Print buying

Media roundup: Clear Channel, Government, Social Network, Primesight and Game

We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Clear Channel recruits international sales director; Government returns to shock tactics in...

Print industry news roundup: MMP, Blackhammer, DDPC, Royal Mail, FT Solutions, MNA

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: MMP to close its Bootle plant, Blackhammer to install six-colour Rapida 105, DDPC...

St Ives boosts its marketing services offering with Sponge investment

St Ives has continued its expansion in the marketing service arena with a strategic investment in mobile marketing solutions provider Sponge.

Piccolo Press sold to former BPIF chief

Former BPIF chief executive Michael Johnson has acquired Piccolo Press from owner Tim Honnor, who is to retire.

Economist's Simpson retires

Today (29 March) is the last press day for Economist production director Sharon Simpson, who retires on 31 March after a 20-year career at the publisher.

Midland News Association installs new plate-making line

Newspaper printer Midland News Association has installed a Krause LS Jet 350 platesetter, supplied by Fujifilm, after moving all of its printing to Ketley, Telford.

Last call for Conqueror Typographic Games entries

Contenders for the Conqueror Typographic Games contest have one month left to enter the competition.

CBS Outdoor turns to Prismaflex for national rail site upgrade

Transport advertising specialist CBS Outdoor has turned to Prismaflex UK to produce signage for its national rail sites.

Archbishop of York visits The Max

The Max Design and Print Company was paid a visit by the Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu and the Bishop of Selby, the Rt Revd Martin Wallace, as part of a series of official visits in the York...

TMG blames newsprint and digital spend for 7.5% pre-tax profit slip

Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has reported a 7.5% dip in its year-on-year pre-tax profits despite a small rise in turnover.