Like it or loathe it, you can't dispute the Daily Mail's success as a money-making venture.
Indeed, all those who suggest that the newspaper business is dead should reconsider when they scan the business's new figures.
The Mail is part of a media group, incidentally, which includes Welsh titles such as the South Wales Evening Post, Llanelli Star and Carmarthen Journal.
Effective Communication MD Alastair Milburn pinged me a story link today which revealed that the Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) had reported a 23% leap in annual profits.
A key factor was a record performance at its Daily Mail and Metro newspapers. One of those freesheets is seen regularly by South Wales commuters.
DMGT's underlying earnings rose from £201m to £247m in the year to October 3 following a bounce in ad revenues and growth in the business publishing divisions.
DMGT's UK consumer businesses achieved a sharp improvement in profitability as a result of cost cuts and growth in national ad revenues. Major advertisers increasing their marketing spend.
Yes, DMGT's regional newspaper wing, Northcliffe Media, saw advertising turnover fall 7% since the end of the fiscal year, with a lower local authority spend a major factor - but group success shows that newspapers can still be tremendously robust vehicles for wealth generation.
Businesses: Ignore newspapers as a marketing tool at your peril.
Showing posts with label South Wales Evening Post. Show all posts
Showing posts with label South Wales Evening Post. Show all posts
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
South Wales tour so good for PR
The fine art of PR is being beautifully employed by the Institute of Directors in Wales today.
IoD director-general Miles Templeman is here all day for the Wales launch of a fabulous new scheme to promote social entrepreneurship.
And in the name of spreading the word he has a full-on schedule talking to members, journalists and associates across in Swansea and outside Cardiff.
It'll be a busy day but Miles has ensured that it's well planned - and he'll have strong support from everyone ranging from First Minister Carwyn Jones to IoD Wales director Robert Lloyd Griffiths.
Journalists due to interview him include South Wales Evening Post business correspondent Rupert Hall and Media Wales writer Robert Llewellyn Jones.
He has two meetings tabled before a 7.30am business breakfast at Swansea's Marriott Hotel, mid-morning meetings down the M4 at The Vale Hotel and then the Wales launch of the social entrepreneur scheme involving the IoD, Google and UnLtd.
It's a busy day for a busy fella - but time and effort invested in this way will bring much positive publicity for the IoD.
Job done!
IoD director-general Miles Templeman is here all day for the Wales launch of a fabulous new scheme to promote social entrepreneurship.
And in the name of spreading the word he has a full-on schedule talking to members, journalists and associates across in Swansea and outside Cardiff.
It'll be a busy day but Miles has ensured that it's well planned - and he'll have strong support from everyone ranging from First Minister Carwyn Jones to IoD Wales director Robert Lloyd Griffiths.
Journalists due to interview him include South Wales Evening Post business correspondent Rupert Hall and Media Wales writer Robert Llewellyn Jones.
He has two meetings tabled before a 7.30am business breakfast at Swansea's Marriott Hotel, mid-morning meetings down the M4 at The Vale Hotel and then the Wales launch of the social entrepreneur scheme involving the IoD, Google and UnLtd.
It's a busy day for a busy fella - but time and effort invested in this way will bring much positive publicity for the IoD.
Job done!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Mayor gets his teeth into PR
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| Swansea Lord Mayor Richard Lewis in today's South Wales Evening Post |
And that's good news for Swansea Council and the city in general.
It means that his 12-month stint as Lord Mayor is proving to be far from dull.
The councillor has enjoyed a colourful political career spanning several decades and has an eye for the media.
Soon after his May inauguration he was pictured with knotted hanky headgear to applaud Gower's beaches.
Today he's due to visit a conference at the Liberty Stadium, tomorrow an exhibition at the Grand Theatre.
Vampire
And this morning he makes the front of the South Wales Evening Post ... all made up and dressed as a vampire.
On page three, reporter Jason Evans tells us that the County Hall figurehead swapped the council chamber for the crypt to host a Halloween event.
The cellar of his official residence was transformed into a dungeon as around 70 guests enjoyed a fancy dress fund-raiser for charity.
Mood
A funeral home lent the Lord Mayor a coffin and Grand lighting experts helped create the mood.
Charities to benefit included the Air Training Corps and Splash, a project to build a swimming pool for children with special needs.
Happily, the Evening Post praises the effort.
In an opinion piece, they say: "In these austere times, questions are asked about the role and cost of the civic mayoralty. Councillor Lewis is providing some convincing answers."
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Welsh media’s Christmas call
Don’t look now but the South Wales media is after a seasonal slice of your marketing budget.
Most print titles and commercial broadcasters who service the Swansea Bay area have launched their seasonal sales campaigns.
Two cases in point are Real Radio and the South Wales Evening Post.
Real sponsorship guy Alessandro Galea was first off the blocks with his call for a backer for the Win a Dream Christmas promotion.
Profile raiser
This is a high-profile feature that runs through November and has been a profile raiser in the past for businesses such as Barratt Homes.
Real’s Win a Dream Christmas 2010 will see a string of listeners winning £100 and one scooping a £3,000 prize package including goodies such as a 42” plasma TV, a digital camera, a coffee machine, Nintendo Wii … and a 6ft Christmas tree.
As well as bags of on-air mentions, the main sponsor gets a strong presence on the promotion micro website.
Unveiled
The Evening Post, meanwhile, has just unveiled its festive rate card.
It covers the Post, Llanelli Star, Carmarthen Journal, Swansea Herald and free weekly insert the Neath Port Talbot Courier.
It reveals an onslaught of Christmas-themed ad features from now until the end of December.
The theme is The Magic of Christmas and feature titles include Here’s My Card, Looking Good, Winter Warmth and At Home.
There are healthy discounts for multiple advertisers and I’d be happy to talk through the deals with any interested business.
Most print titles and commercial broadcasters who service the Swansea Bay area have launched their seasonal sales campaigns.
Two cases in point are Real Radio and the South Wales Evening Post.
Real sponsorship guy Alessandro Galea was first off the blocks with his call for a backer for the Win a Dream Christmas promotion.
Profile raiser
This is a high-profile feature that runs through November and has been a profile raiser in the past for businesses such as Barratt Homes.
Real’s Win a Dream Christmas 2010 will see a string of listeners winning £100 and one scooping a £3,000 prize package including goodies such as a 42” plasma TV, a digital camera, a coffee machine, Nintendo Wii … and a 6ft Christmas tree.
As well as bags of on-air mentions, the main sponsor gets a strong presence on the promotion micro website.
Unveiled
The Evening Post, meanwhile, has just unveiled its festive rate card.
It covers the Post, Llanelli Star, Carmarthen Journal, Swansea Herald and free weekly insert the Neath Port Talbot Courier.
It reveals an onslaught of Christmas-themed ad features from now until the end of December.
The theme is The Magic of Christmas and feature titles include Here’s My Card, Looking Good, Winter Warmth and At Home.
There are healthy discounts for multiple advertisers and I’d be happy to talk through the deals with any interested business.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Video PR for Wales’ YouTube generation
If you didn't know it already, the future of PR across Wales is multi-media.
Public relations practitioners will continue to target traditional print and broadcast offerings to build reputations - but there's already much more besides.
Two days in the company of Nathalie McDermott, of On Road Media, reaffirmed this certainty.
Dedicated
One day was dedicated to podcasting - the art of delivering messages and starting conversations on the web through digital audio.
The other did the same for video blogging.
Both are important as businesses of all hues battle to drive traffic to their websites.
Important
I see the latter as most important such is the visual nature of modern life.
So video will now be integrated into my thinking on everything from networking events to media campaigns.
The opportunity came for a trial run on Saturday with a visit to South Gower RFC on behalf of Welsh law firm Peter Lynn and Partners, one of the club's sponsors.
Check out the release by clicking here and the video here. OK, so the video may not be Spielberg, but it's an important step in the evolution of my own services.
Hopefully too, an accompanying photo will be used soon in the South Wales Evening Post.
Public relations practitioners will continue to target traditional print and broadcast offerings to build reputations - but there's already much more besides.
Two days in the company of Nathalie McDermott, of On Road Media, reaffirmed this certainty.
Dedicated
One day was dedicated to podcasting - the art of delivering messages and starting conversations on the web through digital audio.
The other did the same for video blogging.
Both are important as businesses of all hues battle to drive traffic to their websites.
Important
I see the latter as most important such is the visual nature of modern life.
So video will now be integrated into my thinking on everything from networking events to media campaigns.
The opportunity came for a trial run on Saturday with a visit to South Gower RFC on behalf of Welsh law firm Peter Lynn and Partners, one of the club's sponsors.
Check out the release by clicking here and the video here. OK, so the video may not be Spielberg, but it's an important step in the evolution of my own services.
Hopefully too, an accompanying photo will be used soon in the South Wales Evening Post.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Welsh butcher enjoys his own recipe for PR fun
One of Swansea's finest proponents of grassroots PR is about to hang up his hotline to the Evening Post.
Roger Thomas has been one of the city's finest butchers but now plans to retire.
He'll be missed not only for his range of exquisite meats, pies and ready-made meals but also for his passion for publicity.
Being the owner of a small business is tough, not least when you're competing against the big boys who seem to have marketing budgets the size of a nation state's GDP.
But Roger simply got on with the job in hand, ensuring that Sketty-based Howard Thomas and Sons - the business launched by his father - achieved more than its fair share of photo stories in the Evening Post.
Topical
Rugby was his favourite topical hook. If Wales won a Grand Slam he'd create a sausage with ingredients favoured by each of the defeated opponents - beef for England, malt whisky for Scotland ...
Invariably, a Post reporter would hear about the new offering, see it as a fun way of illustrating a big story and send out a photographer. Roger and his staff would be pictured with a string of their new bangers.
Only this summer he was still at it. Roger's World Cup sausage was a South African-style concoction of beef, pork, coriander, nutmeg, Worcester sauce, vinegar, garlic and thyme.
I'm ashamed to say that the Media Master family failed to make the short trip to Frogmore Avenue. Our loss.
What Roger did show is that a little creativity and cheek can go a long way in getting news of your business out there. Well done, Roger - now you'll have more time to enjoy reading your bulky scrapbook of press cuttings!
Roger Thomas has been one of the city's finest butchers but now plans to retire.
He'll be missed not only for his range of exquisite meats, pies and ready-made meals but also for his passion for publicity.
Being the owner of a small business is tough, not least when you're competing against the big boys who seem to have marketing budgets the size of a nation state's GDP.
But Roger simply got on with the job in hand, ensuring that Sketty-based Howard Thomas and Sons - the business launched by his father - achieved more than its fair share of photo stories in the Evening Post.
Topical
Rugby was his favourite topical hook. If Wales won a Grand Slam he'd create a sausage with ingredients favoured by each of the defeated opponents - beef for England, malt whisky for Scotland ...
Invariably, a Post reporter would hear about the new offering, see it as a fun way of illustrating a big story and send out a photographer. Roger and his staff would be pictured with a string of their new bangers.
Only this summer he was still at it. Roger's World Cup sausage was a South African-style concoction of beef, pork, coriander, nutmeg, Worcester sauce, vinegar, garlic and thyme.
I'm ashamed to say that the Media Master family failed to make the short trip to Frogmore Avenue. Our loss.
What Roger did show is that a little creativity and cheek can go a long way in getting news of your business out there. Well done, Roger - now you'll have more time to enjoy reading your bulky scrapbook of press cuttings!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Village people on song for new challenge
Well done to Andrew Petherick for securing a tidy piece of positive media coverage for Swansea's Village Hotel.
He was phoned by South Wales Evening Post business reporter Rupert Hall late last week, the newspaper eager to record the imminent arrival of a new Premier Inn at Swansea's SA1 quarter.
Andrew's the general manager of the Village and was quick to articulate his confidence about the future. Yes, the economy's tough, he told Rupert, but the Village has much to offer.
Since it was established in SA1 more than three years ago it has built a fine reputation for its accommodation, food and drink and leisure club.
Andrew succeeded in getting Rupert to mention all these in his story which appeared as a page lead in the Business in the Bay section of yesterday's Post.
Morgans managed similar success albeit with quotes from a faceless "spokeswoman" but the Dragon missed out with a bland "refused to comment."
So good on yer, Andrew ... and thanks for coming to Effective Communication for a little advice.
Full story http://bit.ly/9UbJBr
He was phoned by South Wales Evening Post business reporter Rupert Hall late last week, the newspaper eager to record the imminent arrival of a new Premier Inn at Swansea's SA1 quarter.
Andrew's the general manager of the Village and was quick to articulate his confidence about the future. Yes, the economy's tough, he told Rupert, but the Village has much to offer.
Since it was established in SA1 more than three years ago it has built a fine reputation for its accommodation, food and drink and leisure club.
Andrew succeeded in getting Rupert to mention all these in his story which appeared as a page lead in the Business in the Bay section of yesterday's Post.
Morgans managed similar success albeit with quotes from a faceless "spokeswoman" but the Dragon missed out with a bland "refused to comment."
So good on yer, Andrew ... and thanks for coming to Effective Communication for a little advice.
Full story http://bit.ly/9UbJBr
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Fashion Addict returns with a big publicity opp
Eleri Walters is a dynamic bundle of energy and ideas. She's events manager at South West Wales Media and has loved her first year in the role.
We met yesterday to discuss one of her current major projects, creating the South Wales Evening Post's second Fashion Addict extravaganza. It's due in November and follows the roaring success of March's inaugural event.
A mightily impressive aspect of Fashion Addict is how SWWM staff promote it fully across their substantial portfolio. It was, perhaps, the most expansive promotional activity ever staged by the Post, its website http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/ and sister titles such as Swansea Life and Swansea Bay Business Life.
The knock-on effect for commercial backers must have been very handy.
The focal point of the forthcoming Fashion Addict will be a Swansea catwalk show highlighting the fashion world's winter collections. More than 1,000 guests are expected on the night, city boutiques and big name stores are already on board and promotional coverage is well under way. You can check out the Facebook page here.
From a PR and marketing perspective the early planning means a potential three months of coverage for those who hop aboard now. March's main sponsor, the Sancta Maria Hospital, has stood aside due to business changes so that leaves a huge opportunity for a successor who'd like a greatly raised profile in the months leading up to Christmas. The core audience will be Swansea, ages 25-45.
The main sponsor's branding, ads, advertorials, photos and other messages will appear regularly on SWWM platforms across southwest Wales and into southeast England.
There are also 10 VIP tickets for the show which, in itself, should be great fun and a superb networking opportunity.
I'll be preparing a brief for Effective Communication clients today. If you'd like more info just give me a shout.
Oh, and good luck, Eleri - I applaud the energy with which you're attacking this fun and sassy project.
We met yesterday to discuss one of her current major projects, creating the South Wales Evening Post's second Fashion Addict extravaganza. It's due in November and follows the roaring success of March's inaugural event.
A mightily impressive aspect of Fashion Addict is how SWWM staff promote it fully across their substantial portfolio. It was, perhaps, the most expansive promotional activity ever staged by the Post, its website http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/ and sister titles such as Swansea Life and Swansea Bay Business Life.
The knock-on effect for commercial backers must have been very handy.
The focal point of the forthcoming Fashion Addict will be a Swansea catwalk show highlighting the fashion world's winter collections. More than 1,000 guests are expected on the night, city boutiques and big name stores are already on board and promotional coverage is well under way. You can check out the Facebook page here.
From a PR and marketing perspective the early planning means a potential three months of coverage for those who hop aboard now. March's main sponsor, the Sancta Maria Hospital, has stood aside due to business changes so that leaves a huge opportunity for a successor who'd like a greatly raised profile in the months leading up to Christmas. The core audience will be Swansea, ages 25-45.
The main sponsor's branding, ads, advertorials, photos and other messages will appear regularly on SWWM platforms across southwest Wales and into southeast England.
There are also 10 VIP tickets for the show which, in itself, should be great fun and a superb networking opportunity.
I'll be preparing a brief for Effective Communication clients today. If you'd like more info just give me a shout.
Oh, and good luck, Eleri - I applaud the energy with which you're attacking this fun and sassy project.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
July 28's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Good News – A mining company has revealed Neath Valley expansion plans to safeguard more than 200 jobs and create an extra 45. Energybuild plans a new infrastructure at Aberpergwm Mine near Glynneath. Click
Bad News – Llanelli's £4.6m Technium Performance Engineering building employs just 27 people. It was meant to create 800 jobs with the centre itself accommodating up to 100. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Summer Fun - The No Fit State circus company will bring a spectacular aerial playground and open house programme of taster sessions, rehearsals and workshops to Pontardawe Recreational Fields from August 7-14. Click
Music Selection – Tunes played from 5-6am today included: Wet Wet Wet, Love Is All Around; Erasure, Sometimes; Kylie Minogue, Spinning Around; Carole King, It's Too Late; Ronan Keating, When You Say Nothing At All.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News 1 - Glamorgan CCC are to ban a group of around 20 supporters from home matches following abusive behaviour during Sunday's one-day win over Sussex at St Helen's, Swansea. The county said they were from Ynysygerwn CC, near Neath. Click
News 2 - Two artists are so worried about the plight of honey bees that they've formed a choir to sing a special piece of music based on bee sounds. It was being debuted at Swansea University yesterday with public events to come on August 6 and 9. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Good News – A mining company has revealed Neath Valley expansion plans to safeguard more than 200 jobs and create an extra 45. Energybuild plans a new infrastructure at Aberpergwm Mine near Glynneath. Click
Bad News – Llanelli's £4.6m Technium Performance Engineering building employs just 27 people. It was meant to create 800 jobs with the centre itself accommodating up to 100. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Summer Fun - The No Fit State circus company will bring a spectacular aerial playground and open house programme of taster sessions, rehearsals and workshops to Pontardawe Recreational Fields from August 7-14. Click
Music Selection – Tunes played from 5-6am today included: Wet Wet Wet, Love Is All Around; Erasure, Sometimes; Kylie Minogue, Spinning Around; Carole King, It's Too Late; Ronan Keating, When You Say Nothing At All.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News 1 - Glamorgan CCC are to ban a group of around 20 supporters from home matches following abusive behaviour during Sunday's one-day win over Sussex at St Helen's, Swansea. The county said they were from Ynysygerwn CC, near Neath. Click
News 2 - Two artists are so worried about the plight of honey bees that they've formed a choir to sing a special piece of music based on bee sounds. It was being debuted at Swansea University yesterday with public events to come on August 6 and 9. Click
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
July 27's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social Media Twitter Swansea
6.56am – KevJohnscymru: The Apple iPhone named as the 'Coolest Thing on the Planet' http://www.swanseasound.co.uk/blog?id=8014
9.02pm – SwanseaCouncil: Fancy winning some Ryder Cup Tickets? Find out how by looking at the 'News' section of our digital TV channel http://bit.ly/c9nWTR
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Print Western Mail Click
News 1 – It'll be a while before you can escape Alex Jones, the new BBC TV One Show presenter who hails from Ammanford. She's on at least four pages of today's Western Mail, including the front and on her own spread in the WM pull-out.
News 2 – Wales' first free park and share car scheme is about to stay open round the clock. Swansea Council says its free car park facility close to the M4's J46 will soon be open seven days a week.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News 1 – Difficulties with the planning process have seen the Swansea Valley's National Showcaves of Wales shelve a plan for hydro-electric power generation.
Typical ad break – Securahome conservatories, FRF Toyota, Autoglass, Safer Swansea Partnership, BT Vision.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – A wedding reveller sparked a 1am rescue operation by Port Talbot Lifeboat as he walked into the sea at Aberavon. He was described as being in "a highly intoxicated state." Click
Top ads – Super League at the Gnoll, Neath - Crusaders v Harlequins, Sat Aug 7 - Click. Samsung smartphones - Click.
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Links Twitter | Website
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social Media Twitter Swansea
6.56am – KevJohnscymru: The Apple iPhone named as the 'Coolest Thing on the Planet' http://www.swanseasound.co.uk/blog?id=8014
9.02pm – SwanseaCouncil: Fancy winning some Ryder Cup Tickets? Find out how by looking at the 'News' section of our digital TV channel http://bit.ly/c9nWTR
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Print Western Mail Click
News 1 – It'll be a while before you can escape Alex Jones, the new BBC TV One Show presenter who hails from Ammanford. She's on at least four pages of today's Western Mail, including the front and on her own spread in the WM pull-out.
News 2 – Wales' first free park and share car scheme is about to stay open round the clock. Swansea Council says its free car park facility close to the M4's J46 will soon be open seven days a week.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News 1 – Difficulties with the planning process have seen the Swansea Valley's National Showcaves of Wales shelve a plan for hydro-electric power generation.
Typical ad break – Securahome conservatories, FRF Toyota, Autoglass, Safer Swansea Partnership, BT Vision.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – A wedding reveller sparked a 1am rescue operation by Port Talbot Lifeboat as he walked into the sea at Aberavon. He was described as being in "a highly intoxicated state." Click
Top ads – Super League at the Gnoll, Neath - Crusaders v Harlequins, Sat Aug 7 - Click. Samsung smartphones - Click.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
July 14's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Video – Oops! Council workers are spotted throwing cut grass over a wall in Penclawdd, Gower - to the upset of local recycling supporters. Click
Features – The Evening Post now uploads many of its features supplements shortly after print publication. Check out last night's property guide here.
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Social Media - New online community What's It Like is being given a big push by Bay Radio. Lots of videos - slogan: "Lots of Reality: No hype." Click
Music – Last night's tunes included: Elton John - Your Song , Eagle-Eyed Cherry - Falling In Love Again,
Cutting Crew - I Just Died In Your Arms, Take That - A Million Love Songs, Jack Johnson - Better Together.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Issues - Listen again to Monday's Jamie & Louise show when the presenters discussed how Swansea-based Grwp Gwalia was using opera to highlight the growing problem of dementia care. Click here and fast-forward to 1:43:30.
Sport - Swansea City lost 2-0 in a friendly at Hereford United despite chances from Alan Tate, Stephen Dobbie, Nathan Dyer, Angel Rangel, David Cotterill, Shefki Kuqi, Gorka Pintado, Scott Donnelly and Casey Thomas. Click
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Links Twitter | Website
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
Video – Oops! Council workers are spotted throwing cut grass over a wall in Penclawdd, Gower - to the upset of local recycling supporters. Click
Features – The Evening Post now uploads many of its features supplements shortly after print publication. Check out last night's property guide here.
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Social Media - New online community What's It Like is being given a big push by Bay Radio. Lots of videos - slogan: "Lots of Reality: No hype." Click
Music – Last night's tunes included: Elton John - Your Song , Eagle-Eyed Cherry - Falling In Love Again,
Cutting Crew - I Just Died In Your Arms, Take That - A Million Love Songs, Jack Johnson - Better Together.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Issues - Listen again to Monday's Jamie & Louise show when the presenters discussed how Swansea-based Grwp Gwalia was using opera to highlight the growing problem of dementia care. Click here and fast-forward to 1:43:30.
Sport - Swansea City lost 2-0 in a friendly at Hereford United despite chances from Alan Tate, Stephen Dobbie, Nathan Dyer, Angel Rangel, David Cotterill, Shefki Kuqi, Gorka Pintado, Scott Donnelly and Casey Thomas. Click
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
July 8's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social media Twitter #Swansea
6.07am - stupid_tuesday: Up and preparing for 4N Swansea at the Village Hotel this morning - 160 mile round trip!
6.11am - sqfMelvin: Swansea City ... Who will replace Sousa at the Liberty Stadium?: The bookies hardly ever get it wrong - http://bit.ly/cee7L9
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - Solicitor Sophie Pincott, of Swansea-based Peter Lynn and Partners, is to undertake an arduous sponsored trek soon in aid of disability charity Scope. She'll be accompanied by city barrister Lucy Leader. Click
Arts – Geraint Morgan, aged 17, is the latest actor to portray Jesus. He has the lead role in this Saturday's two performances of 70s hit musical Godspell at the Grand Theatre, Swansea, by the Class Act Theatre School. Click
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Key local story - Swansea Bay politicians are calling for more to be done to save the Linamar car components plant after plans were announced to take its work to Mexico.
More local news - A new report claims that not enough is being done to exploit all opportunties created by the Welsh beer and cider industry. A comparison is drawn with the interest created in Ireland for drinks such as Guinness.
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Online Gower News Click
News No 1 - The annual Gower Show takes place on 1 August in the beautiful grounds of Penrice Castle Park, overlooking Oxwich Bay. Click
News No 2 – A celebration of country living will take place from today to Saturday from 10am-6pm at Cheriton Church, Gower. Tomorrow's attractions include a concert by the Trinity Choir and Friends. Click
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Links Twitter | Website
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social media Twitter #Swansea
6.07am - stupid_tuesday: Up and preparing for 4N Swansea at the Village Hotel this morning - 160 mile round trip!
6.11am - sqfMelvin: Swansea City ... Who will replace Sousa at the Liberty Stadium?: The bookies hardly ever get it wrong - http://bit.ly/cee7L9
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - Solicitor Sophie Pincott, of Swansea-based Peter Lynn and Partners, is to undertake an arduous sponsored trek soon in aid of disability charity Scope. She'll be accompanied by city barrister Lucy Leader. Click
Arts – Geraint Morgan, aged 17, is the latest actor to portray Jesus. He has the lead role in this Saturday's two performances of 70s hit musical Godspell at the Grand Theatre, Swansea, by the Class Act Theatre School. Click
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Broadcast The Wave Click
Key local story - Swansea Bay politicians are calling for more to be done to save the Linamar car components plant after plans were announced to take its work to Mexico.
More local news - A new report claims that not enough is being done to exploit all opportunties created by the Welsh beer and cider industry. A comparison is drawn with the interest created in Ireland for drinks such as Guinness.
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Online Gower News Click
News No 1 - The annual Gower Show takes place on 1 August in the beautiful grounds of Penrice Castle Park, overlooking Oxwich Bay. Click
News No 2 – A celebration of country living will take place from today to Saturday from 10am-6pm at Cheriton Church, Gower. Tomorrow's attractions include a concert by the Trinity Choir and Friends. Click
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Links Twitter | Website
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010
July 6's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
7.00am – EdwMayor1 ... Collins on the mend to fire Ospreys ambitions: “This year now is a massive one, not only for me personally ... http://bit.ly/9w3IPM
6.36am – BelTel_Sport ... Magilton ready for return to management with Swansea City: JIM Magilton is poised to return to football management... http://bit.ly/cEdaxE.
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Print Western Mail Click
Paulo – Gareth Southgate, an early favourite to become new Swansea City manager, has distanced himself from the vacancy.
Dylan – A new walking trail is being developed in Laugharne to celebrate the life and work of Dylan Thomas. A £12k grant will help the Laugharne Corporation in its plan.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – Trade union Unite is to take legal action against the Ford Motor Company, accusing it of mis-selling pensions to workers including hundreds from its former Swansea plant.
Commercial – Ads this morning included: Acorn Fencing, Swansea Regional Business Awards.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – A Gower 77-year-old has had her bid to quash her three-year Asbo rejected by a judge and two magistrates at Swansea Crown Court. Click
Awards – Evening Post advertisement director Lisa Cameron invites readers to the paper's first Women in Business Awards luncheon at the Mermaid Restaurant, Mumbles on 30 September. Click
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Links Twitter | Website
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
7.00am – EdwMayor1 ... Collins on the mend to fire Ospreys ambitions: “This year now is a massive one, not only for me personally ... http://bit.ly/9w3IPM
6.36am – BelTel_Sport ... Magilton ready for return to management with Swansea City: JIM Magilton is poised to return to football management... http://bit.ly/cEdaxE.
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Print Western Mail Click
Paulo – Gareth Southgate, an early favourite to become new Swansea City manager, has distanced himself from the vacancy.
Dylan – A new walking trail is being developed in Laugharne to celebrate the life and work of Dylan Thomas. A £12k grant will help the Laugharne Corporation in its plan.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – Trade union Unite is to take legal action against the Ford Motor Company, accusing it of mis-selling pensions to workers including hundreds from its former Swansea plant.
Commercial – Ads this morning included: Acorn Fencing, Swansea Regional Business Awards.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – A Gower 77-year-old has had her bid to quash her three-year Asbo rejected by a judge and two magistrates at Swansea Crown Court. Click
Awards – Evening Post advertisement director Lisa Cameron invites readers to the paper's first Women in Business Awards luncheon at the Mermaid Restaurant, Mumbles on 30 September. Click
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
June 29's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
Community – Swansea Sound has teamed up with South Wales Police to fight anti-social behaviour. The station is running a create-an-ad campaign for schoolchildren. Click
News – South Wales firefighters are concerned at the rising number of attacks on personnel. The figure stands at 24 in six months. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Police have kicked down doors across Neath and Port Talbot during a two-day blitz on suspected drug dealers. Operation Anvil also saw officers arrest people on suspicion of offences ranging from assault to shoplifting. Click
Most commented story – Six minutes on a sunbed left a Swansea 14-year-old so burned she had to take time off school, according to her mum. Comments include: She's your daughter, your responsibility, Peter, Swansea; Does she comply with other age-related laws such as smoking, drinking, driving? R, Swansea; Maybe this will teach the girl to follow the rules, Stuart, Swansea. Click
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
Community – Swansea Sound has teamed up with South Wales Police to fight anti-social behaviour. The station is running a create-an-ad campaign for schoolchildren. Click
News – South Wales firefighters are concerned at the rising number of attacks on personnel. The figure stands at 24 in six months. Click
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Police have kicked down doors across Neath and Port Talbot during a two-day blitz on suspected drug dealers. Operation Anvil also saw officers arrest people on suspicion of offences ranging from assault to shoplifting. Click
Most commented story – Six minutes on a sunbed left a Swansea 14-year-old so burned she had to take time off school, according to her mum. Comments include: She's your daughter, your responsibility, Peter, Swansea; Does she comply with other age-related laws such as smoking, drinking, driving? R, Swansea; Maybe this will teach the girl to follow the rules, Stuart, Swansea. Click
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
June 15's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
News – A hundred years ago today, Captain Scott set sail from Wales on his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole.
Commercial – Institute of Directors Wales director Robert Lloyd Griffiths makes his opinions known on the new Office for Budget Responsibility's first report on national finances. Pages 5 & 21.
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Broadcast Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News – A multi-million pound campaign is being launched today, aiming to get hundreds of Neath Port Talbot people back into work through social regeneration organsation NSA Strides. Click
Music – Songs from 6.45-7am today: Scissor Sisters, Fire With Fire; Texas, I Don't Want A Lover; Eternal, I Wanna Be The Only One; Girls Aloud, The Promise; Kings Of Leon, Sex On Fire.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Most commented story – Work on Swansea's European boulevard could start at the end of next year: I urge planners to visit Bath, a wonderful place to aspire to be, Tony, Mayals; Imagine a monorail system from Mumbles Pier to the West Pier, James, Killay; Why haven't the council and AMs fought to deliver heritage status to the Copperworks district? Gowerview, SA1. Click
Commercial – The local business services directory offered by Evening Post sister titles is a useful tool for tradespeople. Check it out ... and look forward to its expansion to south-west Wales. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
News – A hundred years ago today, Captain Scott set sail from Wales on his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole.
Commercial – Institute of Directors Wales director Robert Lloyd Griffiths makes his opinions known on the new Office for Budget Responsibility's first report on national finances. Pages 5 & 21.
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Broadcast Real Radio 105-106fm Click
News – A multi-million pound campaign is being launched today, aiming to get hundreds of Neath Port Talbot people back into work through social regeneration organsation NSA Strides. Click
Music – Songs from 6.45-7am today: Scissor Sisters, Fire With Fire; Texas, I Don't Want A Lover; Eternal, I Wanna Be The Only One; Girls Aloud, The Promise; Kings Of Leon, Sex On Fire.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
Most commented story – Work on Swansea's European boulevard could start at the end of next year: I urge planners to visit Bath, a wonderful place to aspire to be, Tony, Mayals; Imagine a monorail system from Mumbles Pier to the West Pier, James, Killay; Why haven't the council and AMs fought to deliver heritage status to the Copperworks district? Gowerview, SA1. Click
Commercial – The local business services directory offered by Evening Post sister titles is a useful tool for tradespeople. Check it out ... and look forward to its expansion to south-west Wales. Click
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
June 10's Swansea Bay Media Master
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Words - The long-awaited launch of a fast ferry service between Swansea and Ilfracombe has been put off until 2011.
Photo – Great shot of Amman Valley mine workers - in front of their quarry-style mega-trucks - celebrating a National Lottery syndicate win. The story's based on a Camelot press release and photocall organised by Effective Communication. More photo coverage in today's South Wales Evening Post and online at the BBC - http://bit.ly/cYp07g
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Gowerton schoolboy Rhys Hughes has been selected to be a climate change ambassador for Al Gore, former US Vice-President.
Ad break - Seat Leon, Days Motor Group, webuyanycar.com, Asda.
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Online Llanelli Town Click
Editorial - Burry Port Male Choir's annual concert takes place on 26 June in the town's Memorial Hall. Guests include South Korean tenor Jung Soo Yun and Anglesey soprano Llio Evans. Click
Media folk – Meet the people behind Llanelli Town: MD Eunydd Thomas, techncial director Jason Lovell, services director Jonathan Williams, PR officer Christopher Roberts, photographer Paul Gullick. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
Words - The long-awaited launch of a fast ferry service between Swansea and Ilfracombe has been put off until 2011.
Photo – Great shot of Amman Valley mine workers - in front of their quarry-style mega-trucks - celebrating a National Lottery syndicate win. The story's based on a Camelot press release and photocall organised by Effective Communication. More photo coverage in today's South Wales Evening Post and online at the BBC - http://bit.ly/cYp07g
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Gowerton schoolboy Rhys Hughes has been selected to be a climate change ambassador for Al Gore, former US Vice-President.
Ad break - Seat Leon, Days Motor Group, webuyanycar.com, Asda.
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Online Llanelli Town Click
Editorial - Burry Port Male Choir's annual concert takes place on 26 June in the town's Memorial Hall. Guests include South Korean tenor Jung Soo Yun and Anglesey soprano Llio Evans. Click
Media folk – Meet the people behind Llanelli Town: MD Eunydd Thomas, techncial director Jason Lovell, services director Jonathan Williams, PR officer Christopher Roberts, photographer Paul Gullick. Click
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
June 9's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Most commented story: Domestic abuse workers are concerned about a planning application which could bring a Swansea lap dancing club, warning “it'll be your sisters and your daughters going to work there”. Click
Sport – The Ospreys have been handed a cruel draw in next season’s Heineken Cup, in a group with cash-laden Toulon, former European champions Munster and English side London Irish. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Top event - The Swansea Junior Bike Ride, for Shelter Cymru, will take place in Singleton Park, Swansea, on Sunday, June 27. Alberto Culver are key supporters. Click
Music – This morning's songs included The Jacksons' Shake Your Body, the Pointer Sisters' Slow Hand and 10CC's I'm Mandy, Fly Me. Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Sounds - Opera fans got the chance to sing along to Carmen in Swansea last night when Gareth Malone, from BBC Two's The Choir, led an event live from London as it was beamed to big screens around the UK. Click
Words - Acclaimed Welsh author Rachel Trezise, fresh from the Guardian Hay Festival, will talk about writing and her latest work at Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery this Friday, June 11. Click
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Most commented story: Domestic abuse workers are concerned about a planning application which could bring a Swansea lap dancing club, warning “it'll be your sisters and your daughters going to work there”. Click
Sport – The Ospreys have been handed a cruel draw in next season’s Heineken Cup, in a group with cash-laden Toulon, former European champions Munster and English side London Irish. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Top event - The Swansea Junior Bike Ride, for Shelter Cymru, will take place in Singleton Park, Swansea, on Sunday, June 27. Alberto Culver are key supporters. Click
Music – This morning's songs included The Jacksons' Shake Your Body, the Pointer Sisters' Slow Hand and 10CC's I'm Mandy, Fly Me. Click
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
Sounds - Opera fans got the chance to sing along to Carmen in Swansea last night when Gareth Malone, from BBC Two's The Choir, led an event live from London as it was beamed to big screens around the UK. Click
Words - Acclaimed Welsh author Rachel Trezise, fresh from the Guardian Hay Festival, will talk about writing and her latest work at Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery this Friday, June 11. Click
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
June 2's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Nick Hewer, a TV sidekick of Lord Alan Sugar, will be in Swansea as guest speaker at the city's Business Club Diamond Jubilee Lunch on June 11. Tickets: lwilliams@effcom.co.uk. Click
Sport – Olympic and Paralympic champions dabbled in unusual sports to launch National School Sport Week in London. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - Top 3 events: Swansea Museum's Skin Deep, featuring skin decoration and adornment from its early history to the present day; Piaf with Swansea'a Fluellen Theatre Company at the Grand Theatre until June 5; Grand Charity Night for Lucy's Dream, Cwmfelin Club, Swansea, today (Weds) 7pm.
Music – Last night's top 5 tunes: Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Jason Mraz - I'm Yours,
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy, Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved, Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - Don't miss this enchanting video marking 75 years of a great Swansea institution - the Welsh School of Architectural Glass. Click
Music - Swansea's Mal Pope tells BBC Radio Wales about a scheme involving Only Men Aloud which aims to encourage young male voice choirs. Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Nick Hewer, a TV sidekick of Lord Alan Sugar, will be in Swansea as guest speaker at the city's Business Club Diamond Jubilee Lunch on June 11. Tickets: lwilliams@effcom.co.uk. Click
Sport – Olympic and Paralympic champions dabbled in unusual sports to launch National School Sport Week in London. Click
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Bay Radio 102.1fm Click
Editorial - Top 3 events: Swansea Museum's Skin Deep, featuring skin decoration and adornment from its early history to the present day; Piaf with Swansea'a Fluellen Theatre Company at the Grand Theatre until June 5; Grand Charity Night for Lucy's Dream, Cwmfelin Club, Swansea, today (Weds) 7pm.
Music – Last night's top 5 tunes: Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Jason Mraz - I'm Yours,
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy, Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved, Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music.
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BBC Cymru Wales Click
News - Don't miss this enchanting video marking 75 years of a great Swansea institution - the Welsh School of Architectural Glass. Click
Music - Swansea's Mal Pope tells BBC Radio Wales about a scheme involving Only Men Aloud which aims to encourage young male voice choirs. Click
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June 1's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
News – The private company which operates the Severn bridges has raised nearly £226m over the past three years - but spent only £15m on essential maintenance on the original crossing's damaged cables.
Commercial – Great Waterstones hook-up with today's WM lifestyle pull-out ... 25 top summer reads listed and detailed, including Look Back in Hunger by Jo Brand, The Return Journey by Maeve Binchy and Oh, Carol! by Carol McGiffin.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – Dyfed-Powys Police arrested eight people in Pembrokeshire after an illegal rave in Dale.
Commercial – Typical ad break: Days Ford, Digital Radio, Splenda, Leekes, Enterprise 2000, Mercedes Benz.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Canadian singer Celine Dion, 42, is reportedly pregnant with twins after her sixth attempt at IVF, according to the Evening Post's Daily Mail sister site. Click
Comment – Gavin Henson and Charlotte Church are said to be devastated following the break up of their five-year relationship: "I feel sorry for these youngsters who've had to deal with the weight of expectation from the Welsh public and massive press intrusion," says Mayals' Tony Buckleigh. "Yes, they may be wealthy but we all know wealth can't buy happiness. I wish them well and hope they will be able to perform on the big stage and remind us all why they became household names in the first place." Click
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print Western Mail Click
News – The private company which operates the Severn bridges has raised nearly £226m over the past three years - but spent only £15m on essential maintenance on the original crossing's damaged cables.
Commercial – Great Waterstones hook-up with today's WM lifestyle pull-out ... 25 top summer reads listed and detailed, including Look Back in Hunger by Jo Brand, The Return Journey by Maeve Binchy and Oh, Carol! by Carol McGiffin.
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Broadcast Swansea Sound 1170mw Click
News – Dyfed-Powys Police arrested eight people in Pembrokeshire after an illegal rave in Dale.
Commercial – Typical ad break: Days Ford, Digital Radio, Splenda, Leekes, Enterprise 2000, Mercedes Benz.
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Online South Wales Evening Post Click
News – Canadian singer Celine Dion, 42, is reportedly pregnant with twins after her sixth attempt at IVF, according to the Evening Post's Daily Mail sister site. Click
Comment – Gavin Henson and Charlotte Church are said to be devastated following the break up of their five-year relationship: "I feel sorry for these youngsters who've had to deal with the weight of expectation from the Welsh public and massive press intrusion," says Mayals' Tony Buckleigh. "Yes, they may be wealthy but we all know wealth can't buy happiness. I wish them well and hope they will be able to perform on the big stage and remind us all why they became household names in the first place." Click
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
May 27's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - Fed-up residents claim they are being verbally abused by DVLA staff using their Llangyfelach street as a car park.
Key ads – Page 1, Tempo clothing and Rowberry fashion; Page 3,Village Hotel, Swansea; Page 5, TW Thomas bathrooms.
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Online South Wales Guardian Click
News - Free to a good home: one 20ft-high 30ft-long brontosaurus that lived 150 million years ago ... staff at Dan yr Ogof Showcaves Centre For Wales want to hear from anyone who fancies having this massive model in their back garden. Click
Ads – Key home page ads: Disneyland Paris, Pressure Washer Services, Pontardawe, Stephens Fuel Oil, Sims Group, Gorslas.
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Broadcast Scarlet FM Click
News - Work has been carried out at Llanelli's Delta Lakes to improve and preserve the habit of under-threat mammal the water vole. Those involved included Keep Wales Tidy.
Ads - Typical ad break: Tile & Bath Co Wales, Splenda low-calorie sweetener, Carmarthenshire Community Safety Partnership, JD Sports Llanelli.
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Print South Wales Evening Post Click
News - Fed-up residents claim they are being verbally abused by DVLA staff using their Llangyfelach street as a car park.
Key ads – Page 1, Tempo clothing and Rowberry fashion; Page 3,Village Hotel, Swansea; Page 5, TW Thomas bathrooms.
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Online South Wales Guardian Click
News - Free to a good home: one 20ft-high 30ft-long brontosaurus that lived 150 million years ago ... staff at Dan yr Ogof Showcaves Centre For Wales want to hear from anyone who fancies having this massive model in their back garden. Click
Ads – Key home page ads: Disneyland Paris, Pressure Washer Services, Pontardawe, Stephens Fuel Oil, Sims Group, Gorslas.
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Broadcast Scarlet FM Click
News - Work has been carried out at Llanelli's Delta Lakes to improve and preserve the habit of under-threat mammal the water vole. Those involved included Keep Wales Tidy.
Ads - Typical ad break: Tile & Bath Co Wales, Splenda low-calorie sweetener, Carmarthenshire Community Safety Partnership, JD Sports Llanelli.
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