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A new report from eMarketer says that, by many measures, Britain has become Europe’s leading online economy. The UK Online report says that as telecom competition drives down prices, growing numbers of Britons are upgrading to broadband speeds. According to eMarketer, the UK now boasts the fifth-largest broadband population in the world. With 12 million… Continue reading Britain Becoming Major Online Economy

The Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has announced that its total ad revenues for the five months to February rose by 10%. This figure includes those of Associated Northcliffe Digital which have risen by 114% year on year (excluding acquisitions). Underlying revenues increased by 4%, whilst Associated’s newspaper display advertising revenues increased by 4%… Continue reading DMGT Sees Ad Revenues Rise

CBS Outdoor has hired Helena Bouchez to the newly created role of commercial director to manage its London rail portfolio.Bouchez, who takes up the new position in June, will be tasked with developing and implementing growth and operational strategies for CBS Outdoor’s London rail business.This will include managing the contracts with London Underground, Docklands Light… Continue reading CBS Outdoor Takes Bouchez From Titan

Emap has published a trading update for the full year ending 31 March 2007, saying that the outcome is in line with current expectations. The publisher says that in consumer, and radio in particular, market conditions have been weak, although B2B is continuing to perform well. Total revenue growth track, says Emap, is on track… Continue reading Emap Financial Year In Line With Expectations

GCap Media has announced that, on a like for like basis, its revenues for the full year ending 31 March 2007 are forecast to increase by 1% year on year for the last quarter and decline by around 3% for the year. Total revenue for the year is forecast to be decrease approximately 9%, with… Continue reading GCap Revenues Expected To Show Increase

ITV has announced that ITV1’s net advertising revenue (NAR) was £1.2 million in 2006, down from £1.4 million in 2005. In a financial statement released today, ITV said that its 2006 share of total ITV1 net advertising revenues (NAR) represented 59% of the company’s total revenues before disposed businesses (2005 68%). The broadcaster added that… Continue reading ITV1 Net Ad Revenue Declines

Chrysalis has released interim results for the six months to 28 February 2007, stating that Chrysalis Radio is expected to show a decline in revenues. In a trading update released today, Chrysalis said that owing to the challenging UK radio advertising market, its radio division is expected to show a decline of around 9% for… Continue reading Chrysalis Radio Expects Decline In Revenues

Independent News & Media (INM) recorded revenues of €1.6 million, up 1.5% on 2005, with this reflecting underlying revenue growth in excess of 5% for both advertising and circulation within the publishing division. However, the company saw its profits after tax fall by 13.4% to €198.4 million. INM said that revenue gained from the €62.7… Continue reading Independent News & Media Records Revenue Increase

CBS Outdoor has poached Anthony Waithe as head of research from rival Titan Outdoor. Waithe will report to Steve Cox, CBS Outdoor’s strategic planning director, and will lead a four-strong research team to deliver detailed audience research to support the sales division.Waithe will also be tasked with delivering research insights that highlight the role of… Continue reading Titan Head Of Research Jumps Ship To CBS Outdoor

Up to a fifth of Emap Consumer Media’s editorial staff are said to have been made redundant in the run up to the group’s trading results release next week, according to reports in the trade press.The job losses are a surprise addition to the 30 publishing roles that were scrapped last month, and continue a… Continue reading Huge Job Cuts At Emap Ahead Of Group Results