In an AGM statement, Maiden Group reiterated the forecast made in March that there would be a “gradual and measured recovery” in 2002.Maiden Group chairman Martin Boase said: “The performance of the Group is in line with our comments made at the time of the preliminary results at the end of March and in our… Continue reading Maiden Boss Forecasts ‘Gradual And Measured’ Recovery
Clear Channel UK’s recent acquisition of Score Outdoor (see Score Outdoor Sale To Create Third Force In Market) will benefit advertisers by creating more competition within the outdoor sector, according to IPA Outdoor (IPAO).The acquisition, which will see the creation of a third national force in billboard advertising to rival JCDecaux and Maiden, has been… Continue reading IPA Outdoor Welcomes Clear Channel UK Acquisition
US internet advertising declined by 7.5% in Q4 2001 and dropped by 12% across the whole year, according to figures released by the US Internet Advertising Bureau. Online spend for 2001 totalled $7.2 billion, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers-produced report. The IAB says that the weak revenues were not unexpected and that they mirror the experiences… Continue reading US Internet Ad Revenue Falls 12% In 2001
UK consumer advertising is trading well, whilst radio advertising conditions remain tough, according to year-end financial results released by EMAP this morning. The results are pretty much in line with the outlook given in the group’s trading statement in March.Pre-tax profit rose by 6% to £151 million for the twelve months ended 31 March 2002.… Continue reading EMAP ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ On Future Trading
Global newspaper advertising revenue fell by 7% in 2001 in real terms, with 57% of countries showing declines, according to the annual World Press Trends survey published by the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) this week. Despite the decline in advertising, the WAN report also shows that newspapers’ share of the global ad market stabilised… Continue reading Global Newspaper Ad Revenues Fall 7% In 2001
Like for like advertising revenues at Carlton Communications fell by 13% year on year for the six months ended 31 March 2002, the company’s results showed this morning. However, the ITV giant says that there are early signs of a recovery in the demand for advertising at present.Pre-tax profit before interest at the company fell… Continue reading Carlton Profits Hit By Ad Slowdown And ITV Digital Failure
Chrysalis Radio Interactive has signed a five figure advertising deal with personalised picture and logo website Hallmark Hiya to promote the brand across the Galaxy Network.The deal, which begins on 3 June, runs for three weeks and will target a 15-19 year-old female audience. On air advertising spots and trails will direct listeners to the… Continue reading Chrysalis Brings Hallmark Hiya To Galaxy Listeners
IPC’s NME brand has extended its SMS text messaging service with the launch of NME Band Alerts.The new premium rate service, which is intended to provide music fans with the latest rock and pop news, launches tomorrow. NME readers will be able to sign up to receive SMS alerts on up to 100 bands by… Continue reading NME Extends Text Message Offering
The Daily Telegraph has signed a deal with Thus Group to promote it’s Overdrive campaign targeting small and medium sized businesses.The deal will see a 16-page tabloid supplement on office-based communications appear in the Daily Telegraph on 30 May. The supplement will feature competitions and advertorials designed to raise awareness of Thus Group’s Overdrive campaign… Continue reading Daily Telegraph Signs Ad Deal With Thus Group
Internet ad monitoring service NetCrawling has launched a new spidering product called Brand Pepper that measures the total marketing impact of brands online.The new product, which collects PR, sponsorship, advertising and web positioning information, allows agencies and brand owners to quantify their total online marketing spend and directly compare it to that of their competitors.According… Continue reading NetCrawling Unveils Hot New Ad Monitoring Tool
