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The City editor of the Evening Standard, Chris Blackhurst, has condemned Sir Martin Sorrell’s plans to relocate WPP’s domicile to Ireland.In an article published yesterday, Blackhurst said he disapproved of Sorrell’s decision to move WPP’s British headquarters to Ireland to avoid the threat of higher corporation tax.He said: “I’m baffled by the decision of Sir… Continue reading City Editor Says Sorrell Is Making A Bad Move

The Independent has scrapped its stand-alone media supplement, replacing it with a new 24-page sports pull-out section today.The media section has moved into the main paper behind the business section, with similar features but less space, while yesterdays’ Independent on Sunday reduced its media coverage to just one page.The only stand-alone media supplement in the… Continue reading The Independent Scraps Media Section In Favour Of New Sports Supplement

Condé Nast Magazines’ managing director, Nicholas Coleridge, delivered a rallying cry to the magazine industry on Friday, saying it had a “rosy future”.Speaking at the PPA Regional Magazine Summit, Coleridge recounted the time he attended a PPA conference 16 years ago to be told digital magazines would bring the imminent end of the magazine industry.However,… Continue reading Coleridge Outlines His Defence Of Magazines

Max Clifford outlined his vision of how regional magazines can uplift communities in comparison to national media at the PPA Regional Magazines Summit on Friday morning.Clifford, a regular columnist for Surrey Life, urged those involved in the industry to counterbalance the bad news that is reported in national media with positive local stories.He said he… Continue reading Max Clifford Reveals His Vision For Magazines

City AM, the business freesheet, is set to launch in Manchester and Edinburgh next year in its first venture outside of London.A regional edition of the weekday freesheet, which will aim to distribute 17,000 extra copies across the two cities, will feature local editorial and advertising content, according to reports.Lawson Muncaster, City AM‘s managing director,… Continue reading City AM Set To Launch In Manchester And Edinburgh

In Style magazine is set to unveil its redesign with the November edition, with a new-look front cover and a number of new features.Following several months of research, IPC has revamped the fashion title with greater celebrity focus and more fashion news.Rachel Bilson will star on the front cover of the launch magazine, which is… Continue reading New Look For In Style Magazine

The Daily Sport has appointed Pam McVitie as the first female editor of the newspaper, replacing Dave Beevers, who left the company in February.McVitie, previously deputy editor, will take up her new role immediately, working to re-establish the paper as a tabloid title.McVitie, who has been working for the company for the past 10 years,… Continue reading Daily Sport Appoints Female Editor

Condé Nast has confirmed it is set to launch a twice-yearly style magazine, edited by former Pop editor-in-chief Katie Grand.The magazine, which is larger than most monthlies, will be made available in March 2009, according to reports in the national press.Nicholas Coleridge, managing director of Condé Nast, said: “It is a new departure for Condé… Continue reading Condé Nast Set To Launch New Style Magazine

The People‘s senior reporter, James Millbank, is set to leave Trinity Mirror to take up a similar role at the Mail on Sunday from January.Millbank started working for the People as news editor in 2006, after 10 years at the News of the World.Talking about his new position, Millbank said: “It has not been fully… Continue reading James Millbank Quits The People For The Mail On Sunday

Condé Nast is today launching the 15th global edition of its men’s magazine GQ and an accompanying website in India.The monthly magazine will be on sale at 5,500 different outlets, with 35,000 copies of the first issue being distributed in 40 Indian towns and cities.The launch issue features the country’s leading Bollywood star, Ali Khan… Continue reading GQ Launches 15th Global Edition In India