Meridian and HTV have announced that their joint sales operation will trade from now on as Merlin. Merlin sells airtime for Meridian, HTV, Westcountry TV, S4C, and Channel Television. The base will be at 48 Leicester Square from late October.Details of the management team has also been announced: Malcolm Wall is Chairman, Alan Chilton as… Continue reading Meridian Sales House Details
Most of the Jan-Jun 1993 ABC figures have now been released for regional newspapers, with a majority of the daily titles showing a decrease on the same period last year.The Newcastle Journal showed the highest increase of 3.7%, up from 56,721 to 58,836. Only 13 titles showed increases on last year. The Oxford Mail increased… Continue reading Regional Newspapers ABCs
According to forecasts from the Advertising Association for 1994, the business-to-business press looks set to become the fastest growing medium.The forecast claims that advertising revenues in the business press are set to grow by 8% next year. Major factors include a predicted 10% rise in recruitment and classified advertising.Advertising Association 071 828 2771
Meridian and HTV have announced that their joint sales operation will trade from now on as Merlin. Merlin sells airtime for Meridian, HTV, Westcountry TV, S4C, and Channel Television. The base will be at 48 Leicester Square from late October.Details of the management team has also been announced: Malcolm Wall is Chairman, Alan Chilton as… Continue reading Meridian Sales House Details
CIA Group, the independent media buying agency has confirmed to the city its £50m joint venture with Collett Dickenson Pearce. Shares in CIA jumped 8p on news of the link.CIA Group and CDP are to merge their media departments. The new operation is based at CDP’s Euston Road offices and called the CDP Media Company.… Continue reading CIA Shares Rise
CIA Group, the independent media buying agency has confirmed to the city its £50m joint venture with Collett Dickenson Pearce. Shares in CIA jumped 8p on news of the link.CIA Group and CDP are to merge their media departments. The new operation is based at CDP’s Euston Road offices and called the CDP Media Company.… Continue reading CIA Shares Rise
NBC has confirmed that it has bought a majority stake in Super Channel, the UK based satellite channel. The stake has been bought from the Marcucci family of Italy, who have controlled the channel for more than five years.Under the deal, which cost NBC about £40m, NBC will have a majority stake and managerial control;… Continue reading NBC Buys Super Channel
Scottish Television has announced pre- tax profits up 42% to £3.13m from £2.2m for the first half of 1993.This rise was due to an increase in programme sale and services. However shares were down 42p to 436p.MGN TO MOVE INTO TVMirror Group Newspapers is building a studio into its new building at Canary Wharf, meaning… Continue reading Scottish TV Profits Rise
The Radio Authority has approved the finances of London News Radio, the consortium that has won the franchise from LBC.The Radio Authority had to be satisfied that one month after awarding the franchise the promised funding was in place. The authority has a written assurance from Guiness Mahon that the promised £4m is available.Bruce Fireman,… Continue reading LNR’s Finances Approved
The Sunday Telegraph yesterday became the latest national paper to add a new section. The new sport section means that the Sunday Telegraph now has four sections; the main news section, the review section, the city and business and the sport. All four are broadsheet.The changes mean that the back page of the main section… Continue reading Sunday Telegraph Sport – Review
