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Newspaper publisher Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) has expanded its online operations with the acquisution of two websites offering dating and classified car sales services. The acquisitions, which were made by the company’s national newspapers division, Associated Newspapers, form part of its continuing strategy to invest in key areas of the online advertising market.… Continue reading DMGT Expands Online Advertising Operations

Sky is to launch its high definition service on 22 May, with the broadcaster claiming to have received more advance orders for installation of the service than were received for Sky+ in its entire first year. Since bookings for installation of the service were opened to the public on 13 April 2006, Sky claims to… Continue reading Sky Sees Massive Interest In HD Services

Newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror has revealed a dip in group advertising revenue for the first four months of 2006, with an overall decline of 11.8% in the period year on year. The downturn represents decreases of 13.9% for January, 13.0% for February and 10.2% for March and April. The company has combined its figures for… Continue reading Trinity Announces Dip In Revenues For First Four Months

Media and communications firm Aegis Group has acquired a 70% stake in New Voice, an established marketing and events company in China. The investment sees Aegis purchase the firm for approximately £5.4 million, payable over two years, and subject to performance criteria. In addition, Aegis will also have the option of acquiring the remaining 30%… Continue reading Aegis Buys Majority Stake In Chinese Media Firm

BSkyB has announced record operating profit, up by 15% year on year and reaching £660 million for the year to date. The broadcaster enjoyed net DHT subscriber growth of 40,000 during the quarter reaching 8.1 million, with an 86% rise in Sky+ households and a 76% increase in multiroom households. Revenue was up by 9%… Continue reading BSkyB Enjoys 15% Jump In Operating Profit

Outdoor media giant Viacom Outdoor has unveiled a massive 72% increase in its National Rail revenues for the first quarter of the year. The year-on-year increase was caused as a direct result of increased investment in National Rail sites, the poster firm said, reporting that the increase is substantially ahead of growth in the outdoor… Continue reading Viacom Sees National Rail Revenues Soar

Newspaper heavyweight Trinity Mirror has appointed Sir Ian Gibson, CBE, as its new chairman, replacing Sir Victor Blank, who is to step down next month. Blank will relinquish his post immediately after the company’s Annual General Meeting on 4 May, with Gibson taking control from that date. The new chairman currently holds non-executive directorships at… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Ends Search For New Chairman

Outdoor advertising group, JCDecaux, has enjoyed a strong start to 2006, reporting an increase of 16.5% in revenues for the first three months of the year. Revenues reached €442.2 million in the first quarter of 2006, compared to €379.7 million in the same period last year. JCDecaux’s street furniture division increased revenues by 7.4% to… Continue reading JCDecaux Sees Strong Start To 2006

Global advertising company, WPP, has agreed to buy the business of IEG, integrating it into its wholly-owned operating company, GroupM. IEG is one of the world’s leading providers of research, analytics, strategic counsel and training on sponsorship, strategic alliances and promotional partnerships. The company specialises in sponsorship research and analysis, offering companies the opportunity to… Continue reading WPP Acquires Research Firm IEG

Channel 4 has announced an increase in profits of 9%, allowing the broadcaster to pump an extra £50 million into its programming budget this year. The rise sees the broadcaster’s profits hit £48.5 million, with advertising growth of 6% over the year increasing turnover to £894 million. Channel 4’s main channel saw advertising and sponsorship… Continue reading Revenue Rise Sees C4 Pump £50m Into Programming