The factbase and latest market statistics
A collection of the latest statistics from the world of online captured in one place for your reference and reflection.
Review the trends and forecast the impact on your market. You will need this information to confidently steer your business forward online.
Europeans are expected to spend more online Christmas 2006
According to a recent survey by TradeDoubler, a European provider of online marketing and sales solutions, Europeans plan to do almost 20% more of their shopping online this Christmas season, compared to last year.
Internet advertising revenues hit new record in 2006
The first half of 2006 broke records for online advertising
Internet sales in Europe rose by 51% to 40.2bn euros in 2005
Research by Mintel reveals that they expect European online sales to triple by 2010.
Ofcom TPS registrations figure for May 2006
The telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has announced the latest figures for registrations to the telephone preference service (TPS).
40 per cent growth in visitors to council websites
Visitors to local council websites increased by 40% over the twelve months to December 2005, confirming that take up is increasing even before the Governments two take up campaigns take effect Spring 2006
Paypal Europe research May 2005 forecast for online 2010
By 2010, 6% of UK consumer spending on goods and services will be online,
Internet advertising revenues estimated to exceed $12.5 billion for full year 2005
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have announced that Internet advertising revenues for 2005 are estimated to exceed $12.5 billion, a 30% increase over the previous revenue record of $9.6...
Telephone Preference Service registrations top 10m numbers
Telephone Preference Service registrations have now hit 10m, with the chairman of the service Colin Lloyd assessing that the dramatic increase is down to widespread consumer discontent with the telemarketing industry.
Google takes a stake in AOL
Online search engine Google has confirmed it will invest $1bn to take a 5% stake in Time Warner's AOL unit as part of a major strategic alliance. 21 December 2005
