Top 10 ad markets: 2012

This chart show the top 10 ad markets in 2012. The US leads the top ten by a large margin, spending almost $110m more than Japan (the second highest spending country in the top 10). South Korea in number 10 in the list but the report by ZenithOptimedia predicts that...

Mobile driving digital coupon surge in US

The use of digital coupons in the US is growing faster than expected, with smartphone users proving to be a key driver, according to new research. The report, from eMarketer, found that while print coupons still dominate, digital coupons are quickly gaining mainstream...

Vodafone sells US Verizon stake for $130bn

Vodafone has sold its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless to US telecoms group Verizon Communications, as the mobile network operator refocuses on faster mobile broadband services in a new ‘Project Spring’ initiative. The deal ends a long-running saga, with both Vodafone...