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Outdoor advertising company Maiden is facing problems in finding a suitable take-over offer. Bids for the firm are due to be in at the end of the week, but industry insiders seem sceptical that a buyer will emerge. According to a report in The Guardian, the investment bank running the sale, NM Rothschild, has given… Continue reading Maiden Facing Problems Finding Buyer

Regionally based marketing business, The Mission Marketing Group, has announced plans to seek an AIM listing, creating the third largest regional agency in the UK. An AIM listing will provide themission@ with access to new capital, allowing it to extend its existing businesses and develop through the acquisition of regional based marketing agencies. Chaired by… Continue reading the mission@ To Float On AIM

ITV is expected to reveal its weakest results for over ten years, with advertising revenue for ITV1 in Q1 2006, forecast to suffer a year on year drop of 13.5%, to £351.8 million. Taking into account the performance of the broadcasters digital channels, including ITV2 and ITV3, ITV’s revenues are projected to dip by 10.3%… Continue reading ITV To Suffer Worst Q1 Results For Over A Decade

Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has announced that it will not be selling its regional newspaper division, Northcliffe Newspapers. After completing a strategic review of the business, DMGT, concluded that further improvements could be make to the newspapers, resulting in improvements in cost and revenue prospects. The Board received three offers for Northcliffe at… Continue reading DMGT Holds Onto Northcliffe

Publishing group, Reed Elsevier, has announced a year on year increase of 7% in revenues for 2005, with adjusted pre-tax profit up by 9% and earnings per share up by 11% at constant exchange rates. Reed revealed a good performance all of its businesses, with Elsevier, LexisNexis and Reed Business all showing growth in 2005.… Continue reading Reed Elsevier Enjoys 5% Increase In Revenues For 2005

Advertising and marketing communications company, Omnicom Group has revealed a 7% increase in net income for the fourth quarter of 2005, reaching $252.6 million, compared to $236.5 million the same time last year. Worldwide revenue for the group hit $2,939.4 million in Q4 2005, up by 5% from $2,789.0 million in the fourth quarter of… Continue reading Omnicom Reveals Upbeat Trading For 2005

Metro International has released its full year financial results for 2005, revealing an increase in sales of 19% across the group. The newspaper firm has seen a good performance from the 16 new editions launched during the last 12 months, with total daily circulation rising by 19% to 7.6 million copies around the world. Metro… Continue reading Metro International Sees Strong End To 2005

ZenithOptimedia has announced plans to launch its online and direct marketing agency, Zed, across Europe, marking the first stage of the agency’s global rollout. The company’s hopes its initiative will create new opportunities for business outside of ZenithOptimedia’s current agenda, with the agency looking for acquisitions to enhance its current digital offerings. Commenting on the… Continue reading Zed Launched Across Europe

Matthew d’Ancona has been appointed editor of The Spectator, leaving his current position as deputy editor of the Sunday Telegraph to take up the position at the end of the month. Announcing the decision this morning, Andrew Neil, chief executive of the Spectator said: “Matthew is a friend and colleague whose work I have long… Continue reading Deputy Sunday Telegraph Editor To Edit The Spectator

US internet advertising specialist company, BURST! Media, looks set to list on the London markets, reflecting the continuing strength of the online advertising market. According to a report in today’s Times, the company has already hired British advisors, with plans to float later this year. It is understood that BURST! Media could make a statement… Continue reading BURST! Media To List On UK Market