JLM uses a proprietary method to track advertiser growth for Focus Media's (FMCN) outdoor LCD business. We monitor LCD screens for A and B channels and in-store/hypermarket channel, for tier 1, 2, and 3 cities. According to our research, March ad volume increased over a seasonally slow February, especially in the second-tier and third-tier cities. This report also looks at FMCN's acquisitions since its IPO and follows other trends and events in the sector.

China’s online search engine industry is growing rapidly. The pace of both the packaging of information and the development of technology used to do so – as well as to consume that information – are accelerating. Baidu’s (BIDU) strategy for diversification and its strong sales model will help it continue to dominate the market. JLM looks closely at Baidu and examines its advantages and weaknesses in this ultra-competitive industry.

JLM analysts have conducted a survey of key executives regarding the current market, developing trends and industry regulation in China's Wireless Value Added Services (WVAS) sector. On the whole, industry confidence is down, but the recent purge of illegal operators could create opportunities for operators in the space that have good relationships with the mobile carriers.