Broadcast TV, Local Cable Ad Spend Up Double Digits

Broadcast TV, Local Cable Ad Spend Up Double Digits

Broadcast TV advertising spending rocketed up by strong double-digit percentages in the second quarter. Standard Media Index says broadcast TV spending was up 16% in the second three months of 2013, and 10% through the first half of the year. By way of comparison, national cable TV advertising moved up more slowly in the second quarter, […]

Reports: UK digital economy ’40 per cent bigger’ than previously thought

Reports: UK digital economy ’40 per cent bigger’ than previously thought

Digital companies are likely to employ three more people than non-digital employers according to a report by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, which claims a fresh approach to measuring the UK’s digital economy has revealed it is 40 per cent bigger than previously thought. The report, which was commissioned by Google, claims […]

Andy Warhol Museum launches print and digital campaign from MARC USA

Andy Warhol Museum launches print and digital campaign from MARC USA

The Andy Warhol Museum has launched a new marketing campaign from MARC USA. Comprising print and digital, the ‘Summer’s Different Here’ ads feature ordinary images of summertime, like beach balls, flip-flops and hot dog buns, provocatively reimagined and presented as bold pop-art in Warhol style. “This campaign complements the provocative nature of the artwork currently […]

Apple’s ad-free TV gets a step closer

Apple’s ad-free TV gets a step closer

Apple is reportedly planning a feature on its long-awaited TV service that will allow viewers to choose not to watch ads. According to former Wall Street Journal reporter Jessica Lessin, who broke the news this week, Apple has told broadcasters and networks that it wants to offer customers a premium service where they can skip […]

TfL to roll out new website

TfL to roll out new website

Transport for London is set to roll out a new website design, which is currently in beta. The new site design is set to launch in early autumn, depending on feedback and changes needed. TfL says the new site design aims to make it easier for users to plan journeys and check the status of […]

Toshiba To Launch Ultra HD TV Sets

Toshiba To Launch Ultra HD TV Sets

Toshiba will launch its Ultra HD sets in the U.S. in August, with its 84-inch model listed $8,000 cheaper than Sony’s. Sharp is also getting in the game with a 70-inch set. The 4K sets, which offer resolution some four times greater than HD, are on sale even as 4K TV content is embryonic. The […]

Ericsson buys Red Bee Media

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Ericsson buys Red Bee Media

Communications giant Ericsson is set to buy broadcast design specialist Red Bee Media. The move, which is still subject to approval, will see Red Bee become part of Ericsson’s Business Unit Global Services. A statement from Red Bee Media says, ‘This is a great step for Red Bee Media; Ericsson’s formidable reputation in managed services […]