Online Ad Revenues See Slight Decline

Inspiration meets innovation at Brandweek, the ultimate marketing experience. Join industry luminaries, rising talent and strategic experts in Phoenix, Arizona this September 23–26 to assess challenges, develop solutions and create new pathways for growth. Register early to save.

NEW YORK–Internet advertising revenue dropped a modest 4 percent in the third quarter to $1.792 billion, compared to Q2’s $1.868 billion, according to a report released Tuesday from the Interactive Advertising Bureau. The study, conducted independently by PricewaterhouseCoopers’ New Media Group, indicated that revenue for the first nine months of 2001 was $5.55 billion, as opposed to $6.06 billion for the first three quarters of 2000, off 8.4 percent.Despite the quarter-to-quarter decline, the interactive ad industry remained upbeat.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in