Archived news for Jul 2006
Dow Jones launches mobile data delivery service27 Jul 2006
Business and financial information provider Dow Jones today announced the launch of 
a new mobile data delivery service, DJNMobile.com – a browser-based interface for wireless devices. The new personalised service will enable subscribers to access news they would usually receive via their pc through any hand-held device, including mobile phones and blackberries.
UBM achieved ‘strong’ results, says CEO
27 Jul 2006
United Business Media (UBM) has this week announced a 25 per cent rise in first-half operating profits for the last six months. The company’s profits have risen from £65.8m to £82.3m in the space of a year, and are expected to produce similar results in the second half. Despite a ‘tough’ trading environment, David Levin (pictured), chief executive of UBM, said they had achieved "strong operational and financial results."
Business and professional media trusted source for product information
27 Jul 2006
More than 50 per cent of UK businesses turn to computing magazines for essential information to make informed decisions when purchasing technology, according to new research. The survey carried out by WStore, an online supplier of business IT equipment, found that computing websites, many produced by and linked to computing magazines, are trusted by 73 per cent of SME-sized respondents, and 67 per cent of corporates, relying on IT news and reviews sites as a primary source of product information.
Wall Street Jounal to sell front page ads
20 Jul 2006
Dow Jones &Co announced this week that it will start selling ad space on the front page of The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) from September onwards.
DCF to update on Global Information Industry summit
20 Jul 2006
The Digital Content Forum's (DCF) Government Information Group will update members at its next meeting on 27 July on progress concerning the Global Information Industry summit and other recent governmental initiatives. These include the activities of the Office of Public Sector Information and the Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information.
2006 Tabbie awards winners announced
19 Jul 2006
The 2006 Tabbie Awards broke the previous year's record for entries, with almost 800 
nominations in editorial and design categories. Entries came from the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, India, Lebanon, Ireland, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates. Judges were impressed with the quality of submissions once again this year.
Incisive Media to deliever audio and video services online
13 Jul 2006
Business and professional media publisher Incisive Media has signed a partnership agreement with ‘rich media’ provider BrightTALK to deliver audio and video services online for Incisive’s client base.
CNET technology marketing campaign of the year finalists announced
06 Jul 2006
Technology marketing agencies have been included in the list of finalists of the CNET Networks UK Technology Awards announced this week.
The awards recognise innovation, application and excellence in technology and business.
UBM spends $155m in acquisitions
06 Jul 2006
In a busy week for United Business Media (UBM), the acquisitions of the Thames
Gateway Forum (TGF) and Commonwealth Business Media have taken place.
The Thames Gateway Forum brings together public sector organisations such as regional development agencies, government departments and housing associations.
ABC to integrate reporting of digital and print editions on B2B certificates
04 Jul 2006
Following discussion and consultation within the ABC Business Press Specialist Committee, the ABC Council has ratified the recommendation of a change to the way digital editions are reported on B2B certificates. The change will enable print and digital edition circulations to be combined on B2B certificates, and is a response to industry demand for integrated reporting of digital editions in the business and professional magazine sector.
Emap Communications acquires AME Info
04 Jul 2006
Emap Communications has acquired AME Info FZ-LLC, an online business news and information service in the Middle East, for an initial cash consideration of $24m, with further deferred cash consideration payable of up to $5m dependent on performance to 31 December 2006.
Meat titles merge
03 Jul 2006
Meat Trades Journal published by William Reed and Meat & Poultry News magazine operated by 
Yandell Media have merged. At a time of considerable change and consolidation within the industry the merger of these media businesses means that the individual strengths of each of the titles could be incorporated into the new look Meat Trades Journal and the newly launched sister monthly, MTJ Extra.