Study Gauges Alternative Media Spending
A new study released by a Stamford, Connecticut-based custom research firm shows a surge in ad spending on alternative media, and moderate growth in print spending.
Articles by Marrecca Fiore
Government Title Offers Audio Version of Web Stories
First there were books on tape. Now visitors to the Government Computer News Web site have the opportunity to listen to the full version of the site's stories on the site itself or in an mp3 format, the company recently announced. Government Computer News and Newsworthy Inc. are working together to launch Tech Media Cast;audio versions of GCN news stories.
Publishing Group of America to Launch Rural Texas Title
A new four-color publication about Texas for Texans will go to 625,000 residents inside their local newspapers beginning in September. Scheduled for the third week of every month, Texas Profile will run stories on people, events, food, and culture that make life great across the Texas countryside.
1105 Media Launches New Title
Respiratory Management, an industry publication targeting home medical equipment respiratory suppliers, sleep disorder professionals and respiratory therapists, will debut at Medtrade 2006 this September, 1105 Media Inc. has announced. Respiratory Management is the newest member of 1105's HME Media Group, headed by publisher Karen Cavallo. The magazine's editor is Deborah Cooper.
Conde Nast Executive Starts Company, Buys Magazine
Industrial Utility Vehicle magazine and its annual trade show, IUV Technology Conference, have been purchased by newly-formed Long Pond Publishing, a limited liability corporation formed by Peter Armour, senior vice president of consumer marketing for Cond� Nast Publications. Armour plans to retire from Conde Nast in September.
United Business Media Acquires Commonwealth for $152M
United Business Media has acquired Commonwealth Business Media Inc. for $152 million cash, United Business announced in a press release today. The acquisition of Commonwealth provides UBM with a strong position in the international trade and transportation business intelligence market, the company said. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Commonwealth in this transaction.
Grand View Media Acquires NTP Media
Birmingham-based Grand View Media today announced that it has acquired NTP Media, a Latham, New York publisher. The acquisition of NTP's four monthly titles will bring Grandview's b-to-b publishing platform to seven titles, which include Processing, Flow, Control and Archery Business.
One Media Company, One CapEx Priority: Technology
What capital items does Cygnus plan to purchase this year? Fisher: Cygnus Business Media is a relatively low capex business. We segment (purchases) into three categories: Maintenance capex, which is consistent from year-to-year, and includes replacement and upgrades to office equipment.
Ziff E-Trade Shows, E-Seminars Take Off
Ziff Davis' virtual trade show business has taken off since its 2004 launch that the company plans to hold six trade shows this year, that's up from four in 2005 and just one in 2004, said Elliot Markowitz, editorial director, Ziff Davis Media eSeminars, this week.
Industry Sources Say Cygnus on the Block
Industry sources said today that Cygnus Business Media is looking for a buyer. The sources said the deal is at the stage where potential buyers are preparing a first round of bids. Cygnus spokeswoman Kathy Scott would neither confirm nor deny the report. Messages left for Cygnus CEO Paul Mackler and chief financial officer Ken Fisher were not immediately returned.
