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Online market research firm eMarketer estimates that 39% of UK internet users – more than 15.4 million people – will use social networks at least once per month in 2009.It predicts that growth will continue, though at slightly slower rates after 2010, and by 2013 the social networking population in the UK is expected to… Continue reading UK social networking population to reach 50% by 2013

Clear Channel Outdoor has retained its exclusive contract to sell ad space at Birmingham International Airport (BIA).BIA has recently completed a 10 year £260 million redevelopment programme, which will enable Clear Channel to offer enhanced ad opportunities, such as sponsorship of the new International Pier.BIA offers advertisers multiple opportunities to reach more than 10 million… Continue reading Clear Channel retains top four airport contract

Over 60% of Twitter users abandon the microblogging site after the first month, according to new data from Nielsen Online.The figures show that while Twitter continues to grow at an incredible rate, with usage up by more than 100% since March, the service fails to attract users in the long-term.Twitter currently has a retention rate… Continue reading Twitter users quit after first month

Publicis Groupe has reported a 4.4% dip in revenue for the first three months of the year, to €1.08 billion. Publicis, which owns Saatchi & Saatchi and ZenithOptimedia, saw revenues fall in all regions except Latin America and the Middle East and Africa, with central European markets proving more resilient than western Europe. Maurice Levy,… Continue reading Publicis Groupe reports a 4.4% dip in revenue

The second episode in the new eight-part Ashes to Ashes series secured the highest ratings during the all-important peak hour last night, despite the fact it was up against the grand finale of Hell’s Kitchen.BBC One’s fantasy drama pulled in an impressive 6 million peak viewers and a 24.3% average audience share between 9pm and… Continue reading Second Ashes to Ashes beats Hell’s Kitchen final

Transport media owner CBS Outdoor is launching its Mega DEP format with the latest Sony Bravia ‘200Hz Motionflow’ campaign.The campaign, planned by OMD, created by Dare and bought by Posterscope launched yesterday at Waterloo Underground Station. It will run for two weeks to coincide with the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, a tournament sponsored by Sony.The… Continue reading CBS Outdoor launches Sony Bravia campaign

UTV Media is in pole position to acquire Sport Magazine after ShortList ruled itself out of taking on the title.UTV executives are due to meet with representatives from Sport magazine’s France-based parent group, Sport Media & Strategie, for the second time in a week to try and come to a deal for the title, according… Continue reading UTV Media to acquire Sport magazine

Sky is finally set to launch its green button interactive TV (iTV) ad service in June after more than a year of delays due to technical problems.The satellite broadcaster has signed T-mobile, MacMillan Cancer Support and Warner Brothers as launch advertisers, which will allow Sky+ subscribers to download ads directly to their PVR by pressing… Continue reading Sky launches green button ads

WPP has reported a 5.8% year on year fall in like-for-like revenue for the first three months of the year, saying that it would not meet its full year forecasts.However, its UK operations increased revenue by 16% year on year in the first quarter, totalling £251.1 million.Global revenue rose by 36% to £2.12 billion compared… Continue reading WPP reports 5.8% fall in like-for-like revenue

Tommi Lehtonen, CEO of Whitevector, looks at the challenges facing the social media industry…