The UK’s display advertising market grew by just 0.7% in the first quarter of the year, but is set to steadily improve over the next year, according to the latest forecast figures from the Advertising Association (AA). Display expenditure was £2.0 billion in Q1 2003, the lowest level since the first quarter of 2002. Spend… Continue reading Advertising Association Quarterly Display Forecasts
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The cost of unmetered dial-up internet access could be reduced by service providers, following an order by Oftel that will force BT to bring down the amount it charges operators to use its network. Following an investigation into BT’s charging practice, the telecommunications watchdog is forcing the company to reduce its fees by 17%. Oftel… Continue reading Oftel’s BT Ruling Should Bring Down Dial-Up Internet Costs
The European Commission is prepared to take steps to stop BSkyB retaining exclusive live rights to English Premiership football matches, according to weekend press speculation. Broadcasting contracts are now up for renewal and in a bid to allay charges of anti-competitive behaviour, the Premier League has split the available games into gold, silver and bronze… Continue reading EC Could Obstruct New Sky Football Deal
After months of debate and a string of eleventh hour amendments the Government’s long awaited Communications Bill has finally become law, signalling what could be the biggest shake-up of the media industry for decades. The Bill’s eight month passage on to the statute books was far from straight forward and it was feared that disagreements… Continue reading Parliament Finally Green Lights Communications Act
First half revenue growth at UK outdoor advertising company, Maiden Group, is expected to be at the top end of the previously forecast 3-5% range, the group said this morning. However, it also noted that the difficult trading conditions have continued into the second quarter of the year and that forward visibility remains limited, with… Continue reading Maiden Sees Continuing Weak Conditions In First Half
Nahed Ojjeh, the wealthy Syrian investor who has built up a 10% stake in Cordiant Communications, has received a stern rebuke from the Takeover Panel for failing to declare her acquisitions in a prompt fashion. Cordiant is the subject of a takeover bid by WPP (see WPP Seals £266m Cordiant Takeover) and in such instances,… Continue reading Ojjeh Reprimanded Over Cordiant Dealings
The UK Government needs to do more to address the ‘digital divide’ between urban and rural areas in terms of the availability of broadband, according to a study out this week. The report issued by the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee recognises that the Government has been largely successful in its… Continue reading Rural Demand For Broadband Remains Unsatisfied
Almost half of all Europeans are now connected to the internet, with 43% having ordered goods or services online within the last three months, according to the latest figures from Forrester Research. The data show that more than 12 million new users went online in the past year, with northern Europe still leading the way… Continue reading Almost Half Of Europeans Are Online, Finds Forrester
Ninety per cent of notebook PCs sold worldwide will contain embedded WLAN in 2008, up from 24% in 2003, according to a new study by Strategy Analytics. Global notebook PC penetration is currently very low, at just 1%, compared with 6% desktop PC penetration. However, new technology is expected to raise the profile of these… Continue reading Most Laptops To Be WLAN Compatible, Says Report
Active Value has refused to accept defeat in its attempt to scupper WPP’s bid for Cordiant despite the decision of two prominent executives to withdraw their candidacy for places on the board. Richard Wheatly, the ex-Jazz FM chief, and Stephen Davidson, a former WestLB Panmure executive have announced that they will no longer be standing… Continue reading Active Value Running Out Of Options In Cordiant Saga