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IAN ABBOTT NAMED EDITOR OF TVTIMES
March 28, 2006
IPC tx managing director Philippa Brown today announces the appointment of Ian Abbott as editor of iconic TV weekly, TVTimes.
Ian's experience of the TV weeklies market, and of one of the UK's best-loved brands TV Times, is second to none. Most recently he has been acting editor of TVTimes, prior to which he was deputy editor for three years. Ian started his career in newspapers before moving to magazines. He was part of the launch team of TV & Satellite Week and has also worked on new magazine development for two years.
Philippa says: Ian is quite simply the perfect candidate for this prestigious role. As acting editor, and before that deputy editor, he knows the magazine, its hugely talented team, and its audience better than anyone. With TVTimes blossoming following its recent redesign, Ian's appointment is testament to how delighted we are with the New Look TV Times well done Ian and the team!
After major research and development, TVTimes launched an editorial refresh earlier this year, revealing a modern and vibrant new look, with a clear vision of what today's reader wants from their favourite television magazine. There's even greater emphasis on big star interviews, more soap coverage than any other TV weekly title, and the most easy to use digital listings for simpler navigation. TVTimes is positioned in the premium sector as a quality TV weekly magazine, popular with all the family.
Ian adds: I'm proud and delighted to have the chance to lead a great team on a fabulous magazine."
Ian begins his new role on TVTimes on March 28.
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Editors' Notes:
TVTimes is one of the UK's best-known magazine brands, with over fifty years of TV heritage. It enjoys an excellent reputation within the TV industry and has enviable access to Britain's favourite stars and their programmes.
IPC tx is the TV weeklies division of IPC Media. At the heart of British television, tx is the home to the UK's biggest-selling magazine, What's on TV. Its market-leading portfolio also includes TVTimes, TV & Satellite Week, Soaplife - and IPC's latest launch, TV easy. Its magazines are in the fabric of the lives of millions of consumers across the UK.
For further information, please contact Chris Taylor, head of media relations. Tel: 020 7261 5276 or email chris_taylor@ipcmedia.com
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