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The latest internet population estimates for over sixty countries appear below. They were compiled by CyberAtlas from a variety of available sources. Nielsen//NetRatings calculated that there were 580 million internet users in major markets at the end of 2002 (see Internet Usage Still Growing Worldwide) although growth is stagnating in the most developed countries. Unless… Continue reading Global Country By Country Internet Usage Figures

Advertising group Cordiant Communications was the media sector’s big mover last week, after the loss of blue chip client Allied Domecq plunged the stock into turmoil, causing it to fall 49.9% week on week (see Cordiant Bounces Back As Short-Term Funding Is Agreed).According to a report in The Business, analysts believe that Publicis could buy… Continue reading Sharewatch: Cordiant Falls Despite Take-Over Rumours

Mobile internet services attracted 560 million page impressions during March, according to the latest figures from the Mobile Data Association (MDA) and the UK’s four GSM network operators. The figure represents an increase of 16% on February’s total and marks the first time that the monthly number of page impressions has surpassed the half a… Continue reading WAP Usage Figures Peak At Half A Billion During March

Future Publishing is launching a genealogy magazine called Your Family Tree, in an attempt to capitalise on the growing interest in tracking family history.The new launch, which will be handled by Future Digital, reflects the broadening horizons of the computing and creative magazine unit.The title will be published bimonthly with a cover price of £4.99… Continue reading Future Branches Out With Family Tree Magazine

Chrysalis Group’s pre-tax profits jumped to £9.0 million in the first half of the year, up from just £0.6 million in H1 2002, the company announced this morning.The figures were boosted significantly by the sale in September of Galaxy 101 to Vibe Radio Services for £12.5 million. This disposal added £6.3 million to Chrysalis’ profits,… Continue reading Chrysalis Radio Outperforms Industry

Mobile internet services attracted 560 million page impressions during March, according to the latest figures from the Mobile Data Association (MDA) and the UK’s four GSM network operators.The figure represents an increase of 16% on February’s total and marks the first time that the monthly number of page impressions has surpassed the half a billion… Continue reading WAP Usage Figures Peak At Half A Billion During March

Analysts at Morgan Stanley predict that BSkyB will report 153,000 new subscribers to its digital satellite service when it posts third quarter financial results later this month. This figure is at the top end of expectations, with Lehman Brothers expecting 145,000 additions (see Lehman Analysts Expect 14% Subs Growth At BSkyB) and Merrill Lynch looking… Continue reading Morgan Stanley Expects 153k New Sky Subs In Q3

Two more events in the MediaTel Group Sports Quiz have put four entrants from Starcom Motive in the top 10 places on the leaderboard.We asked entrants to name the winner of the Rugby League Challenge Cup and the winner of the Embassy Snooker World Championships. Bradford Bulls overcame Leeds Rhinos for the Challenge Cup title,… Continue reading MediaTel Group Sports Quiz Update

Chrysalis Group’s pre-tax profits jumped to £9.0 million in the first half of the year, up from just £0.6 million in H1 2002, the company announced this morning. The figures were boosted significantly by the sale in September of Galaxy 101 to Vibe Radio Services for £12.5 million (see Chrysalis Takes GWR’s LNR And Sells… Continue reading Chrysalis Radio Outperforms Industry, As Group Profits Jump

It is understood that Carlton chairman, Michael Green, has threatened to call off the proposed merger with Granada if the two are forced to sell their advertising sales houses.According to a report in The Times, Green has pledged to call a halt to the £2.6bn deal to create a single ITV company if the Competition… Continue reading Carlton Boss Threatens To Halt Planned ITV Merger