Print buying

UPDATE: Royal Mail strikes get under way as CWU threatens extended action

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has warned of extended strike action as the latest three-day Royal Mail strikes got under way today (29 October).

Associated proposes London Lite closure

The battle for London evening newspaper supremacy looks to be over with Associated Newspapers announcing the proposed closure of the London Lite.

Egmont seals deal with Polestar for secret section of Go Girl magazine

Egmont Magazines is to include a special sealed "secret section" of celebrity gossip inside the half-term edition of its Go Girl magazine.

Wikipedia founder ties with HP to add magazine printing platform to Wikia site

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has revealed a new tie-up between user-generated information site Wikia and HP's MagCloud service that will allow users to create and print magazines.

Cromack named managed services development director at o2o

AccessPlus chief executive Jason Cromack has been appointed to the position of managed services development director for parent company office2office (o2o).

HobbyCraft launches quarterly in-store magazine printed by Polestar

Craft shop chain HobbyCraft has launched a 68-page in-store magazine printed by Polestar.

Mandelson warns of lost contracts as last-minute Royal Mail talks continue

Business secretary Lord Peter Mandelson has warned that prolonged strike action by Royal Mail members could force the Department for Health and NHS Trusts to look elsewhere for its delivery services.

Thomson Holidays attracts holiday-makers to Sensatori resort with mail pack

Thomson Holidays has commissioned a mailing pack to hit potential visitors to its brand new "affordable luxury" Sensatori resort in Tenerife.

BBC puts three-year 10m contract up for renewal

The BBC has announced a multimillion-pound tender worth up to 10m over three years, with an option to extend the contract for a further year.

Research claims outdoor extends effectiveness for financial service advertising

Print and online are the most effective forms of advertising for financial services companies, new research has revealed.