Archived news for Jan 2006
Al Bawaba network applies for BPA membership31 Jan 2006
The Al Bawaba Group has applied to have the global media auditor BPA Worldwide conduct interactive audits and sub-channel analysis on its network of sites including Albawaba.com and MenaReport.
(Source: BPA Worldwide)
VNU buys tech website
27 Jan 2006
VNU Business Publications has acquired The Inquirer, the technology news website. Following the acquisition The VNU Network, which provides technology news for professional and home users, will become the largest online technology network in the UK.
(Source: Media Week)
Incisive appoints MD of Interactive Marketing Division
27 Jan 2006
Incisive Media has appointed Giles Grant managing director of its Interactive Marketing Division. He will also assume responsibility for the group’s online strategy and development.
Enter now for business journalism food and drink awards
26 Jan 2006
The fifth business food and drink journalist awards, designed to promote and reward excellence in business food and drink journalisism, will run on 12 May 2006. The categories for the awards, run in association with PPA and sponsored by Britvic Soft Drinks, are: news writer, feature writer, campaign, website, newcomer, retail in-house magazine, editor and publisher.
B2B ad page increase predicted for 2006
25 Jan 2006
In a positive sign for 2006, B2B ad pages had increased 1.9 per cent in November from last year's figures. The Business Information Network, a unit of American Business Media, said that ad pages had climbed 3.6 per cent in the past year.
United Business Media acquires MediaLive events
20 Jan 2006
United Business Media has acquired the events assets of MediaLive International, Inc. This transaction will add more than 20 IT and telecoms-related events in the US, Japan and Europe, most notably Interop, MediaLive Japan, Voicecon and Web 2.0. to CMP Media’s IT enterprise platform.
(source: United Business Media)
Online survey sees B2B spend increase
18 Jan 2006
This year will see increased budgets, significant growth in online marketing and the launch of new ad campaigns in the world of b2b marketing, according to a survey by BtoB online.
UBM appoints Gary Hughes as CEO of CMP Information
16 Jan 2006
United Business Media (UBM) has announced the appointment of Gary Hughes as chief executive of CMP Information. He will take up his post later this month.
Carat wins InterContinental EMEA account
16 Jan 2006
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has handed Carat the EMEA media planning and buying account for its Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn brands.
Early booker rates for international business conference go live
12 Jan 2006
The fifth international FIPP business magazine and professional media conference, the business media world summit, takes place on 1-3 May 2006. Delegates who book to attend before the ‘early booker’ deadline of 31 March will receive up to a 17 per cent discount.
Incisive Media on course
10 Jan 2006
Incisive Media has said results for the year will show considerable growth, with reported revenue and pre-tax profit expected to be in the range of current market expectations.
Dow Jones Appoints Richard F. Zannino Chief Executive Officer
09 Jan 2006
Dow Jones and Company today announced that its board of directors has named Richard F. Zannino chief executive officer effective February 1, 2006, and has elected Mr. Zannino to the Company's board effective that date.