This bulletin brings you a selection of the most important changes made in Mediadisk in the last week.
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- BBC Two and Vision Productions were awarded two Foreign Press Association (FPA) Media Awards on 25th November for their documentaries, This World and Wonderland. TV Feature Story of the Year went to This World: The Boys From Baghdad High, (Renegade Pictures Ltd) and Travel and Tourism Story of the Year: TV & Radio was presented to Wonderland: The End Of The World Bus Tour (BBC Vision Productions). Janice Hadlow, Controller of BBC Two, said: "I am delighted that our documentary strands This World and Wonderland have been recognised with these fantastic FPA Media Awards, they are a tribute to all the hard work and sheer brilliance of everyone involved."
National Newspapers – People Moves
- At The Observer Robert McCrum returned from leave on Monday 17th November to his role as Assistant Editor, Books. Robert can be contacted at robert.mccrum@observer.co.uk
Regional Newspapers
- Trinity Mirror has announced plans to cut 78 posts in the North West of England and North Wales. The company are to cut 59 editorial posts, 16 drivers and 3 supervisors at its Huddersfield transport department, as the Huddersfield Daily Examiner moves to overnight production
People Moves
News and Photo Agencies
- Guzelian, a news and feature photography agency serving UK national newspapers and worldwide markets, has moved address. The company is now based at Cathedral House, 26-28 Church Bank, Bradford BD1 4DZ with the telephone number now being 01274 737222. Managing Director Asadour Guzelian can be contacted via pictures@guzelian.co.uk
Stops and Starts
- craftbubble.com, a social networking website for craft enthusiasts to share their knowledge, meet fellow crafters and display their work, launched on 13th November. The website is aimed at crafters from all disciplines looking to meet like minded crafters. Online Editor Anna Davenport can be contacted at annadavenport@originpublishing.co.uk
People Moves
- Journalist Cherry Butler is to leave 50connect.co.uk, a lifestyle website for those over fifty years old, on 28th November. Furthermore, Editor Rachael Hannan recently left her role with no replacement expected. The new content team for the website are Journalists Mark O'Haire and Emily Bird who can be contacted at mohaire@50connect.com and ebird@50connect.com respectively
- Monthly international lifestyle magazine Wallpaper* recently appointed Daniel Bennetts as Associate Publisher. Daniel can be contacted via contact@wallpaper.com
- At Wallpaper*, Ben Giles was recently appointed as Publisher of the publication’s website and can be contacted at ben_giles@wallpaper.com
Publisher Changes
- Book and Magazine Collector, a monthly magazine containing feature articles about rare and collectable publications, has changed publishers from Diamond Publishing to Warners Group. Subsequently, editorial and advertising are now based at 5th Floor 31-32 Park Row, Leeds LS1 5JD. Editor Chris Peachment can be contacted via editor@bookandmagazinecollector.co.uk
Address Changes
- Magicalia Ltd, publisher of Junior, Practical Parenting and Two Wheels Only, moved address on 24th November. The company is now based at 15-18 White Lion Street, Islington, London N1 7PD
Stops and Starts
- Fleet Industry Confidential (FIC), an electronic publication covering new car launches, news, feature information and statistical data on fleet motors, is to launch on 5th January 2009. The title will be aimed at people working within the fleet industry itself, rather than end-user fleet operators. Editor Steve Moody can be contacted at steve@stevemoodycommunications.co.uk
- Property People Portal and Property People Focus, publications focusing on housing industry news, have ceased publishing. The titles were published by Property People J V Ltd and edited by Aura Hargreaves
People Moves
- Chris Hughes, formerly Senior Corporate Reporter at Financial Times, joined breakingviews on Monday 24th November as Senior Editor. Chris can be contacted at chris.hughes@breakingviews.com
- Professor Rune Todnem By has replaced Professor Colin Carnall as Editor of Journal of Change Management, a quarterly publication covering business in changing markets. Rune will officially join the title in January but can be reached now at rby@qmu.ac.uk
Address Changes
- Dewberry Redpoint Ltd, publisher of Cost Sector Catering, Eat Out, FD, Foodservice Update, The London Source and Stockpot, has moved address. The company is now based at Progressive House, 2 Maidstone Road, Sidcup DA14 5HZ with the main telephone number changing to 0845 000 2500
- Landor Publishing, publisher of titles such as Cinema Business and Local Transport Today, has moved address. The company is now based at 359 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY. The telephone and fax numbers are 0845 270 7901 and 0845 270 7960 respectively
Ofcom have announced they have received 48 applications from community radio stations for a full time licence for the East and South East England region. This is the highest number of applications this year as there were more than the 31 applications for a community radio licence in January covering the West Midlands, East Midlands and Lincolnshire
National Broadcast – People Moves
- Richard Klein has been appointed as Controller of BBC Four, replacing Janice Hadlow who has been appointed as Controller of BBC Two. Richard’s start date is yet to be confirmed, when he joins he will be contactable via Channel Executive David Okuefuna at david.okuefuna@bbc.co.uk
Schedule Changes
- From 12th January BBC Radio 5 Live is extending The Breakfast Programme, presented by Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, to include an hour-long phone in slot between 9:00 and 10:00. Subsequently The Midday News, presented by Aasmah Mir, will cease airing. Aasmah is expected to continue presenting a variety of programmes at the station. Victoria Derbyshire, whose show features phone-ins, interviews, news and sport, will move forward an hour and will air between 10:00 and 13:00. BBC Radio 5 Live’s planning desk can be contacted via uknewsplan@bbc.co.uk
Regional Broadcast - Stops and Starts
- Canalside Community Radio, a station broadcasting in the Borough of Macclesfield, is to launch on 4th December. The station will broadcast news, community events and issues relevant to the area. The station can be contacted at office@ccr-fm.co.uk
- Radio Tircoed, a station broadcasting in Tircoed, Penllergaer, Pontardulais, Gorseineon Pontlliw, is to launch on 1st December. The station will broadcast a wide range of programming in Welsh and English with original features including children's stories, local documentaries, topical chat and music from all decades and genres. The production team can be contacted at dj@radiotircoed.com
Address Changes
- Heart 106.2 (London), a station broadcasting adult contemporary music with regular news bulletins in London, is to move address on 9th December. The station will be based at 30 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LA. Head of News Jonathan Richards can be contacted at newsroom@lbc.co.uk
- Shannon Denny is a freelance journalist with specialist interests in design, travel, food, fashion and beauty. She regularly contributes to The Guide Magazine, The Hill, Living South and SouthWest and occasionally to North Magazine and NorthWest magazine. Shannon’s website is located at www.shannondenny.com and she is contactable at shannon@shannondenny.com
- Sally Whittle is a freelance journalist with a specialist interest in human resources. She regularly contributes to Children & Young People Now, Computing, The Guardian, Health Service Journal, Human Resources, Public Servant, Third Sector and VS magazine and occasionally to @HOME, AccountingWEB.co.uk, Director, IT Training and The Independent. Sally’s website is located at www.sallywhittle.co.uk and she can be contacted via mail@sallywhittle.co.uk
- Andy Wilson is a freelance journalist and member of the Cricket Writers’ Club. He regularly contributes to BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Manchester, Manchester Evening News, PA News, Rugby League World and The Wisden Cricketer and occasionally to BBC local radio, Sky Sports TV, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live. Andy can be contacted by post at 21 Brundretts Road, Manchester M21 9DA
- Freelance journalist Rosamund Witcher has completed her nine-week stint as Contributing Editor (Entertainment) of ELLE. Subsequently she is now available for commissions, particularly interviews, film reviews and features. Previously, Rosamund was Deputy Entertainment Editor of Grazia, and has written on a freelance basis for Empire, The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, Marie Claire and Dazed & Confused. Rosamund can be contacted at rosamund.witcher@gmail.com
- Jonathan Wright is a freelance journalist with specialist interests in television, film and literature. He contributes to various Future Publishing titles as well as regularly to BBC Focus, BBC History Magazine, The Guardian, SFX and Countryfile and occasionally to T3 and Total Film. Jonathan can be contacted at stagename@blueyonder.co.uk