We have launched a new company Onboard TV Limited which will provide an advertising service on over 50 plasma screens installed on Wightlink’s ferries and FastCats sailing between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. Wightlink TV will potentially reach over four million foot passengers and motorists per annum travelling between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

To find out more please visit Onboard TV.

An interesting radio interview on BBC Radio Four’s show ‘Excess Baggage’ looking at nation brands. “Sandi Toksvig is joined by travel writer and publisher, Hilary Bradt and nation branding expert, Simon Anholt to discuss the role governments, tourist boards and even ‘unofficial’ guidebooks play in making-over and marketing national identities.”

The Irish Times reports that a board has been appointed to carryout a review of the Tourism Ireland brand.  The ‘brand’ has been seen as an important part in attracting tourists to Ireland – reaching record numbers in 2006.

Design Week writes that English Heritage is rolling out new brand guidelines and a slightly revised visual identity. The result is a 32 page booklet produced by Aqueduct.