Worldwide growth in the mobile phone industry is expected to hit its highest level ever this year, surpassing the 335 million new additions in 2004, according to the latest market forecast by Informa Telecoms & Media. The analysts’s new predictions highlight the ability of mobile operators to target niche demographics in order to avoid downturn… Continue reading Worldwide Mobile Growth To Hit Record High

The Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) this morning issued a trading statement reporting a further weakening in advertising markets and the creation of necessary costs reductions in all of its consumer-facing businesses. The company stated that the rest of the group has continued to perform well, meanwhile, with its information publishing division proving particularly… Continue reading DMGT Sees Weakening Ad Markets But Expects Strong Full Year

The Local Radio Company (TLRC), which owns and operates 27 local radio licences across the UK, has issued a statement warning investors that it is currently “trading below plan” and is cautious on its prospects for next year. TLRC’s prediction came as the broadcaster announced a year on year increase in sales of 24% for… Continue reading Local Radio Co Cautious For Next Year After Trading Below Plan

Ulster Television (UTV) has announced record results for the six months to 30 June 2005, but warned that television advertising revenues face a rough ride in the near future. The company, whose assets include UTV, the channel 3 licensee in Ireland; six local radio stations, and internet service provider UTV internet, announced group turnover up… Continue reading Ulster TV Warns Of Advertising Revenue Slip

The Local Radio Company (TLRC) has announced that it’s subsidiary sales house, First Radio Sales (FRS) will become a jointly owned venture with Ulster Television (UTV), with TLRC transferring a 50% stake in the company to UTV for £500,000. The move will see FRS secure the airtime sales contract for 17 local radio stations acquired… Continue reading First Radio Sales Becomes Joint Venture Between UTV And TLRC

Online auction giant eBay has secured the purchase of Voice Over IP operator Skype Technologies for a massive $2.6 billion (£1.4 billion). The deal, which is being made in half cash and half stocks, will create an “an unparalleled e-commerce and communications engine” according to eBay, which plans to use the technology to help its… Continue reading eBay Secures Skype For $2.6 Billion

Television ratings body BARB, has announced plans to start reporting viewing figures for PVR playback from stored content on Sky+ devices.BARB has been working with its meter providers AGB Nielsen Media Research, and with BSkyB on the initiative for a number of months, with the scheme being activated in phases throughout September.BSkyB has developed a… Continue reading BARB To Measure PVR Playback Figures

The Local Radio Company (TLRC) has announced that it’s subsidiary sales house, First Radio Sales (FRS) will become a jointly owned venture with Ulster Television (UTV), with TLRC transferring a 50% stake in the company to UTV for £500,000.The move will see FRS secure the airtime sales contract for 17 local radio stations acquired by… Continue reading UTV Secures 50% Stake In First Radio Sales

Today sees the first publication of a Berliner-style newspaper in Britain, with the Guardian downsizing to the new format from this morning.The title, which retains its cover price of 60p, has also undergone an editorial revamp and is now printed in full colour. The relaunch is backed by a marketing campaign comprising national TV advertising,… Continue reading Guardian Hits Newsstands In Berliner Format

In-taxi advertising hit a new milestone this week, as Cabvision, London’s first broadcast-style in-cab TV system, announced it had equipped 1,000 vehicles with the technology.The achievement means that in-cab advertising is now seen by approximately 56,000 passengers every day, with Cabvision’s system providing a choice of channels and content, from sitcoms to news, sports and… Continue reading Cabvision Extends Taxi TV To 1,000 Vehicles