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Global advertising network, Havas, yesterday said that there has been a return to growth in Europe, with the exception of the UK. Posting an organic revenue decline of 3.8% for the fourth quarter (up from a 6.4% drop in the first half), the group said that trading in the UK remained in the negative. Across… Continue reading Havas Growth Underperforms In 2003, Q4 Stronger

Revenues generated from interactive television (iTV) betting, gaming and lottery services will generate â‚Ź4.1 billion a year in Western Europe by 2007, according to a recent report by Screen Digest. The report says that operators’ gross margins, after winnings have been paid out, could reach â‚Ź709.1 million by this time. “Such numbers suggest that the… Continue reading iTV Betting, Gaming & Lottery To Generate €4.1bn By 2007

BSkyB’s run of strong growth in both subscribers and financials continued today, as the group restored its dividend for the first time in over five years. Posting a first half rise in revenues of 17% to £1.8 billion, the satellite broadcaster said that shareholders would receive 2.75p per share. This comes after a long period… Continue reading BSkyB’s Good Run Continues With H1 Results

Difficult market conditions for European outdoor advertising were revealed in JCDecaux’s financials this morning, as full-year revenues dipped by 2.2%. The Paris-based global outdoor contractor said that street furniture revenues were down 0.4%, whilst revenue from billboard and transport advertising fell by 3.4% and 5.3% respectively. However, the overall 2.2% fall was better than the… Continue reading JCDecaux Revenues Dip In 2003, But Beat Expectations

The Barclay brothers’ bid for the Daily and Sunday Telegraph could be further jeopardised by a rival offer from city brokerage Collins Stewart, which values the titles at around £400 million. It is understood that the firm has assembled a consortium to bid for the assets of Hollinger International, the newspaper empire formerly headed by… Continue reading Brokerage To Challenge Barclay Brothers For Telegraph

Advertising agency account business remained strong during January, with activity up 7% year on year, according to the latest New Business Scorecard from Lehman Brothers. This strength continues from December, when the number of account moves rose by 40% year on year (see Publicis Tops 2003 New Business League). Omnicom and Publicis had a good… Continue reading Agency Account Activity Remains Strong In January

Online product research by consumers is a key factor in their offline purchasing decisions, according to a report from Forrester Research. The majority (86%) of Europe’s online population uses the internet to research products prior to purchase, but less than half of them (42%) stay online to make a transaction. Forrester concludes that the influence… Continue reading Online Research Drives Offline Sales, Find Forrester

The latest set of global advertising forecasts from Initiative Media‘s annual Spheres Of Influence report adds further weight to the argument that the wider advertising economy is improving. Initiative forecasts a 5.8% rise in global advertising this, after an expected growth rate of 4.8% in 2003. The UK’s adspend is forecast to finish 2003 up… Continue reading INSIGHTanalysis: Media Healthcheck – January 2004

UK advertising growth is set to outpace economic growth this year, after underperforming in 2003, according to the Spheres Of Influence report from Initiative Media. Advertising expenditure is forecast to grow by 4.2% this year, after an expected 2.2% rise in 2003. Annual economic inflation, is predicted to close at 2.8% in 2003 – stronger… Continue reading UK Advertising To Outpace Economy In 2004, Says Initiative

Radio revenues at GWR Group rose by 12% year on year during the three months to the end of December 2003, thanks to a strong performance from the Local Radio Group (LRG). LRG, which accounts for 70% of GWR’s revenues, posted a 13% jump, following the introduction of a new sales system. Local spend was… Continue reading GWR Group Sees 12% Revenue Rise In Q1