News Archive

13 May - 19 May 2013

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Friday 24 May 2013

MediaCo to launch real-time, interactive outdoor network CityLive

MediaCo Outdoor is preparing to launch an interactive network of 20 digital touchscreens with Manchester City Council called CityLive.

Guardian thinks global with new domain name theguardian.com

The Guardian is set to change its numerous domain names including guardian.co.uk to theguardian.com as part of a shift to a global digital newsbrand and ongoing expansion in the US and Asia-Pacific.

O2's Ronan Dunne joins GMG board

Guardian Media Group has appointed Ronan Dunne, chief executive of Telefónica UK (O2), as a non-executive director as the publishing group continues to pursue its digital-first strategy, and one that is increasingly focused on the mobile space.

Thursday 23 May 2013

Box TV launches streaming service for network websites

Box TV, the Bauer Media and Channel 4 joint venture, has launched a streaming service for its seven TV channels and is to offer Magic, Kiss and Kerrang on Freeview through the red button.

Future plots 50% digital revenues

Future, the specialist magazine publisher, plans to generate at least half of its revenues from digital business in future, according to Mark Wood, the UK chief executive.

Wednesday 22 May 2013

Global Radio seeks solution after CC upholds GMG Radio ruling

Global Radio is in discussions with the Competition Commission, after the competition authority upheld its provisional ruling that Global's £70m merger with GMG Radio could lead to higher ad prices.

My Media Week: Thomas Laranjo

This week, Thomas Laranjo, managing director at launch and growth media specialist Total Media, readies a big pitch, prepares to speak at Media 360 and enjoys the hospitality at Lords a little too much. Is this really the best week to give up smoking?

So, Tumblr sells to Yahoo - what happens next?

With this acquisition, Marissa Meyer's new-look Yahoo has paid a high price for cool and in the long-term, things are far from certain, says Philip Dyte, paid social media manager at iProspect.

Bauer promotes Carvosso to group MD London Lifestyle

Bauer Media UK has promoted Abby Carvosso, managing director of lifestyle and advertising, to the position of group managing director of London Lifestyle, with responsibility for its London-based magazines.

Tuesday 21 May 2013

Peugeot and Samsung sign up to motorway screen sheet

Peugeot, Stella, Ford and Samsung are some of the advertisers motorists will see on a new LED digital screen sheet, equivalent to a 500-inch TV screen on the Aston Expressway near Birmingham.

TalkTalk to sponsor fifth X Factor

TalkTalk, the telecoms and TV company, has extended its sponsorship of ITV's 'The X Factor' for a fifth year.

Bepanthen to sponsor baby and parenting shows on Discovery

Bepanthen, the nappy care brand, has signed a six-figure deal to sponsor all baby and parenting programming aired on Discovery Network UK's Home and Health channel for 10 months from Thursday.

Monday 20 May 2013

Hatch and Grant to chair Media Week Awards 2013

Steve Hatch, chief executive of MEC, and Linda Grant, managing director of DMG Media free division, will lead proceedings at the industry's biggest night of recognition as co-chairs of the Media Week Awards 2013.

Mancini thanks Man City fans with press ad in the MEN

Roberto Mancini, the sacked manager of Manchester City, took out an ad in the Manchester Evening News on Saturday to thank the club's fans.

Sky sponsors Sun documentary on boxing star Carl Froch

BSkyB has paid for The Sun to produce a mini-documentary about British super-middleweight champion Carl Froch, as part of the broadcaster's promotion ahead of Froch's next bout this Saturday.

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