The Playboy site made losses of $5.1 million in the last quarter of 2001, which fell to $284,000 for the same period last year. The site enjoyed a small operating profit of $83,000, excluding a $6.6 million one-off charge. Playboy predicts that this year its online revenue will increase, while its publishing division revenue will be stable. TV revenues are likely fall in 2003. For 2002, Playboy Enterprises Inc.’s net
Sarah Simon, an analyst at Morgan Stanley, says: “Freeview has implications for the entire UK television market. We think traditional channels will be fragmented, and existing pay-television channels may also be threatened if they are not on the platform.” This is an excellent report on the subject – recommended reading.
“2. Greece is an Unworthy EU Member Greece has no right to be a member of the European Union. Greece should give back Macedonia to the Macedonians, which is obvious for any one not Greek. Article published in Denmark. www.macedoniainfo.com
Reuters noted that Egg’s main credit card business in Britain has benefited from record low interest rates in that country, which have spurred consumer borrowing. Egg has 2.6 million customers in total. Over at Netimperative, a spokesmn said the firm would increase its focus on developing new technology, such as its Money Manager, and revamp its investments business. A gushing New Media Age seems to think Egg
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This cottage industry has no external debt and more than 19m unique users, derived from several years of dedication to the sport by a myriad of contributing enthusiasts. Bloggers take note.
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Meanwhile, the Times says Orange is expected to sell or close its struggling Dutch and Danish businesses. The move seems likely since tha main supporter of these businesses, Graham Howe, the deputy chief executive, resigned ten days ago. The two operations are loss-making and have a weak position in their respective markets.