Multimedia group, Emap, has said it is ‘on track’ for the financial year as it today posted a 7% increase in total group profits for the first six months of this year. This morning’s results for the period ending 30 September 2004, which were in line with analysts expectations show that as group profits climbed… Continue reading Emap ‘On Track’ To Deliver Revenue In Line With Expectations This Year

The Advertising Association’s latest ‘Long Term Advertising Expenditure Forecast’ suggests significant growth for the UK advertising market over the next decade. In the absence of any real major threats to the advertising industry, real growth is predicted to rise by 33% between 2004 and 2014 on the AA’s ‘High Option’. Even on the ‘Low Option’,… Continue reading Advertising Spend Up 33% By 2014

Commercial radio continues to perform strongly with revenue increasing by 6% year on year during the third quarter of 2004 to more than £158.7 million, following heavy investment from telecoms, motor and retail brands. The latest figures from the Radio Advertising Bureau maintain the upward growth for commercial radio, which continues to lead the way… Continue reading Big Brand Investment Boosts Commercial Radio Revenue

UK Online has launched a broadband service that is 16 times faster than the average high-speed package, which will allow services such as video-on-demand and broadband television to become a reality in many homes. The 8 megabyte broadband connection will be available to 4.4 million UK households and will bring ‘groundbreaking speed at a groundbreaking… Continue reading UK Gets Broadband 16 Times Faster Than Standard Packages

The Guardian Media Group is understood to be considering a sell off of its Sunday newspaper, the Observer, following its inability to return a profit ahead of a massive £50 million investment in its week day stable mate, the Guardian.Reports over the weekend indicated that the Observer could be sold to enable GMG to concentrate… Continue reading GMG Considering Sell Off For Loss Making Observer

The Advertising Association has accused the Government of alienating advertisers and broadcasters in its plans for a ban on junk food advertising, potentially hindering the development of a new code and causing unnecessary problems for those it will affect the most.The proposed restrictions on advertisers promoting food to children have been a hot topic for… Continue reading Advertisers Alienated Over Plans For Junk Food Ban

Richard Huntingford, chief executive of the Chrysalis Group, has said that the prospect of increased consolidation in the radio sector should not put pressure on companies to merge as a “knee-jerk” reaction.The radio boss stated that the increased focus on consolidation, particularly the proposed merger between Capital and GWR, does not make him feel pressured… Continue reading Chrysalis Not Pressured By Capital GWR Merger

Richard Huntingford, chief executive of the Chrysalis Group, has said that the prospect of increased consolidation in the radio sector should not put pressure on companies to merge as a “knee-jerk” reaction. The radio boss stated that the increased focus on consolidation, particularly the proposed merger between Capital and GWR, does not make him feel… Continue reading Chrysalis Not Pressured By Capital GWR Merger

Telewest Broadband has announced an early Christmas present for its customers, by boosting their connection speeds without charging any more or imposing monthly usage limits.The move follows recent research by NOP which showed that customers have a preference for unlimited internet services, leading Telewest to pledge to keep its services free of usage caps, allowing… Continue reading Telewest Boosts Broadband Speeds For Free

River Publishing has announced the appointment of Michael Bradley to the position of sales and marketing manager with responsibility for driving revenue at the independently owned contract publisher.The newly created position will see Bradley charged with identifying and implementing advertising and revenue building opportunities for River’s existing clients, which include brands such as Holland &… Continue reading River Shores Up Team With New Marketing Manager