Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) is forecast to be firmly established as an alternative platform to digital satellite, terrestrial and cable transmission over the next ten years, with delivery of television over the internet transforming the TV market industry.According to new research from LoveLace Consulting and informitiv, television will become increasing like the internet, with scheduled… Continue reading IPTV Moving Into Mainstream TV Marketplace

Outdoor advertising group, JCDecaux, has announced a 5.7% increase in revenues for the first six months of 2005, reaching €833.7 million, reflecting a sound performance for the group, despite softening advertising conditions in some European markets.Operating margin for the company enjoyed a healthy rise of 4.7% to hit €229.1 million, representing 27.5% of consolidated revenues.JCDecaux’s… Continue reading JCDecaux Announces Revenue Increase For First Half

Carat International has appointed Marcus Wilding as vice president, charged with the role of leading the development of its global communications services for Coke, Diageo, EMI and Epson accounts out of the Carat International London office.Wilding joins Carat from Starcom Mediavest where he was managing director responsible for P&G Business across Europe, Middle East and… Continue reading Wilding Joins Carat International As Vice President

Scottish Media Group (SMG) has announced a 68% increase in underlying pre-tax profits for the first six months of the year, reaching £6.7 million, up from £4.0 million this time last year.Turnover for the Group has also enjoyed growth, rising to £94.9 million from £88.5 million in 2004, an increase of 7%, while the broadcaster’s… Continue reading SMG Sees Profits Hit £6.7 Million For First Half 2005

Kelvin MacKenzie has been appointed as executive chairman to publishing company, Highbury House Communications, ending months of speculation over the former Sun editor’s plans for the future.The move follows MacKenzie’s purchase of 15,500,500 ordinary shares in Highbury last month, bringing his stake in the company to 19.82% and fuelling industry speculation over his ambitions for… Continue reading MacKenzie Secures Chairman’s Role At Highbury

Channel Five has seen its revenues increase by 13.2% year on year for the six months ending 30 June, reaching €146 million, up from €129 million a year ago.According to RTL Group, pre-tax profits for the broadcaster rose by €10 million during the first half of the year, reaching €16 million, up from €6 million,… Continue reading Five Sees Revenues Rise By 13.2%

The ABC regional newspaper figures for the six months to June 2005 revealed mixed results for the nations top ten paid for regional newspaper groups.The Surrey Advertisers – All Papers Group suffered the largest decline, losing 5.8% of its circulation year on year, taking its circulation down to 99,601.The Sunday World – All Editions Group… Continue reading ABC Regional Newspapers: Jan-Jun 2005

Newspaper publisher, Trinity Mirror, has acquired online recruitment services provider, the hotgroup, for £50.5 million, 20.25 pence per hotgroup share.The deal follows recent purchases by Trinity of GAAPweb.com and Smartnewhomes.com and will further enhance the publishers classified recruitment offering and improve its service to advertisers.Commenting on the acquisition, Sly Bailey, chief executive of Trinity Mirror… Continue reading Trinity Buys Online Recruitment Site

Regional newspaper group, Johnston Press, has warned that there is little prospect of a recovery in the advertising market in the second half of 2005, describing the market as “challenging” and “difficult”.The group revealed that revenue for the six months to June 2005 reached £264.6 million, up from £261.5 million this time last year. Pre-tax… Continue reading Johnston Continues To Warn Of Difficult Ad Market

Former editor of the Sun newspaper, Kelvin MacKenzie, has raised his stake in publisher Highbury House Communications to nearly 20%.According to industry reports, yesterday MacKenzie bought 15,500,500 ordinary shares in Highbury, bringing his stake in the company to 19.82%.The move will fuel speculation that MacKenzie is preparing to install himself on the board at Highbury,… Continue reading MacKenzie Raises Highbury Stake To 20%