The Independent has joined a growing list of internet publishers who are charging for premium online content.The www.independent.co.uk website has launched a new subscription service consisting of a collection of its best content, which is available to buy per article or through monthly and annual subscription.The paper claims: “We have launched this new portfolio because… Continue reading Independent Introduces Paid-For Online Content
Almost a quarter of Europeans will purchase online content and services by 2007, spending a total of around â‚Ź3.2 billion, according to forecasts from Jupiter Research. The research shows that the sector is still fairly nascent, with only 9% of European consumers buying these services via the web in 2003 and generating revenues of â‚Ź693… Continue reading European Online Content Spend To Hit €3.2bn By 2007, Says Jupiter
Paragon publishing has secured Nintendo as the sponsor of a special foil wrapped edition of its GamesTM magazine.The deal will see Nintendo sponsor the entire ‘Retro’ section of the magazine, which will take a nostalgic look at how Nintendo consoles and games have changed throughout the years.Nick Roberts, group editor at Paragon, commented: “GamesTM has… Continue reading Paragon Secures Nintendo For GamesTM Sponsorship
First quarter revenues at global advertising and communications group, WPP, dropped by 3.9% to £908.5 million, slightly ahead of analysts’ expectations.The regional variations showed North America up by 1.4% in constant currencies, whilst in Europe, the UK was down 3.5% and continental Europe up 3.5%. Revenues from the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa and the… Continue reading WPP Sees Weak UK Revenues, But Improving Outlook
Interactive Digital Sales (IDS) is increasing the size of its sales team and is dedicating more resources to interactive advertising, following the rapid growth in demand for interactive TV campaigns.The sales house, which represents the Flextech and UKTV channels, has appointed its commercial development manager, Mark Conolly, manager of interactivity, with responsibility for increasing revenue… Continue reading IDS Increases Focus On Interactive Advertising
Although traditional broadcasters with major sports rights will benefit most from new broadband revenue streams, a market will emerge for less popular or niche sports that are unable to gain television carriage, according to a new report from Screen Digest.Also On MediaTelINSIGHT Today…European Online Content Spend To Hit €3.2bn By 2007, Says JupiterAlmost a quarter… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: Broadband Sport Content To Generate $6.4bn By 2008
WPP was seen in focus on Thursday as investors considered the potential cost of the effects of the Sars virus on the global advertising market. The stock was seen down 1.05%.The fall came in spite of a series of unusually bullish comments from WPP chief executive, Sir Martin Sorrell, who said there were “significant” signs… Continue reading Sharewatch: WPP Falls On Sars Concerns
Chrysalis Group is set to sell its television division to a management buy-in group led by a trio of former ITV heads.The company today confirmed that a sale has been agreed in principle with debt and equity providers, although the exact terms have yet to be finalised.The management buy-in group is led by Steve Morrison,… Continue reading Chrysalis To Sell Television Group To Former ITV Heads
National commercial speech radio station TalkSPORT has secured computer games company, Codemasters, as the sponsor of its championship snooker coverage.The month-long deal, which encompasses the Regal Scottish Open and the Embassy World Championships, is designed to raise awareness of the latest sports simulation game from the computer games group.The sponsorship will include an on-air competition… Continue reading Sponsorship Deal Sends TalkSPORT Snooker Loopy
Chrysalis Group is set to sell its television division to a management buy-in (MBI) group led by a trio of former ITV heads. Chrysalis today confirmed that a sale has been agreed in principle with debt and equity providers, although the exact terms have yet to be finalised. The MBI group is led by Steve… Continue reading Chrysalis To Sell Television Group To Former ITV Heads
