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Internet service provider, Tiscali, has begun its programme of local loop unbundling, separating its network from that of BT and allowing much higher connection speeds to provide next generation services such as video on demand.The company has earmarked 27 exchanges in London for the first phase of the unbundling work, which will see Tiscali install… Continue reading Tiscali Unbundling To Provide Next Gen Net Services

Online retail sales in the US are predicted to rise by almost 25% this year, with revenues forecast to increase to $109.6 billion, up from $89 billion in 2004, according to a new study released by Shop.org and conducted by Forrester Research. The projections are in line with analyst eMarketer’s latest online retail estimates, predicting… Continue reading US Online Retail To Rise By 25% In 2005

Ntl Broadcast has announced its re-branding as arqiva, establishing the firm’s independence since its sale by the ntl group and unifying its three businesses into one in preparation for a complete transition to digital broadcasting.The new name is seen by the company as a fresh start in its 50 year history, with ntl Broadcast being… Continue reading Ntl Broadcast Rebrands In Preparation For Switchover

Jeff Eales, Media Director, Sales & Research for UK & Ireland at Donovan Data Systems, is leaving the company at the end of June to join BSkyB as Director of Systems and Development.At DDS, Eales has been responsible for the development of eCommerce and business with media sales operations, having joined the company from Granada… Continue reading Sky Signs DDS Research Boss To Overhaul Airtime Sales

Telegraph Group Limited has announced the appointment of Alex Foster as the Group’s new head of classified advertising, leaving The Guardian after 11 years.Commenting on the position, Dave King, executive director of the Telegraph Group said: “She’s a fantastic addition to the new team and will bring a wealth of experience coupled with fresh thinking… Continue reading Telegraph Appoints New Head Of Classified Advertising

Channel 4 will launch the sixth series of Big Brother tonight, marking the broadcaster’s largest ever cross platform, multimedia execution of the long running reality franchise.The new series will see Channel 4’s New Media division rekindle its relationship with Real Networks to launch a 24-hour online channel for the programme, as well as a mobile… Continue reading Channel 4 Gears Up For Biggest Ever Brother

ITV has revealed that viewing share for the ITV family of channels has continued to grow on all the main platforms over the last six months, with digital terrestrial television enjoying the greatest growth, rising by 1.9 share points and accounting for 27.8% of all viewing over that period. In the company’s annual general meeting,… Continue reading Digital Channels Drive ITV Viewing Share

Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has announced an increase of 7% in adjusted profit before tax, reaching £114.5 million, despite some of its businesses facing tough trading conditions. In the group’s interim results for the first half of the year ending 3rd April, advertising revenues for Associated Newspapers increased by 2.5%, with display advertising… Continue reading DMGT Announces 7% Rise In Profits

Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has announced an increase of 7% in adjusted profit before tax, reaching £114.5 million, despite some of its businesses facing tough trading conditions.In the group’s interim results for the first half of the year ending 3rd April, advertising revenues for Associated Newspapers increased by 2.5%, with display advertising across… Continue reading DMGT Announces 7% Rise In Profits

IPC SouthBank’s Essentials magazine has unveiled a new look and reduction in size as part of the title’s re-positioning and re-targeting at a younger audience.The new look, comprising a thorough re-design, will debut in the magazine’s July issue, seeing a smaller, ‘convenience size’ format, new logo, typefaces and enhanced colour-coded sections for easier navigation. The… Continue reading IPC Shrinks Essentials To Appeal To Younger Audience