Ministers under pressure to block NI stake in MacKenzie bid for Talk Radio

Article Abstract:

News International has been asked to be ousted from the Talk Radio consortium after an early day motion was called by Nicholas Winterton MP. The move follows NI's stake in Kelvin MacKenzie's proposed offer for Talk Radio. Media Secretary Chris Smith and Trade & Industry Secretary Margaret Beckett have been asked by the Conservative MP to act on the motion, which means that the issue should be aired and that pressure should be put on the ministers. Winterton, who is also chairman of the all-party media group, sought for a full public and parliamentary discussions on the issue.

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Has been asked to be ousted from the Talk Radio consortium after an early day motion was called by Nicholas Winterton MP

Public affairs, News International PLC, Article

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Happy talking

Article Abstract:

A survey by Rajar found that nine out of 10 Britons listen to the radio at least once each week to reach 23.1 hours per week during spring 1999 compared with 85% of Britons listening 20.7 hours during spring 1998.

Market share, Statistical Data Included, Industry Overview, Evaluation, Services, Radio broadcasting industry, Rajar

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Station profile: Key 103 Manchester

Article Abstract:

Key 103 radio DJ Mike Toolan shares his personal music preferences and the experiences he has had in the radio broadcasting business. A short profile of Key 103 is also included.

Interview, Disc jockeys, Company overview, Toolan, Mike

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