Five has announced an increase in net advertising of 0.5% in 2005, with the broadcaster pushing its market share up to 8.8%, up from 8.3%.
Five currently has a 6.6% share of the UK television market and an 8.3% share in homes with Freeview.
RTL completed full control of Five last September, after agreeing with United Business Media to acquire the outstanding 35.4% shareholding for £247.6 million (see RTL Seizes Full Control Of Five).