More than 10 million UK internet users visited online shopping sites during December 2001, an increase of nearly three million on December 2000, according to the latest research from NetValue.The figures show that alomst three million purchases were made over the internet in December, with UK online retailers experiencing their “best Christmas to date.” The… Continue reading Online Shopping Strong In December
GWR is launching its rock radio station The Storm in London as part of the Digital Radio Group’s London multiplex licence (see Digital Radio Group Wins Third London Multiplex).The station, which is available in the west of England and the west midlands on digital radio and nationally through Sky Digital, will be GWR’s first wholly… Continue reading GWR Unleashes Storm On London Digital Multiplex
Marks & Spencer has retained its position as the most written about ad in the UK national press with its “Exclusively for Everyone” campaign proving that celebrities continue to be the favourite weapon of advertisers.The Marks & Spencer campaign, which featured celebrities such as Zoe Ball, Julian Clary and Hugh Lawrie, led to the high… Continue reading M&S Tops Ads That Makes News Survey
IPC is extending its portfolio of home interest titles with the launch of a new homes and interiors magazine called Creating Beautiful Homes.The title, which will go on sale on 7 February with a cover price of £2.75, is being launched as a spin off from IPC’s 25 Beautiful Homes, which saw circulation rise by… Continue reading IPC Unveils New Home Interest Title
The European Information Technology Observatory (EITO) has compiled its 2002 trends and forecasts statistics on the worldwide and European information and communications technology markets (ICT) markets. The research group notes that 2001 was a difficult year for the global economy and for the ICT industry, but argues that Europe continues to progress towards the e-economy.… Continue reading Ecommerce, Technology, IT And Internet Forecasts From EITO
According to an upcoming report, Residential Broadband: Cable Modems, DSL & Fixed Wireless, from The Strategis Group, residential broadband services will cover 38 million US households by 2006. “The economic environment of the past year, combined with uncertainty surrounding competing technologies and floundering business models, threatens to slow the growth in demand for residential broadband.… Continue reading 35% Of US Households Will Have Broadband Access By 2006, Says Strategis
Jupiter MMXI has published its first report charting UK internet usage both at home and at work and has revealed that over 18 million people accessed the internet from these locations during December 2001.Jupiter MMXI’s international research director, Jonathan Jephcott, said: “The release of the combined work and home data provides the media industry with… Continue reading Jupiter MMXI Unveils Combined Internet Data
Taxi Media has secured a deal with UBS Warburg to promote the Andy Warhol exhibition at the Tate Modern in London.The deal, which will run from 4 February to 4 March, is the company’s first month-long fully liveried campaign and will feature 16 red liveried taxis carrying Andy Warhol’s signature as well as details of… Continue reading Taxi Media Moves Into Modern Art
DMG Radio Australia, the country’s largest radio network, has announced the acquisition of Brisbane AM radio station 4BH from the Australian Radio Network for an undisclosed sum not exceeding A$5 million. DMG, 75% owned by DMGT and 25% by GWR Group, now owns 62 stations across Australia. DMG Radio Australia’s regional stations continue to suffer… Continue reading DMG Builds Australian Radio Network
Chase Carey, CEO of Sky Global Networks, has resigned from his position at News Corp following the failure of the group’s bid for DirecTV (see Insight Analysis: Murdoch Walks Away From ‘Dream’ DirecTV Deal). Carey had been instrumental in negotiating a number of successful deals whilst at News Corp including the acquisition of Star TV… Continue reading Sky Boss Leaves Following DirecTV Failure
