Both business-to- business and consumer media income has increased year-on-year in the last quarter to 4 July 2010, the company said.

DMGT has also announced that long-time finance director Peter Williams will retire in March 2011.

DMGT is expected to record a turnover of £508m, down 2% on last year when it announces its results next month.

Chief executive Martin Morgan said: "Trading in the third quarter has continued to reflect the generally positive trends in our international B2B and UK consumer media businesses, although we remain wary about the medium-term outlook, particularly in the UK.

"Our significant exposure to non-UK markets leaves us well positioned to continue to deliver profitable organic growth over the longer-term."

B2B turnover was £234m, up 8% on the same period last year, while consumer media saw a 1% increase when compared to the same period.

Associated Newspapers' revenue dropped 4%, with circulation revenue for the publisher's titles down by 2%; however advertising increased by 6%. Regional publisher Northcliffe Media had a 6% drop for the quarter, with advertising down 7% and circulation dropping 6%.

At the same time as the results, 28-year DMGT veteran Williams intended to retire as company finance director, a position he has held since 1991. He will be replaced by Stephen Daintith, who is currently chief operating officer at Dow Jones.

DMGT owner Lord Rothermere said: "Peter has made a tremendous contribution over the last 19 years as finance director, making him one of the longest serving finance directors in the FTSE - a testament to his ability, loyalty and dedication.