Continental Research has launched a digital audience research service which will provide data for the specialist satellite channels and radio stations that broadcast on the Sky digital platform. Launched yesterday “Specialisting” is designed to work alongside BARB and RAJAR data, giving detailed audience profiling and the opportunity to carry out ad hoc research surveys in… Continue reading Continental Launches Digital Audience Research Service
Radio is the most active medium in promoting evidence of its effectiveness as an advertising tool, according to a new report from independent research company Ocean Consulting.The report, which is based on research carried out by NOP, shows that 40% of agency/advertiser customers believe that radio is doing the most to demonstrate its effectiveness, well… Continue reading Radio Considered Most Active In Promoting Effectiveness
The rate of growth of the UK’s online advertising market slowed sharply during 2001, according to figures released today by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). Nevertheless, the sector turned in a 7.1% growth where most media were showing heavy year on year declines. Unsustainable growth The heady days of triple digit growth for the internet… Continue reading UK Online Adspend Growth Falls Dramatically, But Outperforms 2001 Media Market
According to the report, Wireless Internet Access over Unlicensed Spectrum: An Alternative to 3G Mobile Data Networks from Pioneer Consulting, wireless internet promises to be a lucrative market with global equipment revenues expected to grow from $3.1 billion in 2002 to $19.1 billion in 2008. Pioneer believes that the internet and mobile markets will converge… Continue reading Global Mobile ISP Revenue Will Reach $18.4 Billion By 2008
US newspaper advertising expenditures for Q1 2002 totaled $9.7 billion, a decrease of 6.2%, according to preliminary estimates from the Newspaper Association of America (NAA). The latest figures show a gradual improvement in several categories and a less severe decline from the previous quarter, when spending fell 11.9%, says the NAA’s statement. Retail advertising fell… Continue reading US Papers See Slowing Ad Growth Decline In Q1 2002
Radio revenues at Capital Radio fell by 7% to £59.6 million for the six months ended 31 March 2002, the group announced this morning. Group revenue dropped by 8% to £60.0 million during the same period, whilst underlying pre-tax profit fell 20% to £14.2 million. Capital says that combined radio revenues for April and May… Continue reading Capital Radio Profits Hit By Ad Decline
As expected, Telepiù has abandoned its agreed merger with Italian pay-TV platform Stream, following restrictions imposed on the deal by the country’s anti-trust regulator this week (see Italian Anti-Trust Ruling May Offer Vivendi An Exit From Stream Deal). Telepiù is owned by Vivendi Universal and Stream by News Corp and Telecom Italia (50:50). It is… Continue reading Vivendi’s Telepi
Carlton Communications Plc and Thomson multimedia have signed a joint agreement to acquire the cinema advertising interests owned by UGC of France and the Belgian broadcaster RTBF. The acquisition will be made via a new joint venture company, 50% owned by Carlton and 50% by Thomson. The deal comprises a cash consideration of Euros 100… Continue reading Carlton And Thomson Extend Cinema Interests In Europe
A $4.0 billion write-off of News Corp’s stake in Gemstar TV has left the corporation with a post-tax loss of $4.2 billion for the three months to the end of March (the third quarter of the group’s financial year). However, despite the exceptional write-off, revenues were up 17.7% to £3.85 billion and operating income was… Continue reading News Corp Profits Hit By Gemstar Write-Off
Publicis Groupe SA, joint owner of the Zenith Optimedia Group, yesterday reported consolidated revenues of E576 million for the first quarter of 2002, an increase of 4.6% over the E550 million reported for the same period in 2001. Taking into account constant exchange rates and identical unit reporting, revenues fell by 2.2% in Q1, slightly… Continue reading Publicis Revenues Up 4.6%, Beating Expectations
