Publishing

Mixed fortunes for print titles in latest ABC results
Consumer magazine print runs have declined overall but there are some winners in the latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations.

Publishers combine back office functions in new venture
Condé Nast and Hearst have set up a new joint venture in the US that could have far-reaching implications for magazine production if it sets a trend.

Donnelley announces newco names as it prepares for split
RR Donnelley has decided on the new names for the separate businesses that will be created when the group completes its three-way split later this year.

B2B publisher maps out future print need
The boss of the former Emap B2B publishing business has said the firm will keep printing “just not necessarily mass distribution magazine products”.

Proventus team join Polestar board
Proventus Capital Partners has appointed four directors to Polestar Print Holdings, including a former Quebecor executive.

EFI doubles Productivity Suite portfolio at Connect
EFI has used its annual Connect user conference to unveil three additions to its Productivity Suite portfolio and a new portal to promote the power of print.

Killer app: Pressision prints some zing into Posterzine title
London design and print consultancy People of Print teamed up with Leeds-based printer Pressision for its latest publishing project, Posterzine, which is now five issues into its run.

Indies set to revive sagging mag sector
In 2006, Cathy Olmedillas set up Anorak, an independent and print-only magazine for children. It was well designed – you’d have been as happy to have the cover looking down at you off your wall as you...

Bertelsmann takeover of Prinovis approved
Prinovis is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann, following the approval of its takeover.

Killer app: Pureprint adds seasonal sparkle to Liz Earle catalogue
Retailers regularly go the extra mile at Christmas to make sure their festive catalogues grab the attention of busy shoppers, with many enhancing their Yuletide offerings with striking or stylish...