Wireless local-area network (WLAN) equipment shipments experienced triple-digit growth in 2002 but there was no corresponding increase in revenues, according to new figures from Gartner Dataquest. The research company said that global WLAN equipment shipments totalled 19.5 million units last year, representing an increase of 120% from 2001 shipments of 8.9 million units. However, the… Continue reading Worldwide WLAN Sales Double In 2002

There appears to be no improvement in ITV advertising levels on the horizon, according to Morgan Stanley analysts, with September looking unlikely to provide the previously-anticipated pick-up in trading. At a broadcasting conference held by Morgan Stanley, a major UK media buyer told analysts that his firm sees no sign of recovery in September, with… Continue reading Morgan Stanley Downgrades ITV Forecasts

The importance of television to the younger age groups is beginning to diminish in the US, according to Parks Associates’ Electronic Living @ Home research. The survey shows that TV’s significance decreases steadily toward the younger demographic, with internet access and personal computing becoming increasingly prevalent for these groups. “Perhaps most surprising is how obviously… Continue reading TV Viewing Loses Importance For The Young, Finds US Survey

The BBC has resolved its dispute with BSkyB over the positioning of BBC1 and BBC2 on the satellite broadcaster’s electronic programming guide. Earlier this year the Corporation’s decision not to renew its digital encryption deal with BSkyB sparked a row between the two broadcasting heavyweights, with the latter threatening to relegate the BBC’s flagship channels… Continue reading BBC Resolves Digital Distribution Dispute With BSkyB

Shares in Cordiant Communications were suspended on the London Stock Exchange this morning pending clarification of the advertising group’s tenuous financial situation. The latest development comes after a weekend of intricate negotiations as Cordiant sought to secure a buyer. A takeover appears to be the only way the company can be saved following a number… Continue reading Cordiant Shares Suspended Amid Takeover Fight

Lord Black, chairman of Hollinger, may be forced to sell assets to avert the collapse of his publishing group following a failed attempt to restructure company debts. Last month, Hollinger, the parent company of The Daily Telegraph, called on preference shareholders to agree to a deferment of redemption on the basis that it could not… Continue reading Shareholders Reject Hollinger Proposals

Trinity Mirror is believed to have ruled out selling its national newspaper titles, which include the Daily Mirror and the People, following an extensive review of its business. According to a report in today’s Times, the decision to keep the titles was the result of a wide ranging review of the company instigated by Trinity’s… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Rules Out Newspaper Sales

BT is merging its Openworld high-speed internet service into a new joint venture with Yahoo! The move, which comes as BT pledges to put broadband at centre of its strategy, will see the creation of a new endeavour called BT Yahoo! Broadband. The co-branded service will give BT Openworld users access to a range of… Continue reading BT Goes Down Broadband Road With Yahoo!

The number of active internet users worldwide will rise to almost 725 million in 2004, according to the latest forecasts from eMarketer. Recent studies have indicated that North America is no longer the world leader in terms of number of users (see Global Internet Population Tops 600 Million). This is supported by the eMarketer research… Continue reading Double Digit Internet Growth Continues

While Carlton and Granada go to greater and greater lengths to push through their long-awaited merger, analysts have warned that the second half of 2003 is likely to bring only ‘minimal’ growth for UK TV advertising. Further down the line, there are fears that PVRs could lead to greater fragmentation in the TV industry. A… Continue reading INSIGHTanalysis: Broadcasting Chiefs Look To The Future