MediaDailyNews
Friday, July 27, 2012
  • IPG Revs Dip, Organic Growth Up Globally

    Interpublic Group reported today a 1.4% drop in second-quarter revenue to $1.7 billion, while net income was down 3% to $105 million. Account losses … Read the whole story

  • Aegis Goes Postal, Taps Mail Man As Chief Info Officer

    At a time when technology, data mining and information processing seem to be taking center stage on Madison Avenue - particularly in media and … Read the whole story

  • Hartnett To CEO, JWT/OgilvyAction

    The North American operations of Ogilvy & Mather and JWT, both units of WPP, have rejiggered the management structure at their shopper and experiential … Read the whole story

  • NYTCO Revs Edge Up

    For the first time in years, the New York Times Co. has posted a year-over-year gain in quarterly revenues -- a rare bright spot … Read the whole story

  • Poll: CBS Grabs Brand Of The Year Spot

    CBS has taken a top brand ranking among broadcast networks, according to a new poll. Perhaps helped by "Downton Abbey," PBS topped ABC and … Read the whole story

  • Smaller Video Companies Score Better In Streaming Services

    Many people may use big-name video service Netflix, but one study says other streaming video companies are getting higher marks. Read the whole story

  • TV Ad Retention Holds, Some Cablers Dip

    Commercial retention of TV has changed little in 2012 versus 2011 -- although some cable networks have seen declines. The average commercial retention is … Read the whole story

  • Roku Nabs $45 Mil, Expands Ad Efforts

    Roku, the over-the-top viewing facilitator, has received a $45 million investment from News Corp. and BSKyB, among others. The company said it will use … Read the whole story

  • Mag Bag: Ranking Magazines' Digital Efforts

    L2, which bills itself as a "think tank for digital innovation," has ranked 80 consumer mags based on their digital "IQs." The top three … Read the whole story

  • The Emancipation Of Mimi

    Last Sunday night, at a time when the grim and devastating news of the Colorado shootings was still emerging, the final, two-hour episode of … Read the whole story

  • The Nobody Market

    An executive vice president at the Advertising Research Foundation and his cronies spent $480 creating six blank ads (no copy, no images) in three … Read the whole story