Worldwide B2B e-commerce revenues will top $1.4 trillion by the end of this year, according to E-Commerce Trade and B2B Exchanges, a new study from eMarketer.Also On MediaTel Insight Today…US Online Gaming Subs To Reach $650m In 2007Online console gaming subscriptions will be worth $650 million in the US by 2007, according to a new… Continue reading MediaTel Insight: B2B E-Commerce To Top $1.4 Trillion
ITV could lose a significant amount in advertising revenue after its decision to drop commercials from its special 9pm news bulletins on the unfolding war against Iraq.Last night’s special extended version of ITV News, which ran from 9.00pm to 10.07pm, was broadcast without the usual seven minutes of advertising, in a move that could prove… Continue reading ITV Drops Ads From Special News Bulletins
Mobile marketing group, Enpocket, is to launch a major SMS ad campaign to promote Vittel natural mineral water ahead of the London Marathon.The campaign, which is designed to raise Vittel’s profile as the official water supplier of the event, will invite consumers to text to enter a draw to win a round the world holiday… Continue reading Enpocket Secures Vittel For Marathon SMS Campaign
SMG, the media group which owns Virgin Radio, was seen under pressure on concerns over a wrongful dismissal lawsuit launched by former DJ and media mogul, Chris Evans. The stock was seen down 7.50%.Elsewhere, Granada was seen in focus on news from the Financial Times that executive chairman, Charles Allen, who is facing shareholder protests… Continue reading Sharewatch: SMG Falls Over Legal Wrangle
UK magazine group, Highbury House, has this morning confirmed the acquisition of Front publisher, Cabal Communications, for up to £10 million.As announced earlier this week, at the time of Highbury’s financial results, the group will pay £8.0 million upfront in cash and shares, followed by a further payment of up to £2.0 million depending on… Continue reading Highbury House Confirms Cabal Acquisition
Advertisers face major disruption over the coming weeks as the UK’s major commercial broadcasters re-arrange their schedules in response to the war with Iraq.The primary cause of disruption will be the increase in TV news coverage, which could mean that spots that were bought around a drama series could now appear in news ad breaks.ITV1… Continue reading Advertisers Braced For Disruption As War Arrives
Capital Radio has secured 02 as the multi-million pound sponsor of its network traffic and travel bulletins.The deal, which has a total media value of £11 million, will see the mobile phone brand sponsor bulletins across Capital Radio’s networks, which include Capital FM, Century FM, Capital Gold, Xfm and for the first time Choice FM.The… Continue reading Capital Secures Sponsorship Deals With O2 And Pizza Hut
The BBC has launched the second phase of its high-profile ad campaign to promote its eight new digital television channels to a wider audience.The heavy-weight promotion marks the next stage of ‘The Changing Face Of TV’ campaign, which launched last year across TV, radio, outdoor and online properties.Ilse Howling, head of digital marketing and communications… Continue reading BBC Pushes Digital Portfolio With Extended Ad Campaign
The rapid growth of the global sponsorship market appears to be something of a double-edged sword for advertisers, with almost half of consumers believing it has reached saturation point.The latest MediaLab study from Mediaedge:cia shows that 46% of respondents believe that global events are far too heavily sponsored, a figure which rises to 50% for… Continue reading Growth In Global Sponsorship Prompts Consumer Backlash
Digital television penetration is on-target to exceed internet penetration in the UK if current growth rates continue, according to the Independent Television Commission (ITC).The Commission’s latest multi-channel TV figures, covering Q4 and full-year 2002, show that 41.4% of UK households had a digital TV (DTV) system by the end of last year.According to Q3 figures… Continue reading ITC Cable Statistics Q4 2002
