Print buying

Southernprint retains 2m Egmont contract
Southernprint has been awarded an extension to its 2m-a-year contract with specialist children's publisher Egmont UK, following a competitive tender.

FMG wins pre-press contracts for three magazines
FMG has been awarded the pre-press contracts for an additional three magazines published by existing client Show Media.

Mini billboards highlight space saving for Smart car campaign
Car marque Smart has launched a campaign reprising its mini-billboard concept - billboards that fit in between the spaces of standard outdoor adverts.
Proximity retains BBC's TV Licensing work
The BBC has awarded a five-year contract for its TV Licensing work back to agency Proximity.
Trinity Mirror's Sport Media agrees Chelsea FC book deal
Trinity Mirror's Sport Media has agreed a book deal with Chelsea Football Club.

Brightsource saves clients 100,000 on Sustainable Mail
Print manager Brightsource has said it has saved clients 100,000 by signing up to the Royal Mail's Sustainable Mail Services.

Direct mail printers to benefit from Royal Mail pay agreement
Royal Mail's recent pay agreement with the Communication Workers Union could prove to be a boon for direct mail printers following the removal of the weekly cap on unsolicited mail deliveries.

Leading buyers to share digital insights at free event
The speakers for PrintWeek's Edinburgh breakfast briefing on the digital opportunity have been unveiled.

BBC director general warns of 'move away from magazines'
The BBC has unveiled its strategy review that casts a shadow over the future of its magazines business.
Polestar, Howitt and Communisis named on COI's commercial web framework
Polestar, Howitt and Communisis are among the successful companies named on the Central Office of Information's (COI) print framework for commercial web printers.