Largest Johnston Press shareholder ups stake in publisher to block ‘insane’ board actions around its sale
The largest shareholder in Johnston Press has upped his stake in the news publisher to block any plans for its…
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Facebook hires former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg as its head of global affairs and communications
Facebook has hired former deputy prime minister and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg as its head of global affairs and…
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Popbitch reveals thousands of readers signed up in wake of ‘micro-paywall’ launch
Popbitch editor Camilla Wright said 3,000 readers have signed up since it launched a “micro-paywall” on its website earlier this…
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Publishing association urges chancellor to cut ‘digital reading tax’ in budget
The Professional Publishers Association has pushed for Chancellor Philip Hammond to cut VAT on digital publications in his 2018 budget,…
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James Harding’s Tortoise Media launches campaign to raise £75,000 as it promises a ‘different kind of newsroom’
Tortoise Media, the journalism venture from former Times editor and BBC News director James Harding, has launched a Kickstarter campaign…
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PR software firm Vuelio snaps up Response Source with £5.5m bid
PR software company Vuelio has snapped up media database and journalist request service Response Source for £5.5m. Vuelio parent company Access…
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Scotsman and i publisher Johnston Press puts itself up for sale after struggling to refinance £220m debts
Johnston Press, publisher of the i paper and The Scotsman, and a number of regional newspapers including the Yorkshire Post, has…
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Guardian Weekly’s relaunch as news magazine ‘not a crazy new venture but an evolution’ as cover price hiked by £1.60
The Guardian Weekly has relaunched as a news magazine, hiking its cover price by £1.60, as it aims to boost…
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