Internet protocol television (IPTV) is expected to enjoy a massive surge in growth in China, with the 2008 Olympic games representing a strong trigger for initial uptake of the medium within the region. According to high tech market research firm In-Stat, IPTV subscribers in China will reach about 18 million by 2010, up from around… Continue reading Olympics To Boost China’s IPTV Market
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Bluetooth, the short-range wireless device for voice and data transmission, is continuing to gain popularity, with In-Stat revealing that 2005 will be the fourth consecutive year in which Bluetooth-enabled product shipments more than double. According to In-Stat, Bluetooth shipments are forecast to reach 866 million in 2009, rising by 550 million from the 316 million… Continue reading Bluetooth Products Continue Strong Growth
Trinity Mirror has launched two new free weekly newspapers in the Warwick and Leamington Spa areas of the Midlands, bringing the company’s total number of publications for the region to 43.The new titles, the Warwick Times and Royal Leamington Spa Times, will be published by Coventry Newspapers, adding to Trinity’s portfolio in the area, which… Continue reading Trinity Launches Two New Regional Titles
Mobile phone operator Orange has unveiled the first usage figures for its mobile-TV service, with reality show Big Brother topping the charts as the platform’s most watched show.The mobile firm’s statistics show the programme’s live stream achieving a 30% share of the available audience for both its launch and finale screenings via its 3G based… Continue reading Big Brother Tops Charts For Mobile Viewing
Several MPs in ITV’s Border region are set to challenge culture secretary Tessa Jowell’s plans for digital switchover, claiming there is “complete uncertainty” over the Government’s plans to assist those who cannot afford new equipment required for the change.Speaking to Broadcast, Liberal Democrat MP for Berwick upon Tweed, Alan Beith explained: “So far [the Government]… Continue reading Switchover Plan Slammed By Border MPs
French advertising group, Publicis Group has confirmed that is has held “preliminary conversations” about a possible offer for UK media and market research group Aegis. In a statement to the City last night, Publicis explained that its discussions were “extremely premature” and are not necessarily building towards an offer for Aegis. Publicis’ confirmation marks an… Continue reading Publicis Group Confirms Offer For Aegis
Brett Gosper, president of Omnicom TBWA\New York has left the agency to rejoin Interpublic Group’s McCann Erickson assuming the position of president of the US company. The new expanded role will see Gosper focus on McCann New York as well as working on key multinational accounts. Gosper left McCann a year ago to join Omnicom,… Continue reading Gosper Rejoins McCann
Independent News and Media (INM) announced today the appointment of Martin Lindsay as editor of the Belfast Telegraph, succeeding Edmund Curran who has been appointed editor-in-chief of INM’s newspaper titles in Northern Ireland. Lindsay takes up the post after 12 years as editor and general manager of the Telegraph’s, sister paper, Sunday Life. During his… Continue reading INM Appoints Lindsay As Editor Of Belfast Telegraph
Global broadband lines grew to a total of 176 million during the second quarter of 2005, a rise of 16% from 152 million lines at 31 December 2004, with the total number of lines added between the end of 2004 and Q2 2005 reaching 24.3 million. According to Point Topic’s World Broadband Statistics for mid-2005,… Continue reading Global Broadband Lines Hit 176 Million
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has unveiled a new marketing push to drive public awareness of its activities, despite receiving growing numbers of complaints from Britain’s increasingly media savvy population.The new campaign, featuring an intentionally “rubbish” TV spot, with shoddy special effects and dated scenery. The advert, which marks the first television promotion for the… Continue reading ASA Unveils Bad Advertising Push