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Nearly half of 10 to 18 year olds in the US own mobile phones, according to global market research group NOP World Technology. The mKids Study analysed mobile phone ownership within the 10 to 18 year old age group and found that penetration among 12 to 14 year olds had increased to 40% in December… Continue reading Nearly Half Of US Teens Own Mobile Phones

The nation’s mobile phone users continued to break records for mobile internet use in January, with the number of WAP page impressions rising by 18% year on year to a mammoth 1.42 billion, according to the latest figures from the Mobile Data Association.The continued year on year increase builds on last year’s record WAP usage,… Continue reading WAP Popularity Continues To Grow Into 2005

US online advertising expenditure is forecast to reach $16.1 billion by 2009, almost doubling from 2004’s figure of $8.4 billion, according to a new report by Jupiter Research. Four categories are predicted to lead the way in terms of online advertising growth over the next four years, with the automotive category expected to increase by… Continue reading US Online Adspend To Reach $16.1 Billion By 2009

The BBC has announced the second revamp to its interactive TV service, BBCi, in as many years, replacing the chunky white block lettering of its logo “i” with a circular red symbol designed to echo the red button functionality of its content.The rebranding, which will be seen across all of the BBC’s digital channels this… Continue reading BBCi Unveils New Look To Foster Interactive Usage

Channel 4 has announced the details of its forthcoming online-only documentary channel, FourDocs, providing broadband users with access to the best documentary content the broadcaster has to offer.Launching later this year, Channel 4 states that the new offering “celebrates all aspects of the documentary genre,” providing a “vibrant community covering the whole area of documentaries… Continue reading Channel 4 Unveils FourDocs To Boost PSB Content Online

Strategic information provider, TNS Media Intelligence (TNSMI), has revealed US total advertising expenditure for 2004 was up by 9.8% at £141.1 billion compared to 2003, revising previous estimates of 10.6% growth for the year. Almost all media measured by TNSMI experienced growth throughout 2004, with the internet, outdoor, cable TV and national syndication showing the… Continue reading US Aspend Rose 9.8% In 2004

Regional publisher, Archant, has delivered its preliminary financial report to shareholders, marking the first set of full year results since the company bought 27 regional newspaper titles in and around London from Independent News & Media (INM).Audited results for 2004 show that turnover for Archant’s businesses was £185.6 million, up 17.4% year on year, while… Continue reading Archant Acquisitions Pay Off As Profit Rises

Glasgow-based Scottish Media Group (SMG) has released an upbeat trading statement for the year ending 31 December 2004, revealing a 9% increase in profit before tax like for like, to £17.5 million, compared with £16 million in 2003. Total operating profit rose by a massive 62% year on year, up to £17.7 million in 2004… Continue reading SMG Enjoys 9% Rise In Profit For 2004

Glasgow-based Scottish Media Group (SMG) has released an upbeat trading statement for the year ending 31 December 2004, revealing a 9% increase in profit before tax like for like, to £17.5 million, compared with £16 million in 2003.Total operating profit rose by a massive 62% year on year, up to £17.7 million in 2004 from… Continue reading SMG Enjoys 9% Rise In Profit For 2004

Publishing and media group, United Business Media (UBM), has announced the departure of its chief operating officer, Malcolm Wall. Wall has held the position since January 2001, before which he was chief executive officer of UBM’s television interests, playing a major role in building the group’s business. From 2001 onwards he delivered strong profit growth… Continue reading UBM’s Chief Operating Officer Departs