It you think the pace of change in the media business has been fast in recent years, then you’ll want to brace yourself for what’s coming in the near future.
Today, Schibsted Media Group released its Q2 2013 report, which shows operating revenues of NOK 4.0 billion. The underlying revenue growth was 2 percent. The Online classifieds segment increased underlying revenues with 15 percent. The gross operating profit (EBITDA) was NOK 555 million (600 million). Excluding Online classifieds Investment phase, the EBITDA was NOK 800 million, compared to NOK 753 million in the same period in 2012.
With more than 300 exhibitors and 18,000 visitors expected in Berlin for the World Publishing Expo in October, the event lives up to its reputation as the largest global trade exhibition for the news publishing and media industry. It can also seem overwhelming to newcomers and veterans alike.
New ProImage Limited has today announced that MaineToday Media Inc., publisher of Portland Press Herald, Maine Sunday Telegram, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, and The Coastal Journal has implemented its browser-based workflow and ink optimization software.
Experienced Executive Will Oversee Strategic Development of Company’s Valuable Portfolio of Property Assets
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced today Robert Granfeldt, Jr. has been named president and publisher of the Montgomery (AL) Advertiser. Granfeldt comes to Montgomery after serving as vice president of digital media at Southern Community Newspapers, Inc.
Des Moines Register has awarded Harland Simon an additional project. In late May 2013, the Harland Simon press control system upgrade went live for all production at Des Moines Register, in mid June 2013 Harland Simon began the reelstand control upgrade; to complete the process in the reel room, Harland Simon has once again been selected by Des Moines Register to upgrade their roll handling system [Aurosys], the work is to begin in August 2013.
