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The future of sales house IRS remains unclear after its parent company Crown Communications was placed in receivership last week. An announcement is likely towards the end of the week (Newsline 29/1).

Southern Radio has sold the Essex based station Mellow 1557 to a consortium led by David Cocks, former managing director of CNFM.Mellow holds the AM licence in Tendring and covers a broadcast area of 150,000 adults.

Sir David Calcutt yesterday defended his recommendation that the PCC be replaced by a statutory tribunal. Giving evidence to the Commons National Heritage select committee he said unless there is statutory regulation the press will be given an “endless succession of last chances.” Calcutt explained that his proposal to fine newspapers should only be used… Continue reading Calcutt Defends Press Review

From 15th February Children’s ITV will have a new look. Renamed CITV, the channel will provide a ‘continuous flow of programmes, promotions, information and commercials, without the previously distinct junction between shows.’ On screen presenters will be replaced by new characters and animations, plus guest appearances by celebrities and viewers. The premise for the new… Continue reading Revamp For Children’s ITV

Southern Radio has sold the Essex based station Mellow 1557 to a consortium led by David Cocks, former managing director of CNFM.Mellow holds the AM licence in Tendring and covers a broadcast area of 150,000 adults.

The Queen’s solicitors have threatened The Sun with legal action over its publication of the Christmas message 2 days before it was broadcast.

Sir David Calcutt yesterday defended his recommendation that the PCC be replaced by a statutory tribunal. Giving evidence to the Commons National Heritage select committee he said unless there is statutory regulation the press will be given an “endless succession of last chances.” Calcutt explained that his proposal to fine newspapers should only be used… Continue reading Calcutt Defends Press Review

According to an article in today’s Marketing Week, Emap is poised to make an offer for International Thomson Business Publishing, thus taking it ahead of Morgan Grampian in the business league. Colin Morrison, chairman of EMAP Business Publishing denies, however, that ‘any deal is planned immediately’.EMAP: 071 404 5513

Reed International has today confirmed that it is in discussionwith the three other principle shareholders in BSB Holdings – Pearson , Chargeurs and Granada – with a view to selling them its indirect 4% interest in BSkyB. The negotiations have arisen in connection with the re-financing of the £450m Guaranteed Loan Facility which certain of… Continue reading Reed Confirms BSB Share Sale

Bram Stoker’s Dracula, which opened nationally last Friday, took £2.64m at the box office in its first 3 days. It is unclear if it has actually broken box office records. In 1989 Batman took £2.7m but this included previews.The cinema industry ended 1993 on a high note with a massive year-on-year increase in admissions in… Continue reading Dracula A Box Office Hit