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Global demand for mobile phone handsets remains strong, according to new research from consultancy firm Strategy Analytics.It said that 282 million handsets were shipped worldwide in the first quarter of 2008, up 14% year on year.Strategy Analytics said that the growth was driven by rising demand in markets such as Africa and Asia.It added that… Continue reading Mobile Handset Demand Remains Strong

ITV1 was the big ratings winner last night, with a peak of 7.5 million adults tuning in for the return of Midsomer Murders at 8pm.The two hour crime drama, which saw John Nettles investigating yet another murder in the sleepy village, had an average of 7.2 million viewers, a 30.9% share of the audience.It easily… Continue reading 7.5m Tune In For Return Of Midsomer Murders

RAJAR is to pilot a new online system of recording radio listening and abandon its trial of electronic device alternatives to its diary-based system.The two-year trial of portable people meters as due to continue until the beginning of 2009 but will now end in June.The new survey is intended to give the radio industry more… Continue reading RAJAR To Pilot Online Diary

Alex Donelly, a former EMI executive, has joined Channel 4 as head of music for its digital radio operations.Donelly will work across all of 4 Radio’s stations and have responsibility for their music output.He will work alongside Channel 4 director of radio Bob Shennan in order to develop a launch and music strategy.Shennan said: “Alex… Continue reading Channel 4 Appoints Head Of Music

Publisher Trinity Mirror is to close eight loss making newspapers in Derby and Peterborough. The titles are all free weeklies and include the Derby Trader and the Peterborough Herald and Post. According to a report in the Guardian, 23 employees will be made redundant, six of them in editorial positions. Trinity Mirror said it does… Continue reading Trinity Mirror To Close Eight Papers

The Mirror Group’s first reported Unique Users* figure stood at just over 4.4 million for its selection of websites for March, according to new figures from ABCe.Users for the Telegraph‘s site surged month on month, with over 17 million now logging on to the newspaper site compared to almost 12.3 million in February, representing almost… Continue reading Mirror Group Reports First ABCe Figure For March

Sky is adding new sports content from ESPN and Voom to its video-on-demand service Sky Anytime on PC.The move will see ESPN Classic, which is already available through Sky Anytime on TV and to Sky+ and HD customers, will now be on offer through the Sky Anytime PC service.Content from the Voom Rush HD extreme… Continue reading More Sports Content For Sky Anytime On PC

WPP, the world’s second largest advertising group, saw revenues grow by 14.1% to $1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2008. First quarter growth reflected the continued steady overall economic environment despite the continuing uncertainty stimulated by the credit and liquidity crisis and the much slowdown in the US, said WPP. However, despite the revenue… Continue reading WPP Revenues Grow 14.1%

Pearson, owner of the Financial Times, has said that it expects continued profit growth at the newspaper group this year. The company said that it had made a good start to the year and is trading in line with expectations. It added that it expects profit growth at its education business and “double digit profit… Continue reading FT Profits Expected To Grow

Digital distribution of content is growing rapidly across the globe, driven by continued technological enhancements and content industry support. However, key to its long term success will be the development of strong consumer propositions and business models that secure sustainable revenue streams, according to research firm Understanding & Solutions. “Looking at the marketplace, broadcast pay… Continue reading Digital Distribution Of Content Growing Globally