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Havas reports marginal organic growth in revenue
MUMBAI: Global ad and communications service group, Havas, has reported results for the third quarter ended, 30 September, 2005.
It generated third quarter revenues of 341 million euros reflecting an organic growth of 3.9 per cent. The improvement in organic growth this quarter is due primarily to the good performance of traditional advertising activities and an improvement in marketing services (CRM). However, revenue for the first nine months of 2005 came to 1,041 million euros compared to 1,086 million euros for the same period last year in IFRS, a 4.1 per cent decline.
The performance was good in the US but Asia continues to suffer from the loss of the Intel account.
Organic growth in France came to +2.6 [er cent in the third quarter and 0.9 per cent for the first nine months of 2005this year. This notable improvement was fuelled by good performance in media (MPG), healthcare and corporate/finance (Euro RSCG C&O) activities. Organic growth in the UK was flat at .1 per cent for the third quarter. A good performance from the traditional advertising business offset a disappointing quarter in media and healthcare.
In the US, Havas posted a seven per cent organic growth in third quarter 2005, and 2.6 per cent for the first nine months of 2005. This is a marked improvement over the .4 per cent organic growth of first half 2005. Although this region was hurt most by the loss of significant clients, the growth in revenues from clients won by Arnold and Euro RSCG New York in late 2004 and early 2005 made it possible to post a good performance for the quarter.
The Asia-Pacific region once again posted negative organic growth at -8.6 per cent in third quarter 2005 and -6.9 per cent for the first nine months of the year after -5.9 per cent for first half 2005. Overall, Havas managed to get new business worth nearly 760 million euros for the first nine months of 2005.
Accounts won during third quarter if 2005 included Joker and Le Figaro (France), Palmers (Austria, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe), Hershey’s (US), and Ebay (China) in the advertising sector. In the media, it got accounts including Peugeot (Germany), Napster (Germany), BBVA (Mexico and Argentina), and Hershey’s (US).
Accounts lost included Volkswagen (US) and Argos (UK) in advertising, Peugeot (France) and Nestle (Spain) in media.
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JioStar cracks IPTV piracy network as TATA IPL 2026 gets underway
Broadcaster moves swiftly on match day to shut illegal BOS IPTV service
MUMBAI: JioStar has dismantled a major digital piracy syndicate on the opening day of the TATA IPL 2026, targeting an unauthorised IPTV service operating under the name BOS IPTV.
The crackdown followed an internal investigation that flagged the rogue platform, hosted on bostv.org, for illegally streaming premium television content. Acting on its findings, JioStar filed a criminal complaint with the Cyber Police Station Firozabad, triggering a formal police probe.
An FIR registered on 26 March 2026 cites multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the Information Technology Act 2008, and the Copyright Act 1957, underscoring the seriousness of the alleged violations.
Investigators found that BOS IPTV was offering access to more than 10,000 live television channels along with a library of over 25,000 video-on-demand titles through its proprietary streaming player. The platform reportedly had around 64,000 active users and was run by a team of roughly 20 individuals, pointing to a well-organised operation.
Law enforcement authorities have arrested the primary accused, with further detentions expected as the investigation expands across multiple states. Officials believe the network may be part of a broader, coordinated piracy ecosystem operating in India.
The website has since been taken offline by its operators, marking a timely intervention just as the IPL season begins and viewership peaks. For broadcasters, the opening weeks of the tournament are particularly vulnerable to illegal streaming, making swift enforcement crucial.
JioStar’s latest action signals a sharper, more proactive stance against digital piracy, especially around marquee sporting events. As the IPL gathers pace, the broadcaster is expected to maintain close coordination with authorities to protect its content and ensure viewers stay on the right side of the stream.
