Revenue is recognised to the extent that the company obtains the right to consideration in exchange for its performance. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received, excluding discounts, rebates, VAT and other sales taxes or duty. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
Rendering of services
Revenue from media services is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue is recognised when the company has satisfied its performance obligations under the contract, being the point at which the agreed service is delivered to the customer — for advertising services, when the advertisement is published or broadcast, and for production services, when the completed content is delivered and accepted by the customer. Consideration received in advance of delivery is recognised as deferred income.