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Total US magazine advertising revenue rose by 10.2% year on year in February, closing at $1.2 billion, according to the latest data from the Publishers Information Bureau (PIB). The number of advertising pages for February was 15,593, up 1.8% from last year. In the year to date, advertising revenue closed at $2.1 billion, an increase… Continue reading US Magazines Revenues Rise 10% In February

Western European satellite and cable television subscriber figures in the table below show Germany’s towering lead over all other countries in the region, with practically twice as many subscribers to each platform as its closest rival. Germany currently has 17.9 million cable TV customers, whilst the next-largest market, in the Netherlands, commands just 6.3 million,… Continue reading Western European Cable And Satellite Subscriber Figures

When they were first launched on the market, there were widspread fears personal video recorders (PVRs) could sound the death knell for TV advertising (see Insight Analysis: Should Advertisers Fear Digital Video Recorders?). In truth, the reality has failed to live up to the hype but there are emerging signs that consumers are taking to… Continue reading PVR Uptake Gives Ad Industry Food For Thought

Carlton and Granada were the media sector’s big story on Tuesday, after their proposed merger was referred to the Competition Commission as expected. Nonetheless the stocks fell heavily on the decision, down 6.02% and 3.92% respectively.Elsewhere, BSkyB was also seen under pressure, down 2.76% after Morgan Stanley reduced its price target for the group, citing… Continue reading Sharewatch: ITV Partners Dip On Merger Referral

With mixed messages coming from the media and advertising sector as to the health of the industry as a whole, MediaTelINSIGHT’s Scott Billings looks at the prospects for recovery in 2003.There are some mixed messages coming from the media and advertising sector at present and it feels somewhat unclear whether we are heading into a… Continue reading NewsLine Column: The Road Ahead

The BBC has announced that it is ending its £85 million five year carriage agreement with BSkyB and from 30 May it will broadcast its eight TV channels unencrypted on digital satellite.The BBC’s director general, Greg Dyke, said: “This is an important decision for the BBC which will save us a considerable amount of money.… Continue reading BBC Terminates Sky Carriage Deal

The advertising industry and rival commercial broadcasters have welcomed the Government’s decision to refer the proposed merger of broadcasting giants, Carlton and Granada, to the Competition Commission (see ITV Merger To Be Investigated By Competition Commission).ISBA, the voice of British Advertisers, claims that a merger of the broadcasters, which could lead to the unification of… Continue reading Ad Industry Welcomes Scrutiny Of Planned ITV Merger

The Online Publishers Association has announced the formation of a European branch that will include ten of the continent’s leading web content providers.Online Publishers Association Europe aims to follow the mantra of its US counterpart and “promote the internet as an effective advertising medium for marketers and a sustainable media business for publishers.”Founder members include… Continue reading OPA Europe To Represent Leading Internet Publishers

Over-50s in the UK spend £240 billion a year and account for 40% of total consumer expenditure. However, they are poorly served by advertisers who dedicate 95% of their spend to targeting under-35s, according to research from Help The Aged.According to the study, which draws on research from the BBC, WARC, Saga and the IPA,… Continue reading Advertisers Fail Older People

BBC Magazines has announced plans to introduce a new magazine for young girls into the already crowded youth market.The new magazine, popgirl, is set to launch at the beginning of April. It will cost £1.50 and consist of 32-pages of pop trivia, fashion and gossip for 6 to 10 year old girls.Associate publisher, Jonathan Gifford,… Continue reading Pop Goes A New Title From BBC Magazines