Publishing

News UK appoints Tracey Hart to drive print and distribution businesses

News UK has appointed DMG Media's Tracey Hart to the newly created role of commercial director of operations, with a remit to develop new markets for its printing and distribution businesses.

Specle signs exclusive two-year contract with Condé Nast

Specle has signed an exclusive two-year contract with Condé Nast to handle the delivery of all print, tablet and mobile advertising for all of the publisher's titles.

Johnston Press announces £360m refinance, Formpress disposal and Sky partnership

Johnston Press has announced a £360m refinance alongside the sale of its Republic of Ireland business and a strategic regional advertising partnership with Sky.

DC Thomson launches new weekly magazine for Scotland

Dundee-based publisher DC Thomson is to launch a new weekly news magazine, The Stooshie.

Business inspection: Printer turns publisher to boost service

Becoming a magazine publisher enabled KPM to offer clients a broader marketing approach.

Streamline owner Lockley beds in with second print firm

Former Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) director Mark Lockley, who bought Leicester-based Streamline Press last year, is eyeing further growth after completing the acquisition of local rival, John Baxter...

Artisan proposes large-scale redundancies

Artisan Press has entered into a consultation with Unite and workers at its factory over proposed job cuts that could affect almost a third of its workforce.

Polestar confirmed as single supplier for IPC

IPC Media has officially confirmed that it has awarded its entire multimillion-pound print contract to Polestar, effective from July.

IPC opts for single supplier after Polestar and Wyndeham tender

IPC Media has handed its multi-million pound print contract to a single supplier, in a move that has far-reaching ramifications for the UK magazine printing supply chain.

Johnston Press posts £287m loss

More than £300m in net exceptional items led to a statutory pre-tax loss of £287m in the 12 months to 28 December 2013 (2012 loss: £7m), although the company achieved its first underlying operating...