Advertising revenues of community sites up 214% in June 2005

General community Web sites, led by MySpace, made the largest YTY leap in advertising revenues, and attracted $33 mln with a 214% growth. Health and fitness grew 80% in estimated revenue to more than $4.5 mln, and business Web sites took in $12.6 mln, rising 46% as compared to June 2004. Estimated spending reflects CPM-based online advertising only, and excludes search-based advertising, paid fee services and other online promotions.

Web sites with largest revenue growth in June 2005

Category Impressions Revenues YTY growth
General community 11,705,535 $33,516,500 214%
Health & Fitness 592,000 $4,508,400 80%
Business 873,090 $12,557,500 46%
Mens’ interests 287,844 $1,611,300 45%
Shopping & auction 3,314,973 $18,412,900 42%
Source: Nielsen//NetRatings