RTL, the pan-European television group owned by Bertelsmann, has quashed speculation linking it with a takeover move for either Carlton or Granada. It will instead concentrate on developing its Channel 5 subsidiary.According to a report in the Financial Times, Didier Bellens, RTL chief executive, is set to increase programme spending at the channel in an… Continue reading RTL Rules Out ITV Acquisitions
Former TV and radio presenter, Chris Evans, has announced his return to broadcasting by revealing plans to buy a stake in a British TV channel.Speaking at this year’s Guardian Edinburgh International TV Festival, the ex-Big Breakfast presenter, who was sacked from Virgin Radio just over a year ago, said he has been talking to venture… Continue reading GEITF 2002: Evans Announces Return To UK Media
Dating Direct has struck revenue-sharing deals with Emap to provide the online versions of its New Woman and Red magazines with access to its dating database.The deal will see links to the internet dating agency, which has around 350,000 registered users, appear as integrated channels and features on the websites. Users will be able to… Continue reading Dating Direct Scores Revenue Sharing Deals With Emap
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against a Calvin Klein perfume poster on the grounds it was sexually suggestive.The poster depicted semi-naked models kissing, whilst holding a bottle of the perfume, and was similar to previous Calvin Klein poster campaigns.The ASA received a total of 35 complaints about the image, both from members… Continue reading ASA Upholds Complaint Against Calvin Klein
Media Stocks put in a solid performance across the board on Wednesday, uplifted by a strong finish to Wall Street’s Wednesday session.Industry heavyweight Carlton remained in focus after signing a deal with US production company Gurin. The move reflects the growing trend of US producers sourcing reality television and game show ideas from Europe, Carlton… Continue reading Sharewatch
The new Tate magazine, due to be relaunched next month, will carry consumer advertising on its pages for the first time.Condé Nast will now publish the magazine, which was previously published by Spafax publishing. The re-vamped magazine is designed to appeal to a wide ranging audience and will be also be distributed internationally.The revamped magazine… Continue reading New Tate Magazine To Carry Advertising
Outdoor Advertising agency Mobile Media is using a team of scooters to promote Sainsbury’s supermarket with a series of highly targeted local campaigns.Sainsbury is the first advertiser to use the scooters, which display two 6-sheet posters back to back. The supermarket is to use the bikes to target pedestrians in specific areas to promote store… Continue reading Sainsbury Uses Mobile Media Scooters For Promotion
Hachette Filipacchi has announced an end to its joint ventures with Emap, following its purchase of Attic Futura (see Hachette Buys Attic Futura For £40 Million).The split will see Hachette keep it’s trademark Elle brand which includes Elle Decoration and Elle Girl. However the future of Red magazine is still hanging in the balance. Marie… Continue reading Red’s Future Uncertain After Emap And Hachette Split
The indebted cable operator, Telewest Communications has announced the appointment of a new finance director to lead it through a period of financial restructuring.Mark Luiz moves from his current position as chief operating officer to succeed Charles Burdick, who was promoted to managing director earlier this month. Luiz is charged with the task of reducing… Continue reading Luiz To Manage Telewest Finances
Future Publishing is launching a £1 million marketing campaign to promote its PC magazine portfolio in the run up to Christmas.The marketing drive will include additional covermounts, special packaging and point of sale promotions in PC Format, PC Plus and Microsoft Windows XP magazine.The seasonal promotion aims to raise awareness of PC magazines in the… Continue reading Future Publishing Plans £1 Million PC Marketing Drive
