The combined advertising revenue of all newspapers in Australia declined by just 0.6 per cent during 2008, despite the nation’s economic volatility. Key newspaper advertising revenue categories grew strongly, including national, up by 1.3%, retail up by 2.1% and magazines up by 5.1%, a trend not repeated by newspapers in any of the key developed [...]

Time Inc. has announced the launch of LIFE.com , inviting consumers to “see your world”in a way never before possible. The new Web site is a joint venture between Time Inc. and Getty Images Inc., pairing both companies’ expansive photo collections to create the most comprehensive photo experience available online. The curated site features both [...]

JWT Inside, one of the world’s leading employment marketing and internal communications agencies, was recognized at the world’s largest advertising competition with a Silver ADDY Award in the National/Regional Television category for its :30 spot developed for U.S. Border Patrol. On Thursday, March 19, the Advertising Club of Metropolitan Washington (DC Ad Club) celebrated the [...]

MEC Access has been named Consultancy of the Year 2008 at the Hollis Sponsorship Awards, as well as picking up a further six awards including the overall Hollis Sponsorship of the Year. The prestigious Hollis Sponsorship Awards recognise the best work of the UK sponsorship industry and, with seven in total, MEC Access achieved the [...]

NewsRadio 590 KLBJ has been named one of 50 nationwide finalists for the National Association of Broadcasters’ Crystal Radio Awards, which recognizes outstanding year-round commitment to community service. It is the only radio station in Texas to be recognized. “In 2008, 590 KLBJ provided news reports and alerts on the air, dozens of twitter news [...]

As it marks its 30th anniversary on April 1, Nickelodeon scored a major milestone in first quarter ’09, finishing as basic cable’s top total day network for kids, tweens and total viewers (P2+) — its 56th consecutive quarter at number one, marking the longest run of its kind. With double- to triple-digit leads against its [...]

Multi-talented Don Rickles, the world’s most beloved “outrageous comic,” actor and author will be bestowed the Legend Award at “The 2009 TV Land Awards,” it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. The Legend Award is presented to an entertainer or a television show that has stood the test of time and [...]

American Idol and Dancing with the Stars are two of America’s most popular TV programs with passionate fans always on the lookout for the latest news and updates. Fans leverage the Web to vote for their favorite contestants, and instantly keep up on the best and worst performances, get the inside scoop on the favorites, [...]

NeXplore Corporation has announced the public beta launch of NeXplore Ads version 2.0, a full lifecycle search advertising platform that enables marketers to easily create and manage paid search ad campaigns that can include a blend of text ads, branded images, video commercials and other rich-media ad formats featuring built-in, real-time consumer-interaction capabilities, including video [...]

GoldSpot Media and Solid Ground Launch Interactive Mobile Movie Trailers GoldSpot Media Inc.and Solid Ground Communications GmbH have launched the first of its kind interactive mobile movie trailer for Universal Pictures’ release of “Fast & Furious” in Germany. Interactive trailers for this blockbuster movie are available for download free-of-charge to Bluetooth enabled mobile phones at [...]