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A new world for trade shows?
Trade shows have long seemed like the ultimate business for investors. The return on capital has been legendary…
How I do it: Tim Dyson, CEO, Next15 Comms
Tim Dyson is the US-based, British-born CEO of the UK listed Next15 communications group who joined a predecessor…
At last: a global marketplace for content
In the 20th century heyday of magazines, international licensing was a significant contributor to the profits of many publishers,…
Ready for lift-off
Two former executives of Dennis Publishing (now owned by Future Plc) have formed “a talent co-operative” that might…
How Zillah transformed Future
The UK-based Future Plc today (22 February) announced the appointment of Jon Steinberg - former leader of BuzzFeed…
Mark Allen buys Bonhill UK / Asia
The UK’s Mark Allen B2B group (MAG) has confirmed its £6.5mn deal (7x EBITDA) to acquire the UK…
Penske buys 20% of Vox Media
The privately-owned Penske Media Group (PMC), of the US, has become the largest shareholder in Vox Media, publisher…
DC Thomson cuts back magazines
DC Thomson, the Scotland-based publisher of The Beano children’s comic and newspapers including the 275-year-old Aberdeen Press &…
How I do it: Eric Yang, Gear Patrol
Eric Yang is CEO, founder and majority owner of the US-based Gear Patrol, "a daily magazine for men...dedicated…
What will the FT buy?
The Nikkei-owned Financial Times is believed to be preparing to spend up to £100m on acquisitions. The UK-based…