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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

The number of US households with a home network increased by more than 40% during 2002, claims a new report from the Yankee Group. According to The 2002 Technologically Advanced Family Survey 8% of PC owners, reported having a home network, an increase of 43% over 2001. The primary function of the system is that… Continue reading Tech-Savvy Consumers Drive Growth In Home Networking

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

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 (PIB). Ad pages for the month totaled 21,561, up 9.1% from last year. In the year-to-date, ad revenue closed at $3.7 billion, an increase of 10.3% on the… Continue reading US Magazine Revenue Rises 12% In March

Mobile games will generate revenues of more than $7 billion by 2008, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. The technology research group estimates that the wireless gaming industry will be worth approximately $1 billion this year but with multimedia handsets and downloadable games set to revolutionise the sector, growth will be strong in… Continue reading Downloads The Key To Growth Of Mobile Gaming, Says Strategy Analytics

The UK government is considering making changes to planning regulations that apply to satellite equipment and antennae in order to boost take-up of digital television and broadband internet across England. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has launched a consultation in which members of the public, industry figures, local government and special interest groups… Continue reading Satellite Dish Regulations Come Under Scrutiny

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

The BBC World Service has joined the RAJAR survey, following in the footsteps of national digital stations Kerrang!, Oneword and Smash Hits, which came on board in January.The BBC World Service, a global symbol of public broadcasting in the UK through its 70 years of broadcasting, is transmitted internationally in 43 different languages.Alan Booth, controller… Continue reading BBC World Service Joins RAJAR

The advertising industry is bracing itself for a buffeting on news that over 130 MPs are rallying behind the Children’s Television Advertising Bill, which proposes banning ads for food aimed at the under-5s.The bill, which has been put forward by Labour MP, Debra Shipley, argues there should be a complete ban on food and drink… Continue reading MPs Push To Ban Food Ads Aimed At Children