David Palmer, the former group chief executive of the Financial Times, has emerged as a bidder for the Irish newspapers owned by Trinity Mirror. According to The Times, Palmer has joined forces with the private equity firm HgCapital and held talks with Trinity and its adviser UBS as recently as last week. The Irish titles,… Continue reading Palmer Casts Eye Over Trinity’s Irish Titles

The Wireless Group has reported its first ever half year profit and management is confident that the company will go from strength to strength in the near future. The radio firm saw turnover rise by 3.8% to £14.8 million in the six months to the end of June with revenues from the thirteen local stations… Continue reading Wireless Group Hits Right Frequency In H1

In 2007, the majority of internet users in prominent western countries will be experienced surfers. Even now, the US can no longer claim be the most web savvy nation, according to a study by Jupiter Research. North America pioneered internet use but growth has slowed in recent years and CommerceNet estimates that by 2005, 68%… Continue reading Seasoned Net Users Will Hold Sway In 2007, Says Jupiter

Mobile operators and technology providers are yet to fully exploit the business market for mobile data services, according to a recent report by Analysys. The telecoms consultancy found that although businesses account for 15% of mobile operators’ customers and 40% of mobile voice revenue, they generate only 11% of mobile service revenue from non-voice services… Continue reading Email To Drive Mobile Data Revenues In Europe

The popularity of WAP-enabled mobile phones continued to surge in July, with the total number of page impressions viewed in the UK hitting 904 million, according to the latest research from the Mobile Data Association (MDA). The figures from GSM Network operators O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone represent a 15% increase on the previous month… Continue reading WAP Usage Hits New High In July

Lord Black, the chairman of Hollinger International, has signalled his intention to sell a minority stake in the company, but played down talk of financial crisis at the newspaper group. Last month, Hollinger, whose interests include the Telegraph Group, cut its full year income forecasts in the wake of disappointing second quarter results. The company… Continue reading Black Awaits New Investment At Hollinger

AMV BBDO has consolidated its position as the UK’s largest advertising agency with billings of £345 million in the twelve months to the end of June, according to figures from Nielsen Media Research published by Campaign. The creative shop, which is part of the Omnicom group, saw revenues fall by 8% overall but this represents… Continue reading Mixed Fortunes For Leading Agencies In 2002/3

The number of British companies with broadband internet access has more than doubled over the last year to 39%, according to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce. The survey shows that more than half of all companies believe that broadband is critical for success of their business, with one in six firms planning… Continue reading British Businesess See Broadband Uptake Double

The third generation phone operator 3 is to launch a new handset to boost uptake of its services in the UK. The Motorola A920 comes on the market this week and is exclusively available to 3G subscribers. The distinctive looking phone has a full-colour widescreen display to highlight 3’s person-to-person video calling capabilities. The handset… Continue reading Advanced Handset Invigorates 3G Market

Edgar Bronfman Jnr, vice-chairman at Vivendi Universal, has called on directors to accept his bid for the group’s US entertainment assets rather than merge with TV network NBC. The media giant aims to raise $14 billion from the sale of the film studios, cable channels and theme parks that make up Vivendi Universal Entertainment (VUE).… Continue reading Bronfman Dismisses Rival’s Bid For VUE