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At the end of 2002, 53% of the population in the 35 largest US markets subscribed to a mobile phone service, according to a new report from Telephia. The company, which provides wireless market information, found that one in four non-subscribers plans to sign up for mobile services in 2003 with young adults and Hispanics… Continue reading US Mobile Penetration Continues To Rise

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 13 February 2003. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see Important Notes:… Continue reading ABC Jul-Dec 2002: Music Sector Hit By Decline Of Dance

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 13 February 2003. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see Important Notes:… Continue reading ABC Jul-Dec 2002: IPC’s Chat Boosts Women’s Weeklies (Non-Subscribers)

BSkyB added 244,000 new customers to its digital satellite pay-TV platform in the final three months of 2002, taking the total to 6.6 million, slightly ahead of broker forecasts (see BSkyB Subs To Grow 14% In Q2, Say Merrill Lynch Forecasts). The half-year was a good one financially for Sky, with tight cost controls paying… Continue reading BSkyB Shows Strong Half-Year Figures, On Target For 2003

BSkyB added 244,000 new customers to its digital satellite pay-TV platform in the final three months of 2002, taking the total to 6.6 million, slightly ahead of broker forecasts.The half-year was a good one financially for Sky, with tight cost controls paying off. Operating profit before goodwill jumped by 126% to £158 million and pre-tax… Continue reading BSkyB Shows Strong Half-Year Figures, On Target For 2003

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 13 February 2003. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see Important Notes:… Continue reading ABC Jul-Dec 2002: FHM Shows Growth In Men’s Lifestyle Sector

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 13 February 2003. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see Important Notes:… Continue reading ABC Jul-Dec 2002: New Launches Shake-Up Teen Market

The US advertising market is currently performing much better than Europe’s, where Germany – already weak – has started to deteriorate further, according to findings by Merrill Lynch.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…US Mobile Penetration Continues To Rise At the end of 2002, 53% of the population in the 35 largest US markets subscribed to a… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: European Advertising Conditions Weakening

Advertising group, WPP was seen in focus yesterday, with stock falling 3.67% after French peer, Havas, reported a sharp deterioration in fourth-quarter European revenues.All eyes were on the magazine sector as the ABC released magazine circulation figures for July to December 2002 (see ABC Jul-Dec 2002: Success For Celebrity Magazines). Emap was seen down 1.28%.There… Continue reading Sharewatch: WPP Falls After Gloomy Outlook From Havas

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 13 February 2003. Late submissions and changes may be made after this date, and will thereafter be amended in MediaTel’s Press database. For full notes on how NewsLine’s reports are compiled please see Important Notes:… Continue reading ABC Jul-Dec 2002: Celebrity/Gossip Titles Continue To Boom