Monthly Archives: February 2003
Press review: Freeview new force in UK digital media
Sarah Simon, an analyst at Morgan Stanley, says: “Freeview has implications for the entire UK television market. We think traditional channels will be fragmented, and existing pay-television channels may also be threatened if they are not on the platform.” This … Continue reading
Playboy
The Playboy site made losses of $5.1 million in the last quarter of 2001, which fell to $284,000 for the same period last year. The site enjoyed a small operating profit of $83,000, excluding a $6.6 million one-off charge. Playboy … Continue reading
US Online ads set for rebound
The report also finds that * Marketers plan a long-term shift away from traditional media-based advertising * Advertisers will turn toward new forms of online ads: bigger banners, skyscrapers, and large ad swatches. * Rich media is poised to take … Continue reading
Wi-Fi booming, but not good for the military
Unfortunately, since the band is already open for use in the United States, Japan and Europe and more than 50 manufacturers make products that operate in these bands, it might be a bit late to address these concerns. Oh dear. … Continue reading