By Stephen Lepitak STV has recorded a 35 per cent growth in pre-tax profits at £8.4m following improved advertising and digital revenue during the first six months of 2014. The Scottish commercial broadcaster released its half year results, which revealed a 7 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue at £54.7m and an operating profit increase of 20 per cent at £9.8m. Rob Woodward, Chief Executive Officer for STV, said: “Today’s results represent a strong performance at the half year with continuing progress towards our 2015 strategic aims. The enhanced dividend policy reflects the transformation of STV to a business that is well positioned to deliver Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy John Glenday Scotland’s highest ranking police constable, Sir Stephen House, has publicly equated the rise in so-called trolls posting abusive messages on the likes of Twitter with past graffiti artists daubing messages on city streets. Singling out Twitter for attention House cited the micro-blogging service as one possible reason for an apparent decline in vandalism and other anti-social activity, with perpetrators electing to conduct such behaviour in the online world rather than venture outside. Speaking to the Scottish Police Authority House said: “Social media in some instances has replaced graffiti as a way of making your views heard. We have had to deal with Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Noel Young Apple has lost a court battle to ban US sales of nine Samsung smart phones found earlier this year to have violated the iPhone maker’s patent rights. In a 42-page ruling, U.S. Judge Lucy Koh threw out Apple’s arguments that it would be “irreparably harmed” if Samsung continued selling the infringing smartphones on the American market. A federal jury in May awarded Apple $120 million in damages against Samsung for copying iPhone technology in the second trial between the two companies. The jury, however, did reject many of the patent claims and dramatically reduced the damage award Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreMarketers from brands including Mars, British Airways and Paddy Power honoured for promoting ‘bolder’ leadership. Read full story › Source: Marketing Week...
Read MoreMarketers from brands including Mars, British Airways and Paddy Power honoured for promoting ‘bolder’ leadership. Read full story › Source: Marketing Week...
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