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Films and videos are downloaded from the internet by 5% of online European consumers, with the UK slightly below the average at 3%, according to data compiled by Forrester Research. Downloading of video content is most prevalent in the technologically switched-on Sweden, where 8% of web users access this kind of content. After Sweden, it… Continue reading Films And Video Downloaded By 5% Of Europeans, Finds Forrester

BSkyB is expected to add 137,000 digital satellite subscribers in the third quarter of its financial year, with steady growth momentum continuing, according to analysts at Merrill Lynch. The broker describes Sky as a ‘haven of growth’ in an otherwise uncertain media sector and remains positive on the satellite group’s outlook. However, Merrill says that… Continue reading BSkyB Is ‘Haven Of Growth’ In Uncertain Media Sector

Only 1% of internet banner and pop-up ads fell short of the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) codes of practise last year, according to new research from the watchdog.The ASA’s Internet Banner And Pop Up Advertisement Survey 2002, researched over 600 banner and pop up ads in paid-for space over a six month period. It shows… Continue reading ITC Censures Citroen For Scary Ad

The number of subscribers to cable modem broadband internet services is set to increase three-fold from 2002 to the end of 2007, according to a new forecast from IMS Research. IMS says that the majority of growth in terms of gross subscriber numbers will come from North America. However, Asia and Europe will also begin… Continue reading Cable Broadband Users To Triple By 2007, Says IMS

Total US magazine advertising revenue rose by 11.6% year on year in March, closing at $1.6 billion, according to the latest information from the Publishers Information Bureau. Ad pages for the month were up 9.1% from last year.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…Satellite Dish Regulations Come Under ScrutinyThe UK government is considering making changes to planning… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: March US Magazine Revenue Rises 12%

Virgin Radio is to launch an on-air and online campaign to promote the British leg of the Champ Car World Series, as part of its Access All Areas Initiative.The campaign begins with a week-long on-air competition on the Daryl Denham Drivetime Show, offering listeners the chance to win tickets to the London Champ Car Trophy… Continue reading Virgin To Promote Champ Car World Series

Rupert Murdoch has finally fulfilled his ambition to break into the US satellite market by agreeing a deal to take control of the television company, DirecTV.The mogul’s media enterprise, News Corporation announced this week that it had negotiated a $6.6 billion package with General Motors, which currently owns the broadcaster.Under the terms of the settlement,… Continue reading Murdoch Seals Acquisition Of DirecTV

The recently appointed managing director of IPC Country and Leisure Media, Evelyn Webster, has changed the management board by making two key appointments.The shake-up will see Fiona Dent, who is currently commercial director of Web User, become publishing director of both Country Life magazine and IPC’s equestrian portfolio. Dent joined IPC in 1992 and has… Continue reading IPC Announces Management Shake-Up At Country & Leisure

Trinity Mirror was seen in focus up 1.36% after it emerged that managing director of national newspapers, Mark Haysom, is leaving the company (see Trinity Mirror Loses Head Of National Newspapers). Analysts at JP Morgan claim that Haysom’s departure may reflect a change in the group’s national newspaper strategy.Elsewhere key media stocks were seen under… Continue reading Sharewatch: Trinity Mirror Rises Despite Analyst Concerns

Channel Five has secured Fosters as the sponsor of its new six-part series, Be A Grand Prix Driver.The deal will include sponsorship credits and branding on all the on-air trailers for the show, as well as off-air advertising in Emap’s men’s lifestyle magazine, FHM.FHM.com will also launch a specially branded Fosters channel featuring highlights from… Continue reading Five Secures Fosters To Sponsor Grand Prix Show