Europe still leads the world IPTV market, according to (Multimedia Research Group) MRG’s new biannual forecast, while Asia and the “Rest-of-World” see emerging markets like China, Eastern Europe, Korea and Russia taking larger steps to growth. Growth for IPTV Subs projected from 13.5 million in 2007 to 72.6 million in 2011, roughly a 40% compounded… Continue reading Europe Still Leads World IPTV Market
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US Ad expenditures for newspaper websites increased by 21.1 percent to $773 million in the third quarter versus the same period a year ago, according to preliminary estimates from the Newspaper Association of America (NAA). This is the fourteenth consecutive quarter of double digit growth for online newspaper advertising since the NAA started reporting online… Continue reading US Online Adspend Grows 21.1% In Q3
Third-generation (3G) handsets will continue strong growth over the next five years as second-generation technology wanes, reports In-Stat. It added that during 2012 fourth-generation network handsets are not expected to enter the market in sizable numbers. Helping to boost overall sales, subscribers owning and using several handsets will be more prevalent over the next several… Continue reading Strong Growth Forecast For 3G Handsets
Of all UK consumers aware of High Definition Television (HDTV) the proportion of people likely to subscribe has jumped to 30%, with 5% of these saying they are almost certain to subscribe to HDTV, according to Continental Research’s Autumn 2007 Digital TV Report. Max Willey, Continental Research’s head of media, said: “This is a large… Continue reading Likely Subscribers To HDTV Jumps To 30%
Five has unveiled its new winter programmes for 2008, with an emphasis on human interest stories, factual programming and contemporary documentaries.It Pays to Watch is a new programme presented by Martin Lewis showing viewers how to save money, while Britain’s Bravest tells the stories of real emergencies, rescues and bravery from around the country using… Continue reading Five Unveils Winter Line-Up
Dennis Publishing has created a New Product Development unit to identify opportunities and to launch sustainable media businesses.Headed up by Bruce Sandell, MD of Dennis Lifestyle, the ten strong unit will incorporate Dennis Skunkworks, Dennis’ dedicated website development team.James Tye, CEO at Dennis Publishing, said: “Dennis Publishing has always been a company where we can… Continue reading Dennis Publishing Creates New Product Development Unit
Ofcom has started advertising a new local Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio multiplex licence to cover Mid and West Wales.The new Welsh service is one of a number of new local radio multiplex licences planned to develop DAB coverage for local services in those parts of the country not already served.Ofcom estimates that the Welsh… Continue reading Ofcom Advertises For Welsh DAB Licence
Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) is getting behind its men’s entertainment channel, Nuts TV, with a six-figure national marketing campaign, launching on December 3.Creative communications agency Monkey has been appointed to handle the first big integrated ATL push for the channel.Nuts TV, inspired by the weekly men’s mage of the same name, broadcasts a schedule of… Continue reading New Marketing Campaign For Nuts TV
Future has announced full year pre-tax profits of £9.2m, compared with a £36.7m loss in 2006. The group’s operating profit was £12.1m compared with a £34m loss last year, whilst to the year ending September 30 2007, the company generated revenues of £165.7m, down 11.9%. UK advertising revenues were up 1% to £33.8m and US… Continue reading Future Reports £9.2m Profit
More than $10.7 billion has been spent online during the US holiday season-to-date, a year on year increase of 17%, according to the latest figures from comScore. Cyber Monday – the first significant spike in US holiday spending – saw $733 million spent online, a 21% year on year increase and an 84% jump from… Continue reading More Than $10.7bn Spent Online In US This Holiday Season