Business news for Mon, 31 Dec 2007 & with word revenue. 6 news.

There has never been a better year for upsets in college football than 2007. But there's one place where the traditional powerhouses still dominate -- in the rankings of revenue and profits.

A BOOM in US tourists to Ireland has helped CIE Tours International generate revenue of ?63 million this year, an increase of 13% over 2006 levels.

[Trends] The ANA predicts a continued emphasis on innovation and creativity in all aspects of advertising and media planning, including ad creative and delivery strategies. Such focus will only be strengthened by the ongoing fragmentation of audiences as new media possibilities proliferate--another key driver of change next year.

Tax revenue is down considerably across the nation, creating budget shortfalls and forcing hard choices on what to cut. Dozens of states, counties and cities across the nation will enter the new year facing deep and unexpected budget holes as the widening mortgage crisis cuts sharply into tax revenue.

When Steve Kahn got a $26,000 tax bill on his airplane, he thought Maine Revenue Services had made a mistake. Kahn lives, works and keeps his plane in Massachusetts.

Metacafe, a website that pays people who upload popular videos thousands of pounds by sharing advertising revenue, is to focus on expanding its presence in the UK in 2008.