New Publisher For IPC TV Listings Brands

IPC TX has appointed Mark Winterton as publisher of What’s on TV, whatsontv.co.uk, and TV easy, the compact listings title.

Winterton is currently intellectual property manager in IPC+, IPC’s licensing and syndication business, and heads up the central image database, IPC Images.

He completed the PPA diploma in publishing in 2005, as part of which he set up the Practical Parenting Awards which are now in their third year. During 2006, Winterton was seconded to work on Woman’s Own as publisher.

Charlie Meredith, publishing director of What’s on TV, whatsontv.co.uk and TV easy, said: “I am delighted that Mark will be working with me to drive our success in the TV guide value sector through our strong magazine brands, and on the web through our exciting new site.

“Mark has keen commercial instincts, a strong grasp of the TV market and proven ability to leverage brands into new spaces.”

Winterton said: “I am extremely excited to be working on these fantastic titles, particularly now as TX continues to extend its brands into new digital channels.

“I look forward to working with Charlie and the team, and am determined to play my part in the continued success of TX.”

He will take up his new role on 1 January 2008. His responsibilities will also include TX listings and forward planning.

At the last ABC’s, What’s On TV was the top title in the TV mag sector once again, although it suffered a circulation decline of almost 6% year on year (see ABC Results Jan-Jun 2007:TV Choice Closes Gap On What’s On TV).

TV easy was down by just over 16,000 copies year on year, giving it a circulation of almost 285,000.

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