Pan-European broadcaster RTL has reported a 40% increase in profits for the first six months of 2003 amid growing optimism about the state of the advertising economy.Chief executive, Gerhard Zeiler commented: “RTL Group has continued to progress in tough markets by outperforming competitors, showing strong, sometimes even record, performances in audience shares and increasing advertising… Continue reading Positive First Half For RTL And Five
The recording industry is yet to accommodate the concept of paid-for downloading but this will change, thereby sounding the death knell for physical music media, says a new study from Forrester ResearchAlso On MediaTel Insight Today…RTL Sees Signs Of Improving Ad EconomyEurope’s largest broadcaster has suggested that the worst of the advertising recession is over… Continue reading MediaTelINSIGHT:Legal Downloading To Drive Out CDs
BT and Yahoo! have formally launched their new high-speed internet service, BT Yahoo! Broadband. The co-branded offering, which became available yesterday, is designed to be the UK’s most advanced broadband internet product, combining high-quality access with a range of content and services for £29.99 per month. BT announced the joint venture with Yahoo! back in… Continue reading BT & Yahoo! Launch New Broadband Product
The recording industry is yet to accommodate the concept of paid-for downloading but this will change, thereby sounding the death knell for physical music media, says a new study from Forrester Research. It is claimed that 20% of Americans engage in track downloading and half of these admit to buying fewer CDs. As a result,… Continue reading Legal Downloading To Drive Out CDs And DVDs
Europe’s largest broadcaster has suggested that the worst of the advertising recession is over and there is cautious enthusiasm about prospects for growth. RTL Group, which owns 45 television and radio stations across the continent, issued first half results on Wednesday which showed significant gains in earnings (see Positive First Half For RTL And Five).… Continue reading RTL Sees Signs Of Improving Ad Economy
In 2007, the majority of internet users in prominent western countries will be experienced surfers. Even now, the US can no longer claim be the most web savvy nation, according to a study by Jupiter Research. North America pioneered internet use but growth has slowed in recent years and CommerceNet estimates that by 2005, 68%… Continue reading Seasoned Net Users Will Hold Sway In 2007, Says Jupiter
Mobile operators and technology providers are yet to fully exploit the business market for mobile data services, according to a recent report by Analysys. The telecoms consultancy found that although businesses account for 15% of mobile operators’ customers and 40% of mobile voice revenue, they generate only 11% of mobile service revenue from non-voice services… Continue reading Email To Drive Mobile Data Revenues In Europe
The popularity of WAP-enabled mobile phones continued to surge in July, with the total number of page impressions viewed in the UK hitting 904 million, according to the latest research from the Mobile Data Association (MDA). The figures from GSM Network operators O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone represent a 15% increase on the previous month… Continue reading WAP Usage Hits New High In July
ITV partners, Carlton and Granada, were seen in focus yesterday, following last week’s heavy losses. The stocks were seen in recovery, up 3.01% and 3.90% respectively.ITV’s director of programmes, Nigel Pickard, recently outlined plans to revitalise the schedules at the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster (see MGEITF 2003: Pickard Outlines Plans To Revitalise ITV).Broader market sentiment… Continue reading Sharewatch: ITV Partners Bounce Back Following Losses
The number of British companies with broadband internet access has more than doubled over the last year to 39%, according to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce.The survey shows that more than half of all companies believe that broadband is critical for success of their business, with one in six firms planning to… Continue reading British Businesses See Broadband Uptake Double
