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Digital stations continue to top the charts in terms of growth according to the latest RAJAR data, with figures for Q2 2005 showing the BBC and Commercial broadcasters notching up positive growth as sales of DAB radios increase.Chrysalis’ The Arrow saw the largest percentage growth in weekly reach, adding 229.17% year on year in the… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q2 2005:Digital Leads The Way In National Radio

Thomson Intermedia has acquired market leading audit and performance monitor, Billetts, for £13.1 million, accelerating Thomson’s strategy to become the leading provider of advertising and media intelligence in the UK.The move will enable Thomson to merge its data and technology with Billetts’ consultancy skills, moving the combined firm into a powerful position against rivals both… Continue reading Thomson Intermedia Scoops Billetts For £13.1 Million

National Stations Weekly Reach (000s) Station Ending Sep 04 Ending Dec 04 Ending Mar 05 Ending Jun 05 Ending Sep 05 YoY % Change Sep 04 vs Sep 05 1Xtra 312 288 351 292 405 29.81 BBC 6 Music 228 238 311 286 285 25.00 BBC 7 404 391 556 472 631 56.19 BBC Asian… Continue reading BBC Retains Position As Britons Favoured Listen

The BBC saw its radio operations perform well in the second half of 2005, with the Corporation increasing its weekly reach and share of listening for both national and local stations at a cost to commercial rivals, which suffered dips overall.However, there were some increases in share of listening and average hours per listener for… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q2 2005:BBC Rises At A Cost To Commercial Rivals

The latest RAJAR figures for the three months to June show Capital 95.8 regaining the top spot in London whilst maintaining its share of listening at 6.1%The increase sees the GCap-owned station reclaim its position ahead of Chrysalis’ Heart 106.2, which despite making a surprise entry as London’s top station in terms of listening share… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q2 2005:Capital Regains Top Spot In London

Breakfast listening, both nationally and locally, produced mixed results in the latest RAJAR figures for the three months to June.Nationally, BBC Radio 2 retained its position as market leader; losing just 0.36% quarter on quarter in weekly reach and attracting 8,063 million listeners to Terry Wogan’s Breakfast Show.As the football season came to an end,… Continue reading RAJAR Results Q2 2005:Capital Top Of The Table For Breakfast

The global mobile market is expected to pass two billion subscribers by 2005 and is predicted to approach three billion by 2010 as the growth rate falls to single figures within a couple of years, according to Informa Telecoms & Media. The latest edition of the Global Mobile Forecasts to 2010 report claims that almost… Continue reading Global Mobile Market To Reach 3 Billion By 2010

US personal video recorder (PVR) manufacturer, TiVo, is employing technology in which commercials can’t be switched over, with seven advertisers in the US already signing up. The new technology will see a logo, phone number, or other “call to action” pop up in the right-hand corner of the screen, even if users choose to fast-forward… Continue reading TiVo Reveals Adverts That Can’t Be Skipped Through

The holiday season accounts for over 50% of annual revenue for 20% five multi-channel retailers, increasing to nearly 25% for internet only operations, according to the latest research from global web analytics leader, WebTrends. The new Online Retail Holiday Readiness Report 2005 shows that in terms of holiday business, with the season contributing 43% of… Continue reading US Online Retailers Profit From Holiday Season

The huge growth in online advertising has led to fast-paced growth for the industry’s representative body, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), with the latest office opening in Denmark and a new Leadership Council formed to help companies with pan-European interests work together to grow interactive marketing.The IAB branch in Denmark will be run by the… Continue reading IAB Expands Following Growth In Online Advertising