Hachette, which last month paid £40 million for Attic Futura (see Hachette Buys Attic Futura For £40 Million) is planning to become an increasingly significant UK player by consolidating its advertising operations.The group is believed to have received the go-ahead to build an advertising sales house in the UK for it’s portfolio of titles. A… Continue reading Hachette Set To Build Advertising Powerhouse
The latest figures from ABC for National Newspaper circulation reflect a relatively static picture of newspaper circulation throughout August. Month on month circulation declined by 0.3%.The worst fall in percentage terms was seen at the Sunday Express, which extended it’s losses month-on-month by 7.5%. The title has been coutrting controversy since it was taken over… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up – August 2002
Peter Howarth is stepping down as editor of Natmags’ men’s lifestyle magazine Esquire after six years.Howarth, who has guided Esquire through a difficult period for men’s magazines, will continue as editor for the next three months, but will step down in December to pursue other opportunities.Commenting on his departure, Natmags’ managing director, Duncan Edwards, said:… Continue reading Esquire Editor Jumps Ship After Six Years
The latest ABC figures for National Newspaper circulation reflect a relatively positive picture of newspaper circulation throughout August. Month on month circulation increased by 1.6% overall.The worst falls in percentage terms were seen at the Daily Record and the Financial Times. At the other end of the scale, Sport First increased its circulation by 35.1%… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up – August 2002
Rivals Digital Media has secured the contract to create tailored SMS services for The Carphone Warehouse and The Link for the second year running.The digital media company has created two improved variations of its ‘Goalflash’ football package, which provides mobile phone users with league-table updates and team line-up information. Football fans can subscribe to a… Continue reading Rivals Cashes In On Growing Demand For SMS Packages
The latest ABC figures for National Newspaper circulation reflect a relatively positive picture of newspaper circulation throughout August. Month on month circulation increased by 1.6% overall.The worst fall in percentage terms was seen at the Daily Record, which extended it’s losses month-on-month by 10.3%. The Financial Times was close behind, dropping 4.3% to 439,423. At… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up – August 2002
Week on week analysis of the media sector reflects a turbulent week for heavy-weight stocks, hit by profit taking on Wall Street in anticipation of investors increasingly bearish outlook as the anniversary of September 11th approaches.High-profile decliners include Capital Radio, which has suffered over the past week on rumours breakfast show DJ, Chris Tarrant, will… Continue reading Sharewatch
The number of UK households using broadband internet connections is lower than in any other country in Europe, according to the latest research from Nielsen//NetRatings.The figures released today show that just 9% of UK households have a high-speed internet connection, compared to 39% in Germany, 33% in Sweden and 17% in France, where the overall… Continue reading UK Lags Behind Europe In Broadband Up-Take
Smirnoff is making its first move into programme sponsorship and is teaming up with the Channel 4 show Faking It.The new series begins in September and ten new episodes will follow, running through to early December. Commenting on the deal, Dan Johns, communications planning director of the Smirnoff account at Carat, said: “Both Faking It… Continue reading Channel 4 Fakes It With Smirnoff Sponsorship
Global market research firm, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), has posted a strong set of first half financial results, with pre-tax profits rising by 10.9% to £19.0 million year on year.Chief executive, Mike Kirkham, said that market conditions have been more difficult than had been expected. Nevertheless, TNS’ business performed ‘resiliently’ in the six months to… Continue reading Taylor Nelson Sofres Shows Good H1 Figures, Despite Difficult Markets
