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Fourth quarter advertising revenue for US newspapers will grow by 3.5%, up from the 1.0% rise in Q3, according to analysts at Merrill Lynch. Some of this improvement will be due to easier comparisons, but nevertheless, a muted ad recovery is in place, reckons the broker. The newspaper sector ended a six consecutive quarter run… Continue reading US Newspaper Revenue To Grow 4.0% In 2003, Says Merrill Lynch

Mediaedge:cia is to implement a new COI Communications campaign to promote a healthy work/life balance among the UK’s working parents.A £1 million spring campaign will launch the initiative and Mediaedge:cia will work alongside WCRS to develop a creative plan, while Fishburn Hedges will help to formulate a PR strategy.Stuart Sullivan-Martin, Business Director at Mediaedge:cia, commented:… Continue reading Mediaedge:cia Secures COI Campaign For Working Rights

Media stocks extended their losses on Tuesday on volatile trading, triggered by weakness in the oil sector as the threat of a US-led military attack on Iraq looms heavily on the market.On the corporate newsfront, Carlton continued to slide as investors dismissed rumours of a take-over from WestLB. The stock was seen down 1.88%.Elsewhere, Reuters… Continue reading Sharewatch

The telecoms industry has been boosted by new figures which reveal that it is on target to achieve one billion GSM subscribers worldwide by the end of 2003. According to the GSM Association, which represents a large number of second and third generation wireless industry companies, GSM attracted 160 million new customers last year. Since… Continue reading GSM Success Story Continues

CMR Predicts ‘Modest Growth’ For Advertising SectorUS adspend will increase by more than 3% to $117.5 billion in 2003, according to a full-year forecast issued by CMR yesterday.US Newspaper Revenue To Grow 4.0% In 2003, Says Merrill LynchFourth quarter advertising revenue for US newspapers will grow by 3.5%, with further rises predicted for 2003.GSM Success… Continue reading On MediaTel Insight Today…

AOL UK has appointed Greg Paine to the newly created role of director of strategy for interactive marketing.Before joining AOL Paine was media director at McCann-Erickson Russia and prior to this he was general manager of Universal McCann Warsaw.In his new position Paine will take responsibility for sales strategy, planning research and trade marketing. He… Continue reading AOL Boosts Interactive Marketing Team

The acquisition of Galaxy Radio Wales by Vibe Radio Services has been referred to the Competition Commission for investigation. Competition minister, Melanie Johnson, said that she is concerned that the deal, already completed, might reduce competition for local radio advertising in the Bath and Bristol areas.Under the deal, Galaxy 101, a dance-format station which operates… Continue reading GWR Questions Competition Referral Of Vibe’s Galaxy Acquisition

Analysis of the latest TV revenues for November reveals another encouraging period for UK terrestrial TV, which experienced a notable year on year increase in revenue during the month. Channel Five, which is rumoured to be considering Flextech’s Jane Lighting as a replacement for Dawn Airey (see Flextech Boss Tipped To Succeed Airey At Channel… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up November 2002

Media stocks were seen under pressure on Monday, as a weak start on Wall Street, falling oil prices and disappointing economic numbers weighed on sentiment.Investors were seen considering rumours of a possible take-over of Carlton by German Bank WestLB, which was strongly denied by Carlton. The stock was seen falling 1.85%.Elsewhere, troubled telecom group Cable… Continue reading Sharewatch

Analysis of the latest TV revenues for November reveals another encouraging period for UK terrestrial TV, which experienced a 7.2% year on year increase in revenue during the month. Channel Five, which is rumoured to be considering Flextech’s Jane Lighting as a replacement for Dawn Airey (see Flextech Boss Tipped To Succeed Airey At Channel… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up November 2002