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Growth prospects for newspaper publishers have been overlooked by industry forecasts, according to a new report by analysts PricewaterhouseCoopers. The recently published research acknowledges growth potential for revenue and profit levels. It pin-points the new young readership base born from the ‘rise’ of the free paper and increasing popularity of the compact as having positive… Continue reading Newspaper Industry Predicted To Strengthen

The Financial Times performed well throughout October, adding a substantial 34% to its readership year on year in the six months to October, building on its recent successful performance to achieve a total of just over 500,000 according to the latest NRS figures.The increase in readership came ahead of speculation that the newspaper could close… Continue reading NRS National Newspaper Round-Up

JanuaryThe Times made an optimistic start to 2004 by extending the availability of its recently launched compact edition to areas outside of the original London trial zone (see Times Extends Availability Of Compact Edition). The paper also received a boost to its compact confidences with the latest ABC circulation figures revealing that the launch of… Continue reading NewsLine End Of Year Round-Up: Press

The Financial Times was one of the high-flying titles during September, adding a sizeable 29.7% to its readership year on year and notching up a total of just over 500,000 according to the latest NRS figures.The increase shows the paper performing well ahead of recent speculation that it is to undergo a revamp and engage… Continue reading NRS National Newspaper Round-Up

The Times saw its circulation rise during November, adding 3.2% on the previous month to give a total of just over 682,000 in its first full month as a tabloid-only newspaper, according to the latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations.The newspaper ditched its broadsheet edition at the end of October, and while several… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up – November 2004

Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) has warned of an impending downturn in the regional advertising market, reflecting weakness in the housing and recruitment markets. The publisher made its claim as it delivered full year results, with finance director Peter Williams claiming that, while national advertising appears to be “holding up” its regional equivalent has… Continue reading DMGT Issues Warning On Regional Newspaper Advertising

New research from mediaedge:cia indicates that the traditional power of television advertising is being eroded by the increased use of the internet by consumers, with a direct transfer in consumption evident from television to the internet. Mediaedge:cia’s research also found that TV campaigns deliver 14% less pressure amongst internet users when compared with their non-surfing… Continue reading Internet Usage Eroding TV Ad Effectiveness

The Times saw its circulation dip by 0.7% during October to a total of just over 650,000 ahead of the paper’s switch to tabloid-only publication, according to the latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations.The newspaper claims that its compact edition has brought an increased audience of young readers to the traditionally older-focussed newspaper,… Continue reading ABC National Newspaper Round-Up – October 2004

Richard Desmond’s Daily Star was one of the brightest lights in the tabloid sky in the six months to August with readership rising by more than 14% year on year to just over the 2 million mark, according to the latest NRS figures.The Star‘s two-year-old Sunday spin-off also performed well during same period with readership… Continue reading NRS National Newspaper Round-Up

Trinity Mirror has announced the appointment of Georgina Crace as managing director of its regional newspaper business, following the departure of Stephen Parker earlier this year.Crace is currently managing director of IPC Advertising and managing director of the Wallpaper* Group and will take up her appointment with Trinity on 2 February 2005.The new role will… Continue reading Trinity Mirror Appoints New MD For Regional Newspapers