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Despite the emergence of next-generation Multimedia Message Services (MMS), Ovum believes that SMS will continue to be the dominant technology used for person to person messaging via mobile phones during the next two or three years. MMS usage will only begin to grow strongly around 2004-2005. John Delaney, principal analyst at Ovum, said: “Although vast… Continue reading MMS Will Not Take Off Till 2004, Says Ovum

Publicis Groupe SA, joint owner of the Zenith Optimedia Group, yesterday reported consolidated revenues of E576 million for the first quarter of 2002, an increase of 4.6% over the E550 million reported for the same period in 2001. Taking into account constant exchange rates and identical unit reporting, revenues fell by 2.2% in Q1, slightly… Continue reading Publicis Revenues Up 4.6%, Beating Expectations

PublicisPublicis Groupe SA, joint owner of the Zenith Optimedia Group, yesterday reported consolidated revenues of E576 million for the first quarter of 2002, an increase of 4.6% over the E550 million reported for the same period in 2001. Taking into account constant exchange rates and identical unit reporting, revenues fell by 2.2% in Q1, slightly… Continue reading Publicis and News Corp Release Quarterly Results

The majority share of US prime time television viewing went to the cable networks for the first time in the 2001/2 season, according to data reported by Jack Myers Report. The basic cable networks took a 46% share against the four major broadcast networks’ 45%, according to figures compiled by Discovery Communications. Previously the four… Continue reading Cable Overtakes Major Broadcast Networks For US Prime Time Share

The ASA has chosen not to censure poster ads for Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana underwear despite complaints that they were “indecent” and “offensive”.Those objecting to the ad for Calvin Klein, which featured a man wearing nothing but a pair of underpants, did so on the grounds that it was sexually suggestive and demeaning… Continue reading ASA Says Pants To Poster Complaints

The best performance in yesterday’s media market came from Cordiant, which saw shares rise 7.29% to close at £1.03 following renewed speculation that Havas of France might mount a bid for the group.BSkyB also performed well yesterday with stock improving 4.11% to finish at £7.10 after Vivendi disposed of 250 million shares in the company… Continue reading Sharewatch

With the launch earlier this year of Team Talk, sports fans now have a choice of three national sports-dedicated stations, suggesting that despite the potential threat of webcasts and interactive digital coverage, there is still confidence in the demand for sport on the radio.An example of this is expected to come thanks to the time… Continue reading Feature: Sport On The Radio

Telewest Broadband is launching an “enhanced” interactive TV service to coincide with this summer’s World Cup and Channel 4’s Big Brother.The service, which is similar to that already available to Sky Digital viewers, has been developed in conjunction with BBCi and Channel 4 and allows Telewest Broadband’s digital customers to access interactive content direct from… Continue reading Telewest Launches Interactive TV Service

Translucis has secured a broadcast deal with Channel 4’s Big Brother that will see the reality TV show screened in bars and clubs across the country via the company’s Magnetic digital media network.Under the deal, live footage extracts of the show will be broadcast every thirty minutes throughout the evening of transmission, with live feed… Continue reading Translucis Brings Big Brother To Bars And Clubs

The Football League has proceeded with its threatened legal action against the owners of ITV Digital, launching a £178.5 million claim against Carlton and Granada. The League is seeking a declaration that Carlton and Granada are liable as guarantors for payments totalling £178.5 million owed by ITV Digital, plus interest.Football League chief executive David Burns… Continue reading Football League Kicks Off Action Against ITV Digital Owners