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Growth of the worldwide internet population has begun to plateau according to the latest data from Nielsen//NetRatings. The second quarter 2002 edition of the Global Internet Trends survey found that there are now 553 million people worldwide with internet access. This is up just 4.0% on the first quarter of the year when the population… Continue reading Global Online Population Growth Flattens

ITV’s advertising revenues are looking set to be up by 6.0% in August, better than Merrill Lynch analysts’ expectations, which had put the growth at 3.0%. Early figures for September show ITV up 0.5% in a strong TV market which will be up by 7.0% to 9.0%. ITV says that it had very few cancellations… Continue reading Second Half Forecasts Put ITV Revenue Down 1.4% In 2002

Consumer uptake of the personal video recorder was overestimated and will remain slow until the introduction of integrated PVR technology, according to a new report from Screen Digest. The number of European homes with a PVR system is set to increase from 100,000 to 5 million in the next five years. However, this is equivalent… Continue reading PVR Penetration To Remain Low, Says Screen Digest

Highbury House was the best performer in yesterday’s media market, with shares rising 20.83% to close at 21žp, an increase of 3žp on the day before. WPP also saw some upward movement, with stock climbing 4.43% to finish at £4.60, up 19˝p on the day before.At the other end of the scale, Carlton slipped 5.15%… Continue reading Sharewatch

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 15 August 2002. 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 Jan-Jun 2002 Performance By Publisher

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 15 August 2002. 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 Jan-Jun 2002-Teenage Titles

ITV’s advertising revenues are looking set to be up by 6.0% in August, better than Merrill Lynch analysts’ expectations, which had put the growth at 3.0%.Early figures for September show ITV up 0.5% in a strong TV market which will be up by 7.0% to 9.0%. ITV says that it had very few cancellations following… Continue reading Second Half Forecasts Put ITV Revenue Down 1.4% In 2002

Outdoor Connection’s regional planning division, Local Connection, is launching a poster campaign to promote the new Volkswagen Polo in the London area.The campaign, which comprises 212 48-sheet posters, launches this week and will run for two months targeting an ABC1 audience. The creative, designed by BMP, is intended to raise brand awareness of the new… Continue reading Outdoor Connection Rolls Out 48-Sheet Polo Campaign

The figures listed in NewsLine’s ABC reports are those reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) as at Thursday 15 August 2002. 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 Jan-Jun 2002- Music Titles

Emap is expected to launch a new weekly celebrity title at the end of September to capitalise on the success of Heat.The new magazine has been described as an adult version of Heat and will compete against OK and Hello.Emap’s market share of the celebrity sector has been diminished by the closure of Celebrity Looks… Continue reading Emap Set To Launch New Celebrity Magazine