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The Audit Bureau of Circulations today confirmed that is has been investigating the bulk sales element of national newspaper’s total sales figures.The circulation body is thought to of started a review following a spot check on multiple sales copies sent to airlines, which found a wide disparity between the claimed distribution figure and the actual… Continue reading ABC confirms investigation into bulk newspaper sales

January 2009 data from the comScore Video Metrix service shows that US internet users viewed 14.8 billion online videos during the month, representing an increase of 4% versus December 2008. YouTube led the growth charge, accounting for 91% of the incremental gain in the number of videos viewed versus December, as it surpassed 100 million… Continue reading US internet viewers watched 14.8bn online videos in January

ITV1’s Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World attracted 4.2 million peak viewers last night, securing the highest ratings during the 9pm to 10pm slot.The third episode in the four-part series, which saw the comedian board a Russian cruise ship to make a trip through the Northwest Passage, pulled in more than 4… Continue reading ITV pips BBC One to the highest ratings

WPP has reported a 3.8% rise in pre-tax profit and a 2.7% rise in like-for-like revenues for 2008. The global marketing services group reported profits of £747 million for the year and an operating margin of 15%, although this was below its target of 15.3%, which WPP said was due to a weak fourth quarter.… Continue reading WPP reports 3.8% rise in pre-tax profits for 2008

Malcolm Wall, chief executive of Virgin Media’s content division, is to leave the company next month.The news follows reports that Virgin Media is to sell its content business (see Virgin Media could sell content division in next few weeks).Virgin Media’s content division, thought to be worth about £500 million, includes assets such as the company’s… Continue reading Virgin Media content chief to step down

WPP’s chief Sir Martin Sorrell has announced plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs across the world’s second largest advertising and marketing company in the wake of the on-going economic crisis.Despite reporting a strong set of results for 2008 earlier this morning, Sorrell said WPP has a three-pronged strategy for weathering the recession, which will… Continue reading WPP to slash 2,000 jobs

William Hill is launching a direct response outdoor advertising campaign to run on 5,000 Clear Channel Outdoor 6-sheets across the UK.The campaign was planned by communications planning agency Edwards, Groom Saunders.The creative invites new customers to call 0800 44 40 40 and quote ‘POSTER’ with the incentive of receiving a £30 free bet, when they… Continue reading William Hill launches campaign on 5,000 Clear Channel Outdoor 6-sheets

Facebook is the brand most searched for by UK internet users, according to new research from online intelligence service Hitwise.During the 12 weeks ending 3 January 2009, 1 in every 42 UK internet searches in the UK included the term ‘facebook’, Hitwise said.Facebook received 52% more searches than the second most popular brand, YouTube. The… Continue reading Facebook is UK’s most searched for brand

The vast majority of US adult consumers still consider the print editions of newspapers and magazines indispensable sources of news and entertainment, a survey has found. The survey, from public relations firm The Rosen Group, polled Americans about the current state of media, and what might be in store for the future. Nearly 80% of… Continue reading US adults still consider print media valuable entertainment source

IPC has unveiled its glossy magazine’s new-look website womanandhome.com with a new design, new advertising format and “a more glamorous look and feel”.The new website, which is tailored to its affluent 40-plus audience, offers easier navigation and more content across its main channels – food, hair and beauty, diet and wellbeing, and fashion.Womanandhome.com also has… Continue reading woman&home website unveils new look