Publishing

PPA lauds best in magazine print and production

Stephens & George, Pensord, Denmaur and <i>PrintWeek</i> publisher Haymarket Media Group were amongst the winners at last week's PPA Production & Environment Awards, where more than 170 leading lights...

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.

Extra Newspapers announces debut hyper-local launches

Start-up newspaper publisher Extra Newspapers has announced the locations of its first three hyper-local newspapers.

Publishers take on the pressing issue

The familiar look of a crowded newsstand belies the fact that magazine publishing is going through a period of enormous change, and that means equally big changes for printers and other suppliers to...

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.

Nigerian Watch newspaper to launch next month

New publishing company Green World Media is to launch its first title at the end of next month.

Transcontinental to close two former Quad/Graphics sites

Montreal-based Transcontinental will be closing two of the six printing facilities it acquired in an asset swap with Quad/Graphics announced last year, but only formalized a few weeks ago.

KBA targets Manroland users with new servicing wing

KBA is setting up a new service business with the aim of wooing disaffected Manroland customers.

Ocado rebrands customer magazine

Ocado has relaunched its customer magazine Ocado Life and renamed it Shop, with the first issue due to be distributed this week.

Manroland Web Systems acquires Manroland's UK web business

Possehl-owned Manroland Web Systems has acquired the Manroland GB web business out of administration.