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Migration to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is predicted to reach its peak between 2010-2012, with penetration starting to grow over the next four years according to high-tech market research firm, In-Stat. The new Carrier NGN Migration Strategies report, shows that the time frame of VoIP adoption is largely dependent on carriers’ strategies for the… Continue reading VoIP Predicted To Peak Between 2010-2012

The nation’s national newspapers will continue to see their circulations decline, according to influential publisher, Andrew Neil, who has painted a bleak picture of the industry and appealed for change in his address to the PPA’s annual conference.The high profile publisher of The Scotsman, The Spectator and The Business used his speech to urges change… Continue reading Neil Urges Change For Newspapers To Survive

Media regulator, Ofcom, is investigating the creation of a unified classification system for all media content, designed to prevent harmful or inappropriate material falling into the wrong hands, regardless of the platform used in its distribution.The watchdog has established a working group to consult with broadcasters on the creation of such a classification system, which… Continue reading Ofcom Mulls Single Classification System For All Media

Outdoor advertising specialist, Clear Channel, has appointed Julie France as its new group managing director, overseeing the company’s numerous billboard formats, including Adshel, non-roadside sites and transit locations.Reporting to Stevie Spring, chief executive of Clear Channel UK, France’s new role will see her replace Jonathan Lewis, who is leaving Clear Channel Billboards to pursue his… Continue reading Clear Channel Appoints New MD To Unite Group

Commercial radio network Galaxy 102 has announced plans to embark on a cross-network promotional campaign with Sony Playstation, designed to give its breakfast listeners the chance to demonstrate their singing skills and win Sony prizes.The campaign will launch today across all four Galaxy stations, with the promotion centered around the launch of kareoke computer game,… Continue reading Galaxy Signs Cross-Network Campaign With Sony

Research specialist, Henley Centre, has merged with well respected research and brand consultancy, HeadlightVision, to offer what the company claims is an unrivalled knowledge of global trends and insights.HeadlightVision, which was founded nine years ago, is known for its creativity and irreverence, as well as for its deep qualitative research base. The combination of its… Continue reading Henley Buys HeadlightVision To Boost Offering

Independent News & Media (INM) has sold its 37% stake in European mobile content company iTouch for €100 million to Japanese company For-Side.com, making a profit of £51 million.For-side are hoping that the acquisition of iTouch will give them a greater share of the mobile content market in Europe.iTouch deals with games, news content and… Continue reading INM Makes Massive Profit On Mobile Firm Sale

UK publishing group Pearson’s flagship Financial Times newspaper is continuing to improve, enjoying a 3% increase in advertising revenues so far this year, compared to 2004. Pearson said that if advertising sales in the Financial Times follow this upward trend then the newspaper is expected to break even this year. Commenting on the group’s strong… Continue reading Financial Times Looking To Break Even

Broadcast mobile television users are expected to reach 124.8 million by 2010, with an inflection point predicted in 2009, as network rollout and device availability for the market reach a level of critical mass. A new strategic report by Informa Telecoms and Media estimates that by 2010, there will be globally 18.11 million terrestrial DMB… Continue reading Broadcast Mobile TV Users Forecast To Hit 124.8 Million By 2010

International special-interest consumer magazine group, Future Publishing, has announced the acquisition of 38 magazine titles from rival publisher Highbury House Communications, for a cash consideration of £30.5 million. The titles purchased include, Fast Cars, Fast Bikes, DJ, DVD Review, the What Video group of magazines and Highbury’s puzzle offerings. The deal also includes Highbury’s US… Continue reading Future Acquires 38 Magazines From Highbury House