Approximately 800 million Euros spent on online ads 9. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot The German online advertising market is growing at a breathtaking pace and in 2007 could generate turnover totalling 800 million Euros for the first time ever. Already over the first three quarters of 2007 turnover generated through banners, pop-ups or video clips hit a new record high of 627 million Euros which is 68% more …
Number of insolvencies unchanged in July 8. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot According to the Federal Statistical Office, German bancruptcy courts registered 2361 company insolvencies in July 2007 which is 0.7% less than in July last year. On the other hand, however, the number of private insolvencies kept rising: there were 9501 cases in July this year which is an increase by 21.2% compared to July last …
Munich is Germans´ favourite place of residence 8. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot Munich, Hamburg and Berlin are Germany´s most cherished cities when it comes to one´s own four walls. To singles and seniour citizens Bavaria´s capital is the unrivalled favourite. This is the finding of the most recent real estate trend study conducted by PlanetHome.
Direct debit system most popular with online shoppers 5. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot Direct debit is the payment method most used for internet shopping. 38% of Germans have at least once used this method when shopping on the internet. The following most popular payment methods are on account (29%), credit card (20%) and cash on delivery (17%). Online payment systems such as Paypal or T-Pay are used to …
Key interest rate unchanged at 4.0 percent 5. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot At it´s meeting yesterday the European Central Bank (ECB) in Vienna decided to leave the three most important key interest rates unchanged at 4.0, 5.0 and 3.0%. At a press conference in the afternoon Jean-Claude Trichet, the ECB´s president, gave the reasons for this step.
Experts do not expert falling energy prices 4. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot A great majority of experts questioned in the course of the ZEW energy barometer by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) expect rising prices for electricity, natural gas, crude oil and coal for industrial clients over the next five years. In the short run, i.e. over the next six months, most experts forecast stagnating …
Biometrics market offers huge opportunities to companies 2. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot According to BITKOM, the German biometrics market will more than double in size over the next years to come. Turnover will probably grow from 120 million Euros in 2006 to about 300 million Euros in the year 2010.
Number of gainfully employed people hit new record of 40 million 2. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot Just in time for the anniversary of the German reunification the number of gainfully employed people has risen to a new record of 40.000.000. This is the finding of a study conducted by IZA institute in Bonn which was commissioned by the INSM institute.
New portal against brand piracy launched 2. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot Due to product and brand piracy the German economy suffers massive damage. One means intended to help to curb these damages is a new internet portal called »Original ist genial« which is among others sponsored by the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). The portal provides both theoretic and practical support. Among …
Internet brings job seekers and employers together 2. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot The internet is becoming the most important means when it comes to finding a job. According to the German Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media (BITKOM), 38% of all Germans have already used it in their search. Among the young generation aged up to 35 years this percentage even amounts to 55%.