The climate for developing advertising technology is vastly superior in the US. The UK needs to up its game.
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Investor – B2B, or just B?
Three years ago B2B was King. Surrounded by must-have-information and exhibitions’ face-to-face powers, above consumer media’s sickening structural risks. Private equity-owned 2007 exits were very successful – buyers paid 12-13x EBITDA, or more. Datamonitor went for 18x. Read more on Investor – B2B, or just B?…
Investor – extra – C&W WW on ASA Watchlist?
Recently floated Cable & Wireless Worldwide, equity down 17% to £1.8 billion. Surprised investors given profit warning related to UK Emergency Budget. Advertising agencies take note: an admirable solution – immediate name change to C&W Great Britain.
Investor – Desmond plus FIVE equals ITV minus 5
Desmond Strategy iconic for successful trad media investment via acquisition: a) rock bottom in-price; b) iamthelastownersogeneratecash.
ITV share price:
a) no change – Time Warner FIVE
b) no change – Desmond FIVE; OKTV
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AA makes its move
The Advertising Association is planning a high profile event for October to galvanise the industry to better present ourselves and protect our image. Apparently, we are not as ill thought of as people might think. Our tainted appearance not that shabby. Read more on AA makes its move…
Investor – Retail and Online
Ocado IPO attracts derision from some City institutions. They suspect eight investment banks appointed by the Company to help the float do not have front of mind the investor’s interests. Still, several specialised mid-market retail companies now make profits, have strong balance sheets, and seem to travel a path to digital salvation. Read more on Investor – Retail and Online…
