Independent News and Media (INM) announced today the appointment of Martin Lindsay as editor of the Belfast Telegraph, succeeding Edmund Curran who has been appointed editor-in-chief of INM’s newspaper titles in Northern Ireland.
Lindsay takes up the post after 12 years as editor and general manager of the
Telegraph’s, sister paper,
Sunday Life. During his time with
Sunday Life, Lindsay saw circulation and readership rise to their highest levels and was responsible for a major expansion of the paper.
Commenting on the position, Ivan Fallon, chief executive of Independent News and Media (UK) said: ” Martin Lindsay is one of the most respected and experienced journalists in the British Isles today. He has been a brilliant editor of Sunday Life, where he has shed new light on many aspects of Northern Ireland’s society. He will bring great energy, effort and skills to the Belfast Telegraph where he will be a worthy successor to the incomparable Ed Curran.”
Derek Carvell, Managing Director of the Belfast Telegraph added: “The company is delighted to have such a successful editor as Martin to lead the Telegraph. He brings a wealth of newspaper experience to this role at a time when the Telegraph has just recorded the best circulation performance amongst the UK’s top 20 evening titles.”
Earlier this month, INM announced record interim results for the six months to 30 June 2005. (see Independent Sees Strong Growth In First Half Of 2005).”
The Belfast Telegraph pushed advertising revenue up by 5.5% despite a weaker second quarter after a strong start to the year. Overall INM saw a 9.2% increase in revenues, due in the main to the company’s publishing division, as well as good underlying growth by its radio and outdoor operations.
The company’s total revenues now stand at €800.8 million, with operating profit before exceptionals increasing by 12.4% to hit €141.0 million.
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