Last weekend saw the launch of the latest series of Big Brother and this year Channel 4 seems to have pulled out all the stops. NewsLine’s Assistant Editor, Gareth Jones, looks at whether, in the world of reality TV, you can have too much of a good thing.The reality TV extravaganza that is Big Brother… Continue reading NewsLine Column: Big Brother 3 – Resistance Is Futile
The French online sector suffered a 17% drop in advertising revenues during 2001, according to the latest annual data from that country’s Interactive Advertising Bureau, as reported by the World Advertising Research Centre. Online spend in France fell from ₏184 million (£116.2 million) in 2000 to just ₏153 million last year. Figures for 2001 US… Continue reading French Internet Advertising Falls 17% In 2001
Like for like advertising revenues at Carlton Communications fell by 13% year on year for the six months ended 31 March 2002, the company’s results showed this morning. However, the ITV giant says that there are early signs of a recovery in the demand for advertising at present. Pre-tax profit before interest at the company… Continue reading Carlton Profits Hit By Ad Slowdown And ITV Digital Failure
Clear Channel UK’s recent acquisition of Score Outdoor (see Score Outdoor Sale To Create Third Force In Market) will benefit advertisers by creating more competition within the outdoor sector, according to IPA Outdoor (IPAO).The acquisition, which will see the creation of a third national force in billboard advertising to rival JCDecaux and Maiden, has been… Continue reading IPA Outdoor Welcomes Clear Channel UK Acquisition
US internet advertising declined by 7.5% in Q4 2001 and dropped by 12% across the whole year, according to figures released by the US Internet Advertising Bureau. Online spend for 2001 totalled $7.2 billion, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers-produced report. The IAB says that the weak revenues were not unexpected and that they mirror the experiences… Continue reading US Internet Ad Revenue Falls 12% In 2001
UK consumer advertising is trading well, whilst radio advertising conditions remain tough, according to year-end financial results released by EMAP this morning. The results are pretty much in line with the outlook given in the group’s trading statement in March (see EMAP Says Consumer Mags Revenue Stable, Radio Remains Weak). Pre-tax profit rose by 6%… Continue reading EMAP ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ On Future Trading
UK consumer advertising is trading well, whilst radio advertising conditions remain tough, according to year-end financial results released by EMAP this morning. The results are pretty much in line with the outlook given in the group’s trading statement in March.Pre-tax profit rose by 6% to £151 million for the twelve months ended 31 March 2002.… Continue reading EMAP ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ On Future Trading
Global newspaper advertising revenue fell by 7% in 2001 in real terms, with 57% of countries showing declines, according to the annual World Press Trends survey published by the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) this week. Despite the decline in advertising, the WAN report also shows that newspapers’ share of the global ad market stabilised… Continue reading Global Newspaper Ad Revenues Fall 7% In 2001
In an AGM statement today, Maiden Group reiterated the forecast made in March (see Maiden Anticipates ‘Gradual And Measured’ Recovery In 2002) that there would be a “gradual and measured recovery” in 2002. In a statement this morning, Maiden Group chairman Martin Boase said: “The performance of the Group is in line with our comments… Continue reading Maiden Boss Forecasts ‘Gradual And Measured’ Recovery
Like for like advertising revenues at Carlton Communications fell by 13% year on year for the six months ended 31 March 2002, the company’s results showed this morning. However, the ITV giant says that there are early signs of a recovery in the demand for advertising at present.Pre-tax profit before interest at the company fell… Continue reading Carlton Profits Hit By Ad Slowdown And ITV Digital Failure
