Archived news for Oct 2007
Content delivery an ‘ever increasing requirement’25 Oct 2007
Addressing delegates at the Healthcare Publishing Forum’s second annual conference today, Henry Elkington, chief executive officer of CMP Medica, said that it is vital for healthcare professionals to stay up to speed with best practice in the industry, making content delivery an ‘ever increasing requirement’ in print, online and in person.
Emap re-launches marketing and media insight brand
19 Oct 2007
Emap’s marketing and media insight brand The Brad Group, launched three new products 
designed to extend its range of information and intelligence this week. They are designed to help users across media companies, corporates and advertisers navigate the advertising-driven media industry. The move comes at the same time as the Group’s re-launch to Brad Insight.
Ocean Media Group sold to MBO
18 Oct 2007
Magazines, conferences and exhibitions provider Ocean Media Group announced this week that the business has been sold, fifteen months after it had been purchased from Trinity Mirror. The business is being acquired by AAC Capital Partners working with a management buy-in team.
Financial Times changes access rules
18 Oct 2007
The Financial Times (FT) has unveiled a new license that will apply to corporate customers accessing content through any digital channel. In announcing the new license, FT stated that it wanted to ensure “a fair and transparent means” of delivering content as the world’s leading business newspaper reaching more than 1.3m people.
ABM launches new ad campaign
18 Oct 2007
American Business Media (ABM) have launched the next generation of the “Devoured by the Influential” ad campaign focusing on the reality of today’s business environment.
GMG joins Apax to bid for Emap Communications
18 Oct 2007
Private equity firm Apax has joined Guardian Media Group to make a joint £1.2bn bid for Emap's business publishing division.
Thomson's Plan to Buy Reuters Comes Under EU Scrutiny
11 Oct 2007
Thomson Corp.'s plan to buy Reuters Group Plc will come under closer European Union scrutiny after the EU said the purchase raises competition concerns for the supply of financial information.
ABM study looks at decision-makers' use of media
11 Oct 2007
Business media magazines beat other media for delivering objective information and helping business decision-makers do their job, according to a new study released by American Business Media (ABM).
United Business Media acquires Energy Solutions
11 Oct 2007
CMP Information, United Business Media’s UK-based business information division has acquired Energy Events UK Ltd, owners of the Energy Solutions Expo event (www.energy-expo.info) for a cash consideration of £1m this week.
Save the date for Sales rally 2007
04 Oct 2007
This year’s annual Business media sales rally will take place on the morning of 28 November at the Vue cinema in Leicester Square. The rally, sponsored by BPA Worldwide, will continue with the theme of business media sales in an integrated world, with the programme featuring expert speakers from industry and beyond, covering vital subjects including:
Children Now and Young People Now join forces
04 Oct 2007
Haymarket Business Media publications Children Now and Young People Now have merged to create a new title for practitioners working with babies, children and teenagers. Launched this month, Children & Young People Now reflects the government’s policy of bringing together professionals who work in childcare, social care, youth work, youth justice, health and education.
Perfect timing for Mortgage Risk magazine launch
04 Oct 2007
With the turmoil currently affecting mortgage markets across the globe, the launch of Incisive Media's newest product, Mortgage Risk, is very appropriate. The new publication covers risk management issues specifically influencing the global mortgage market.