Internet advertising hit Economic Crisis
Economy August 20th, 2009
The number of U.S. spending budget in Internet advertising helped the economic downturn affected in the first half of 2009.
Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) said revenue from online advertising for the first six months of 2009 was approximately 10.9 billion. This number decreased 5.3 percent from the same period in 2008.
“Currently we are in the most difficult period of economic decline that occurred this decade,” said Chief Executive Randall Rothenberg Bureau, was quoted as saying by the AFP, Tuesday (6/10/2009).
“In recent years, the digital revolution has created a transformation in how consumers enjoy media and saw the ad,” said Rothenberg.
He also mentioned, along with increased economic growth, it is believed that Internet advertising will be recovered even more compelling for consumers to become a larger part of the interactive advertising medium.
Product invaded China, DPR Prepare Questionnaire
Economy August 6th, 2009
More than five years ago, the House of Representatives with the government’s implementation of the plan to discuss free trade with China. Now, after the deal went, we like shocked, while the government and Parliament as confused and worried about its impact. It is not clear, what is the government doing the last five years.
The government itself through the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs has set up a team to step protection. However, the House of Representatives Commission VI allegedly involved stifling questionnaire immediately initiated the proposal. In fact, the Minister of Trade sees nothing to worry about the imposition of free trade policies with China [read: Free Trade greeted vertigo].
While in the field, the concern is not without reason. Look at the children’s toys and textile products circulating in the local market which are all made in China and known for cheap. Today, these products could enter freely with zero percent import duty. Can imagine what happens if no protective measures [read: Time for Hunting Cheap Chinese Goods].
Currently only, based on data Indonesian Textile Association, during 2008 there were 155 factories in 2009 was closed and 271 garment factories closed because the company unable to compete and thousands of workers laid off. Some employers eventually choose to be an importer
SBY: Economy Next Year Expected Normal
Economy July 6th, 2009
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Indonesia has passed a big test in 2008 and 2009 due to the impact the global economy. Thus, the national economy next year is expected to start normally. SBY is also optimistic that Indonesia’s economy will quickly recover and Century Bank funds scandal can be resolved Parliament. The statement was delivered at the opening of trade SBY Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), Jakarta, Monday (4 / 1) morning.
BEI last year recorded the second highest growth in Asia. With Composite Stock Price Index rose in 2009 to more than 87 percent, losing only BEI Exchange Shenzen, China.
The opening gala last BEI trade. Moreover Mawarnai Iga singer who brought a song titled Shining sun warms the atmosphere. Shining sun song was created by SBY
