The BBC is considering creating a range of international satellite television channels using its archives.Following last week’s confirmation that the licence fee will be linked to inflation, the corporation is set to maximise its earnings. According to Bob Phillis, BBC deputy director-general, the main opportunities lie in creating thematic channels in areas such as entertainment… Continue reading BBC To Move Into Satellite
The Sunday Mirror has attracted wide-spread condemnation over publication of photographs of the Princess of Wales working out in a gymnasium. Further photographs appear in today’s Daily Mirror, which says it will not be “cowed by the hysterical accusations now being made against it”.Lord McGregor, chairman of the Press Complaints Commission has described the Mirror… Continue reading MIRROR CONDEMNED OVER PRINCESS PHOTOS
Following a ministerial meeting this week, it looks likely that there will be a relaxation of the rules preventing the nine largest ITV companies taking each other over.Proposals would allow an ITV company to have a second licence; an extension of the moratorium seems unlikely as legislation would be necessary.If compromise proposals are accepted by… Continue reading Rule On ITV Takeovers
Magazine publishers yesterday released research carried out by the Periodical Publishers Association, showing that a majority of UK publishers are considering ways of avoiding the impact of 17.5% VAT.Many publishers would move all or part of their operations outside the UK. The survey shows that specialist publications such as Nature, Choice and Middle East Economic… Continue reading VAT: Publishers Would Flee Abroad
Ten thousand copies of the December issue of PC-Home have been withdrawn from sale after it was discovered that the free disk on the front contained instructions for making explosive devices out of light bulbs.PC Home, which has a print run of 80,000, carries a free disk with every issue; this month 10,000 extra copies… Continue reading Computer Magazine Issues Withdrawn
Magazine publishers yesterday released research carried out by the Periodical Publishers Association, showing that a majority of UK publishers are considering ways of avoiding the impact of 17.5% VAT.Many publishers would move all or part of their operations outside the UK. The survey shows that specialist publications such as Nature, Choice and Middle East Economic… Continue reading VAT: Publishers Would Flee Abroad
Peter Brooke announced yesterday that the TV licence fee will rise in line with inflation, until the BBC’s current charter expires on 31 December 1996. This means the fee will rise by £1.50 to £84.50 from April 1.Peter Brooke published results from the survey carried out by Touche Ross into efficiency of the BBC. He… Continue reading BBC Licence Fee To Increase
Grampian Television is to become the first station in the ITV network to transmit advertisements for a firm of funeral directors. The ads will be shown in peak viewing hours and daytime television. Grampian has promised that care will be taken in the positioning of the ads. The ITC rules concerning ads from funeral directors… Continue reading FIRST FUNERAL SERVICES ADVERTISED
The IPA has produced a guide for agencies who are considering BS5750 acreditation.The publication interprets how the standards relate to advertising and simplifies the language for ease of use. It has been compiled by a group which included members who had already gone for certification, a consultant who has helped a major agency achieve certification… Continue reading IPA Guidance On BS5750
Following a ministerial meeting this week, it looks likely that there will be a relaxation of the rules preventing the nine largest ITV companies taking each other over.Proposals would allow an ITV company to have a second licence; an extension of the moratorium seems unlikely as legislation would be necessary.If compromise proposals are accepted by… Continue reading Rule On ITV Takeovers
