from October 1. According to Videotron, research has indicated a decline in NBC’s audience in a period where potentially more appealing channels can be transmitted in its place.Videotron also confirmed that NBC has asked… Continue reading Videotron And NBC Face Court Hearing
Southern, the newspapers group which floated on the AIM last year, has unofficially been linked in a bid for the set of local newspapers put up for sale by United News & Media.A spokesperson from Southern said: “No official statement has been made but Southern has had its name linked with the titles.”United News &… Continue reading Southern Linked In Bid For UPN
The Office of Telecommunications (OFTEL ) has announced new controls on the prices charged by National Transcommunications Limited (NTL) for the broadcast transmission services to the ITV companies, Channel 4 and S4C.Don Cruickshank, managing director of OFTEL said: “In line with OFTEL’s goal of achieving the best deal for the customer, the price control will… Continue reading Price Control Imposed On NTL
According to reports from ITV’s 1997 schedule presentation for advertisers, the network is planning to spend around £800 million in a bid to make it the most popular channel.Approximately £230 million is being spent on drama with 23 new drama projects. ITV also plan to revamp its Saturday night schedule as it faces stiff competition… Continue reading ITV Ready For 1997
