Publishing
Report: print supply chain challenges pose existential threat to newspaper publishing
A new report into the future for local news media has described the next three-to-five years as a critical period, with industrial print provision for newspapers “entering its final phase”.
Tate sets premium price point for new Top G comic
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate – currently facing charges of rape, human trafficking and forming an organised crime group in Romania – has launched a new comic, with the first edition priced at...
National World plans automated print publishing rollout
Sales and profits were down in the first half at National World, but the media group kept up the investment in its new operating model despite a downturn in advertising.
Beano ups print run for anniversary issue
Beano has celebrated its 85th anniversary with a special wraparound cover design and bumper print run.
BBC Gardeners’ World issue records landmark sales
The May 2023 issue of BBC Gardeners’ World magazine has become the highest revenue generating monthly in the UK in 15 years, according to publisher Immediate Media.
Guardian pursues growth
The Guardian Media Group (GMG) has revealed double-digit revenue growth in its international operations in its 2022/23 results, powering an overall growth of 3% despite a decline in UK revenues.
THG buys City A.M. in pre-pack deal
Listed e-commerce retail company THG has completed its pre-pack purchase of business and financial freesheet City A.M.
Ecomms giant mooted as possible City A.M. suitor
City A.M.’s new owner could emerge from an unexpected direction, with listed health and beauty specialist THG tipped to take over the business and financial freesheet.
Reach gains from print performance as Facebook switch hits digital
Media group Reach has described print revenues as “resilient” in the face of a big decline in digital page views due to changes in the way Facebook handles news content.
Knowsley reprieve amid 'credible' plans to keep site open
Consultation over the proposed closure of Newsprinters’ Knowsley site has been halted, with a “credible option” to keep the site open on the table – amid speculation that newspaper publishers could...