Emap is gearing up for the launch of Capital 95.8 FM’s new breakfast show by signing Kiss 100 breakfast host Bam Bam for a further three years.Spurning interest from other stations, Bam Bam will stay with Kiss 100 to host the flagship breakfast show until at least January 2007.Commenting on the new contract, Andy Roberts,… Continue reading Emap Gears Up For Breakfast Battle With Capital
ITV has confirmed that Graham Duff has been appointed managing director of its merged sales operation.Duff, currently chief executive of Granada Enterprises, will lead the integration of Carlton and Granada’s sales operations following the completion of their long awaited £4.5 billion merger early next year (see Advertising Industry Consulted On ITV Merger Remedy).The new role… Continue reading Duff Appointed To Head Up Merged ITV Sales House
New research has confirmed the increasing role of the media in shaping the moral and social values of children and teenagers.The Young People, Media and Personal Relationships study was commissioned by the ASA, the British Board of Film Classification, the ITC, the BSC and the BBC. It comprised over 100 interviews with 120 young people.The… Continue reading Research Confirms Children’s Reliance On Media
The future of food advertising to children has once again been called into doubt after the Government’s food watchdog launched a consultation to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity.The Food Standards Agency is inviting consumers to decide whether companies should be allowed to use celebrities to promote fast food, sugary drinks and snack brands… Continue reading Food Advertising To Children Could Face Ban
Emap’s fortnightly women’s magazine More is launching a viral email campaign which invites readers to download a virtual boyfriend.Readers will be emailed a link to a microsite, The desktop boyfriend then sends an email and photo every day. However, inevitably as the relationship unfolds, the boyfriend deteriorates and after two weeks an email from More… Continue reading More Launches Virtual Boyfriend Viral Campaign
Future Publishing has promoted Andy Sutcliffe to the position of publishing director of its London titles, which include Total Film, Bang and Metal Hammer.Sutcliffe, who was previously group publisher at Future, will take responsibility for building Future’s London portfolio. He will take overall responsibility for all London titles and work closely with Jacquie Duckworth, who… Continue reading Future Appoints Sutcliffe To Head Up London Titles
Granada Enterprises has successfully launched three new interactive advertising campaigns, reflecting its commitment to the medium.The ads, for Honda, Ford and BSkyB are the first to air on ITV1 and ITV2 since the broadcaster secured a deal with Sky Interactive to develop its interactive advertising portfolio (see ITV Launches New Interactive Platform For Viewers).The new… Continue reading ITV Unveils New Interactive Ads
The Daily Telegraph is launching a specially commissioned Christmas luxury goods supplement, sponsored by cruise liner group, Cunard.The 48-page stand alone magazine, put together by the Telegraph Magazine’s editorial team, was specially devised for Cunard and reflects the increasing popularity of sponsorship led editorial.The supplement will feature full-colour, full-page ads for luxury brands including Louis… Continue reading Telegraph Launches Luxury Christmas Supplement
The Radio Authority has awarded the new local licence for Glasgow to Saga 105.2 FM, after considering applications from thirteen contenders.Saga Radio will feature easy listening music, mixed with news and lifestyle oriented speech designed to cater for the tastes and interests of listeners aged 50 years and over.According to Saga, the adult population of… Continue reading Saga Secures Glasgow Licence
Debt-laden cable company Telewest was seen in the spotlight after revealing it has reduced its losses by 18% in the first nine months of the year (see Telewest Losses Narrow In Third Quarter). The news was greeted with scepticism in the market and the stock was seen down 11.11%.Elsewhere the BSkyB saga continued to dominate… Continue reading Sharewatch: Telewest Falls Despite Curbing Losses
