Radio revenues at Capital Radio fell by 7% to £59.6 million for the six months ended 31 March 2002, the group announced this morning. Group revenue dropped by 8% to £60.0 million during the same period, whilst underlying pre-tax profit fell 20% to £14.2 million.Capital says that combined radio revenues for April and May are… Continue reading Capital Radio Profits Hit By Ad Decline
According to the report, Wireless Internet Access over Unlicensed Spectrum: An Alternative to 3G Mobile Data Networks from Pioneer Consulting, wireless internet promises to be a lucrative market with global equipment revenues expected to grow from $3.1 billion in 2002 to $19.1 billion in 2008. Pioneer believes that the internet and mobile markets will converge… Continue reading Global Mobile ISP Revenue Will Reach $18.4 Billion By 2008
Attic Futura is to launch SMS services for readers of two of its teen titles, Sugar and cd:uk. The services will be the first of their kind to be available on all four mobile networks and on pay-as-you go as well as monthly billing contracts.The June issue of cd:uk, on sale on 24 May, will… Continue reading Attic Futura Teen Titles Launch Text Services
US newspaper advertising expenditures for Q1 2002 totaled $9.7 billion, a decrease of 6.2%, according to preliminary estimates from the Newspaper Association of America (NAA). The latest figures show a gradual improvement in several categories and a less severe decline from the previous quarter, when spending fell 11.9%, says the NAA’s statement. Retail advertising fell… Continue reading US Papers See Slowing Ad Growth Decline In Q1 2002
Jobs in marketing and media have overtaken jobs in consulting as the most sought after by graduates, according to new research. The annual UK graduates survey, details of which appear in today’s Independent, found that 13% of graduates expressed an interest in careers in these areas, down from 14% in 2001 for marketing and 13.9%… Continue reading Media And Marketing Jobs Top Choice For Graduates
Total online advertising spend increased by 7.1% year on year during 2001 to £165.7m, according to figures published today by the IAB.The research, which is based on revenues reported by the finance departments of online media owners, shows that the industry experienced “clear growth” during 2001 despite a depressed economic landscape and recessionary behaviour in… Continue reading Online Adspend Shows Growth Despite Tough 2001
Continental Research has launched a digital audience research service which will provide data for the specialist satellite channels and radio stations that broadcast on the Sky digital platform. Launched yesterday “Specialisting” is designed to work alongside BARB and RAJAR data, giving detailed audience profiling and the opportunity to carry out ad hoc research surveys in… Continue reading Continental Launches Digital Audience Research Service
Radio is the most active medium in promoting evidence of its effectiveness as an advertising tool, according to a new report from independent research company Ocean Consulting.The report, which is based on research carried out by NOP, shows that 40% of agency/advertiser customers believe that radio is doing the most to demonstrate its effectiveness, well… Continue reading Radio Considered Most Active In Promoting Effectiveness
A $4.0 billion write-off of News Corp’s stake in Gemstar TV has left the corporation with a post-tax loss of $4.2 billion for the three months to the end of March (the third quarter of the group’s financial year). However, despite the exceptional write-off, revenues were up 17.7% to £3.85 billion and operating income was… Continue reading News Corp Profits Hit By Gemstar Write-Off
The explosion in choice for consumers has led to a greater need for “trust brands”, according to new research from the Henley Centre. The report also suggests that the community feel and commonality of content offered by radio means that levels of trust in the medium are high across most demographic groups.The research found that… Continue reading Research Identifies Radio As “Trusted Medium”
