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This morning saw Independent News & Media (INM) announce record interim results for the six months to 30 June 2005, with particularly strong growth by the Independent, which saw advertising revenues increase by a massive 18.5% amid what the company called a “volatile market.”The increase was due, the publisher said, to the “substantial” uplift in… Continue reading Independent Sees Ad Revenue Rise In Volatile Market

Outdoor advertising group, JCDecaux, has announced a 5.7% increase in revenues for the first six months of 2005, reaching €833.7 million, reflecting a sound performance for the group, despite softening advertising conditions in some European markets.Operating margin for the company enjoyed a healthy rise of 4.7% to hit €229.1 million, representing 27.5% of consolidated revenues.JCDecaux’s… Continue reading JCDecaux Announces Revenue Increase For First Half

Asia is forecast to become the largest regional mobile telecommunications market in the world over the next five to ten years, with Asian mobile telecom revenues reaching over $260 billion by 2009, up from $180 in 2004. According to high-tech market research firm, India will be the fastest growing entity in the region, with a… Continue reading Mobile Telecoms In Asia Forecast To Rocket

Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) is forecast to be firmly established as an alternative platform to digital satellite, terrestrial and cable transmission over the next ten years, with delivery of television over the internet transforming the TV market industry. According to new research from LoveLace Consulting and informitiv, television will become increasing like the internet, with… Continue reading IPTV Moving Into Mainstream TV Marketplace

Independent News & Media (INM) has announced record interim results for the six months to 30 June 2005, with particularly strong growth by the Independent, enjoying an increase of 18.5% in advertising revenues, despite a “volatile market.” According to INM, the increase resulted from a “substantial” uplift in core circulation copy sales throughout 2004, with… Continue reading Independent Sees Strong Growth In First Half Of 2005

Outdoor advertising group, JCDecaux, has announced a 5.7% increase in revenues for the first six months of 2005, reaching €833.7 million, reflecting a sound performance for the group, despite softening advertising conditions in some European markets. Operating margin for the company enjoyed a healthy rise of 4.7% to hit €229.1 million, representing 27.5% of consolidated… Continue reading JCDecaux Announces 5.7% Increase In Revenues For First Half 2005

The Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) this morning issued a trading statement reporting a further weakening in advertising markets and the creation of necessary costs reductions in all of its consumer-facing businesses. The company stated that the rest of the group has continued to perform well, meanwhile, with its information publishing division proving particularly… Continue reading DMGT Sees Weakening Ad Markets But Expects Strong Full Year

Worldwide growth in the mobile phone industry is expected to hit its highest level ever this year, surpassing the 335 million new additions in 2004, according to the latest market forecast by Informa Telecoms & Media. The analysts’s new predictions highlight the ability of mobile operators to target niche demographics in order to avoid downturn… Continue reading Worldwide Mobile Growth To Hit Record High

Last night saw cricket fans flock to their television sets, enthralled as England regained the Ashes, securing the largest ever audience share for Channel 4.The day’s cricket saw a steadily increasing audience for Channel 4’s coverage, with 2 million viewers tuning in at 10am, 4.7 million at 1pm and peaking at a massive 7.4 million… Continue reading Channel 4 Cricket High Stumps Rivals

Adoption of bluetooth is now common amongst the British public, with mobile handsets increasingly featuring the technology as standard. But how can advertisers tap into the new technology? Fred Durman, commercial partner at Filter explains advantages of BlueCasting to both companies and consumers alike…BlueCasting is a proximity marketing system, allowing consumers the chance to download… Continue reading BlueCasting – A Channel That’s Here To Stay