The worldwide market for digital set-top boxes is poised for growth after a slow 2002, with box shipments expected to reach 74.8 million units by 2008, from an estimated 36.4 million in 2003. According to a new report from IMS Research, much of the growth will come from the Asia Pacific region, specifically China and… Continue reading MediaTelINSIGHT: DTV To Reach A Quarter Of Homes By 2008
It has been a weak year for Capital Radio, with revenues down by 3.9% and pre-tax profits off by 18.0% in the twelve months to September, the company has announced this morning. Despite the protracted weak markets, the group says that it is now seeing signs of slight improvement in the UK advertising sector. Chief… Continue reading Weak Ad Conditions Push Capital Radio Profits Down 18%
ITV partners Carlton and Granada were seen in the spotlight, up 3.44% and 3.64% respectively. Analysts believe the surge was due to hopes of an advertising rebound in the television sector.Elsewhere, Cable & Wireless was seen in focus, up 9.75% after the group announced a return to operating profit. Although some analysts believe the stock… Continue reading Sharewatch: ITV Partners Rise On Ad Rebound
The management board of ITV plc has appointed a headhunter to find an independent non-executive chairman for the group that will result from the completed merger of Carlton and Granada early next year. The Zygos Partnership, a headhunting firm set up last year, is understood to have been asked to find a chairman to replace… Continue reading ITV Plc Appoints Headhunter To Find New Chairman
It has been a weak year for Capital Radio, with revenues down by 3.9% and pre-tax profits off by 18.0% in the twelve months to September, the company has announced this morning.Despite the protracted weak markets, the group says that it is now seeing signs of slight improvement in the UK advertising sector. Chief executive… Continue reading Weak Ad Conditions Push Capital Radio Profits Down 18%
Online search revenues will help drive US digital marketing expenditure to $16 billion by 2008, representing 4% of the total marketing budget, according to Forrester Research. The group says that US marketers are planning to increase budgets by 5% in 2004, with many intending to move spend away from direct mail and trade promotions toward… Continue reading Digital Marketing To Take 4% Of Budgets By 2008, Says Forrester
Pay for performance advertising group, Espotting, has been appointed to provide its search and content across ITV’s portfolio of sites, replacing Overture.The deal will see Espotting provide its search functionality and contextual advertising technology across ITV’s sites. In addition the group will integrate its listings on approximately 45 ITV programme sites.Espotting’s listings will also be… Continue reading Espotting Secures ITV For Search Deal
US magazine advertising revenues rose by 6.8% during October, to reach $1.8 billion, according to the latest figures from the Publishers Information Bureau (PIB). Advertising page volumes, on the other hand, were down by 3.2% year on year. In the year to date, ad revenues were up by 8.7% at $14.7 billion, whilst ad pages… Continue reading US Magazine Advertising Rises 7% In October
Granada Enterprises has secured Mini to sponsor its new autumn drama series Between The Sheets, following the car brand’s successful association with Cold Feet earlier this year.As part of the campaign Mini will feature idents offering advice and guidance on relationships, with the strapline “a Mini guide to romance.” The campaign will run across the… Continue reading Granada Secures Mini For Drama Sponsorship
The worldwide market for digital set-top boxes is poised for growth after a slow 2002, with box shipments expected to reach 74.8 million units by 2008, from an estimated 36.4 million in 2003. According to a new report from IMS Research, much of the growth will come from the Asia Pacific region, specifically China and… Continue reading DTV To Reach A Quarter Of Homes Globally By 2008
