IPC Tx Appoints New Publisher

IPC tx has announced the appointment of Richard Coles as publisher of TV Times, TV & Satellite Week and Soaplife.

Coles replaces Natalie Bell, who is moving on to What’s On TV and TV Easy as publisher.

Philippa Brown, IPC tx managing director, said: “Richard is an extremely talented publisher and I’m delighted to appoint someone of his calibre to the role. This is a great portfolio of titles and I’m confident that Richard will drive them to further success.”

Coles added: “This is a really exciting time to be publishing some of IPC Media’s biggest brands and ensuring their continued success.

“TV Times has just had a high-profile relaunch and TV & Satellite Week is brilliantly placed to take advantage of the forthcoming digital TV switchover. And with Soaplife writing about the biggest stars of some of the biggest shows on UK TV, I can’t wait to be able to legitimately talk about great telly all day at work!”

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