Archived news for Sep 2007
The rise of the ‘super editor’27 Sep 2007
The role of the business media editor has transformed beyond recognition, but opportunities exist to be ‘bigger than ever before’ in the digital age, according to speakers at a business media conference held on Wednesday 26 September.
Business media posts strong financials
27 Sep 2007
The recent trading statements from a variety of business media companies are showing continued growth in spite of the instability of the financial markets.
Use words your readers will search for online
27 Sep 2007
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is critical for generating web traffic but is a process sometimes overlooked by business media companies, according to Matthew Gerry, online publisher at Haymarket Medical and Professional.
DoctorPortal opens doors for health profession
20 Sep 2007
Doctor and Hospital Doctor have launched a new joint online home DoctorPortal.co.uk this week. DoctorPortal.co.uk features all the usual razor-sharp news, analysis, features and comment that the weekly papers are famed for, but now offers busy doctors the chance to read stories well in advance of the print publications.
‘Must know’ not ‘nice to know’
20 Sep 2007
Delegates from business media companies came together on Monday for the third forum in the Power of 3 series – ‘online conferencing in Business Media.’
Education, education, editorial?
20 Sep 2007
Training and development and ongoing professional education within editorial departments will be the key themes for discussion when Denise Chevin, editor of Building (pictured) is interviewed by David Worsfold, editorial services director from Incisive Media during the inaugural Business Media editor’s day.
United Business Media acquires Ithaca Holdings for £14.25m
13 Sep 2007
United Business Media (UBM) has announced that CMP Information, UBM's UK-based business information division, has acquired Ithaca Holdings Limited from the company's management and NVM Private Equity Ltd. for a total cash consideration of £14.25m.
Intent launches Audio Pro International
13 Sep 2007
Specialist entertainment and technology publisher Intent Media has taken its B2B print portfolio to eight this month – with the launch of Audio Pro International. A sister title to the existing Musical Instrument Professional (MI Pro), Audio Pro will become 'an essential information and community resource for the live sound, commercial broadcasting and recording market,' according to Intent.
Economist's online game provides cross-platform solutions.
06 Sep 2007
Economist Group and Chevron Corporation have launched Energyville this week, an interactive online game that challenges players to meet the growing energy needs of their own city.
PPA to begin process of appointing new chief executive
03 Sep 2007
The PPA is to begin the process of appointing a new chief executive following agreement with Ian Locks that he will stand down from the position he has held for the last 18 years when a suitable replacement has been appointed.