Sumner Redstone, chairman of Viacom, refused to rule out a bid for ITV at the Royal Television Society (RTS) dinner in London last night.Redstone was the keynote speaker at the dinner to present RTS Fellowships to Janie Grace, the controller of children’s programmes at ITV and Steve Hewlett, the Director of Programmes at Carlton Television.According… Continue reading Viacom Eyes Prospect Of ITV Takeover
Nat Mags has announced Simon Tiffin, who is current deputy editor of Harpers & Queen, is to replace Peter Howarth as editor of upmarket men’s monthly Esquire.Tiffin began his magazine career at rival men’s title GQ, where he worked as chief sub-editor and sports editor before becoming editor in 1998.Peter Howarth announced earlier this year… Continue reading New Editor For Esquire
The Daily Telegraph Magazine is to run a special campaign, which will feature upside-down ads, to promote Marks and Spencer’s food in the run-up to Christmas.The campaign will feature a variety of advertorials and a series of upside-down back cover ads which will appear to “take over” the magazine. According to the Telegraph: “The block… Continue reading Daily Telegraph Secures M & S Christmas Promotion
The media sector was mixed on Wednesday as traders awaited key interest rate decisions and after trading closed, the US Federal Reserve slashed rates by 0.5%, enhancing hopes of a similar move by the Bank of England today.Reuters was the market’s big story as a result of unusually heavy turnover in shares which prompted speculation… Continue reading Sharewatch
NTL UK’s managing director, Stephen Carter, has confirmed he is to step down from his role at the end of the year, prompting speculation that he is eyeing the chief executive role at Emap.Barclay Knapp, CEO of NTL said: “Over the past two years Stephen has achieved a great deal at NTL. We are now… Continue reading Stephen Carter To Step Down From NTL
Net losses at debt-laden cable operator, Telewest Communications, fell by 34% to £397 million during the third quarter of the year, the company announced in its interim financial results this morning.Whilst turnover rose by 4% to £1.0 billion and operating loss dropped by 25% to £187 million, the company’s debt has risen by 9% year… Continue reading Telewest Reduces Losses Ahead Of Restructure
The BBC has earmarked Sunday nights for big budget dramas with the announcement of two major projects on BBC1 and BBC2.The two historical adaptations, King Charles II and Byron, will be screened on Sunday nights in November 2003. The move could see the BBC dominating the key Sunday night viewing slot, which is traditionally very… Continue reading BBC Bags Sunday Night Drama Slot
Carlton and Granada are poised to take the plunge and propose a single ITV sales house to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), according to reports today.It is understood that the submission will arrive at the OFT at the end of the month. However, it is widely expected that any merger will be referred to… Continue reading ITV Ready To Push For Single Sales House
Viacom Outdoor is planning a new initiative which will see sponsored buskers across London Underground’s tube network.The outdoor agency is planning to create 25 licensed pitches at 12 central London tube stations. Viacom estimate the pitches could provide opportunities for around 300 buskers, who would play in shifts, for up to 13 hours a day.Viacom… Continue reading Viacom Outdoor Plans Sponsored Buskers
Emap has announced it is to invest £1 million in its weekly Nursing Times magazine, giving it a new look and a new editor.The re-vamp will be supported by an advertising campaign which will include news-stand promotions, direct mail, outdoor and radio ads throughout December. A second wave of promotions is scheduled to start in… Continue reading New Editor And New Look For Nursing Times
