Rise in press advertising

National press advertising rose by 13 per cent in the first six months of this year, according to figures from the National Newspapers of Ireland.

Advertisers spent a total of €170.7 million between January and June – €28 million more than in 2004.

Property, recruitment and retail advertising all made a contribution.

The total amount spent was boosted considerably by an expansion of the NNI membership to include Irish editions of British titles.