Phat, the new magazine for teenage boys reviewed on Mediatel on Friday, has stated it does not intend to change its editorial policy, despite the continued controversy over the gun culture article. John Menzies decided months ago not to stock the magazine, and although WH Smith has decided they will stock Phat, this has meant… Continue reading Phat Controversy
The Radio Authority has announced three Independent Local Radio licences. These are among the 54 re-advertisements of existing ILR licences due to take place by the end of the year, with others to follow.For the Bristol area the sole applicant was GWR West, the existing licensee. GWR was re-offered the licence, to come into effect… Continue reading Radio Licences Announced
The woman’s monthly magazine market sees a new addition on September 23 with the introduction of Agony Line, a problem magazine aimed at readers aged between 20-35.Editor of the title, Vivian Donald, told MediaTel today that although the magazine would obviously face competition from rivals like Woman and Woman’s Own it contained enough individuality to… Continue reading Agony Line Aims At Women
The Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday will both launch supplements this year with a combined print run of 4.5million, in a bid by Associated Newspapers to target the upper mid-market.Both papers are keeping details under wraps for the moment but it has been confirmed that the Daily Mail addition will appear on Saturdays,… Continue reading Daily Mail & MOS Supplements
The combined ITV/C4 revenue figure for June, based on agency estimates, came in at £143.02m – an increase of just 1.4% on June last year and the smallest year on year increase so far recorded. In terms of the breakdown of revenue Channel 4 continued to improve, taking 19.9% of the combined revenue (£28.5m). ITV’s… Continue reading TV Round Up – June
This year’s Media Research Group (MRG) conference centres around developments in media research, concentrating on how media planning has changed over the years and the impact these differences will have on the industry.Sessions at the conference (11-14 November) will include “Slicing up the airwaves” – seen through the eyes of David Mansfield of Capital Radio,… Continue reading Media Research Group Conference 1993
Programme sponsorship has dominated arguments between broadcasters and the Independent Television Commission (ITC) over the past year, with bodies such as the ITV sponsorship committee stressing the need for amendments to definitions within the code.The Commission issues a draft document today which aims to clarify any ambiguities in the present code , reinforcing the distinction… Continue reading ITC Draws Up Sponsorship Code
This year’s Media Research Group (MRG) conference centres around developments in media research, concentrating on how media planning has changed over the years and the impact these differences will have on the industry.Sessions at the conference (11-14 November) will include “Slicing up the airwaves” – seen through the eyes of David Mansfield of Capital Radio,… Continue reading Media Research Group Conference 1993
The Football League yesterday announced that Endsleigh, the insurance company, is to replace Barclays Bank as sponsors of the Football League. The three year agreement is worth £3.5 million in total, and includes an option to extend the contract after three years.The season will start on August 14 as the Endsleigh Insurance League.
The combined ITV/C4 revenue figure for June, based on agency estimates, came in at £143.02m – an increase of just 1.4% on June last year and the smallest year on year increase so far recorded. In terms of the breakdown of revenue Channel 4 continued to improve, taking 19.9% of the combined revenue (£28.5m). ITV’s… Continue reading TV Round Up – June
