Richard Pears has been appointed managing director of More O’Ferrall Adshel, taking up his duties on September 1. Pears was formerly chief executive of the National Dairy Council. His priority in the new position will be to ensure that the structure and positioning of More O’ Ferrall’s main UK operation are appropriate to growth and… Continue reading More O’Ferrall Appoints New MD
The Daily Mirror is claiming a rise in sales of 2% despite the cover price war brewing between itself and The Sun. Sales for the latter have yet to witness a dramatic increase with a modest rise yesterday of 220,000. Shares in the Sun have risen 1p to 216p, Daily Star and Daily Express (United… Continue reading Mirror Survives In Sun War
The tabloid price war got underway yesterday, with the Daily Mirror claiming an increase in sales of 500,000 for the day, having drastically cut its coverprice by 17p to 10p for the day.The Sun confirmed to MediaTel this morning that its sales went up by only 280,000 on the first day of its price cut… Continue reading Mirror Sales Outdo Sun In Battle
ITV has just announced details of its new £173m programme schedule for the autumn – a line up which aims to increase ITV’s audience by targeting more younger, upmarket viewers.Speaking at a press conference this morning, network director, Marcus Plantin stressed the need for ITV to stay on its toes and not become complacent because… Continue reading ITV £173m Autumn Schedule
Border Television has announced pre-tax profits of £1.25m for the year to April 30, increased from last year’s £1.21m. Earnings per share increased by 9% to 8.3p with the dividend rising by 22% to 3.3p. Trading profit rose to £1.7m (+44%), with turnover falling from £11.8m to £11m.Border chairman, Melvyn Bragg, is stressing that the… Continue reading Border TV Profits
The tabloid price war got underway yesterday, with the Daily Mirror claiming an increase in sales of 500,000 for the day, having drastically cut its coverprice by 17p to 10p for the day.The Sun confirmed to MediaTel this morning that its sales went up by only 280,000 on the first day of its price cut… Continue reading Mirror Sales Outdo Sun In Battle
Border Television has announced pre-tax profits of £1.25m for the year to April 30, increased from last year’s £1.21m. Earnings per share increased by 9% to 8.3p with the dividend rising by 22% to 3.3p. Trading profit rose to £1.7m (+44%), with turnover falling from £11.8m to £11m.Border chairman, Melvyn Bragg, is stressing that the… Continue reading Border TV Profits
ITV has just announced details of its new £173m programme schedule for the autumn – a line up which aims to increase ITV’s audience by targeting more younger, upmarket viewers.Speaking at a press conference this morning, network director, Marcus Plantin stressed the need for ITV to stay on its toes and not become complacent because… Continue reading ITV £173m Autumn Schedule
Unconfirmed reports in the weekend press suggest Pearson have made a £30m investment in Thames’ satellite channel for women ‘UK Living’. Other investors are said to be Cox Communications and Telecommunications Inc.
Rugby News Limited confirmed to MediaTel this morning that it is in final discussions with Pyramid Publishing for the latter to buy monthly title Rugby News. The magazine needs the investment that Pyramid can give it, according to editor David Lawrenson. Rugby News claims sales of 25,000 but it is hoped that this can be… Continue reading Rugby News Up For Sale
