Award Winning Newspaper Printer
Britain’s 300-year-old free press is under attack as never before, Viscount Rothermere, chairman of DMGT, publisher of the Daily Mail, warned last night. He said that a liberal democracy ‘cannot exist’ without the Press, now the target of criticism from ‘politicians and so-called celebrities who are the loudest in flaunting their liberal credentials.’ Lord Rothermere, [...]
Some of the most forward-looking thinkers in the newspaper and news publishing world will be gathering in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, next week for the World Publishing Expo and its related conferences on newsroom practices, on tablet & app strategies and on printing strategies. There is still time to register: full details can be found at http://www.worldpublishingexpo.com.The [...]
In this month’s PJ - our second preview on the World Publishing Expo, taking place 13-15 October in Amsterdam. Caryl Holland reports from Northern Ireland on the award-winning success of specialist contract printer Interpress. How does the newspaper printer keep its quality to the highest levels? Newspaper Awards - a new look, new format and new venue for 2015. [...]
Agfa Graphics has introduced a new high-speed platesetter for the high-volume newspaper market. The Advantage N-TR HS (Trolley Load, High-Speed) runs at speeds up to 350 plates per hour. Thanks to the increased speed, the Advantage N-TR HS can extend newspaper publishers’ editorial and advertising deadlines, giving them the ability to deliver the latest news [...]
The February 2014 edition of the Ax News, the newspaper of the Axholme Academy, Crowle, North Lincolnshire, produced in partnership with the Lincoln School of Journalism and printed by Mortons of Horncastle, scooped the secondary school honour and received special praise from judge, author Anthony Horowitz. First News said “It was a tough decision and [...]
ENPA, which represents publishers of newspapers and news media in Europe - including our own newspapers ion the UK - has published a document, "10 action points", which underlines the major issues likely to affect newspapers, in print and online, in the coming years. The document was introduced in a speech to members of the European parliament [...]
Local newspaper publisher Sir Ray Tindle has announced a £500 across the board pay rise for all full-time members of staff. The Tindle Group, which publishes more than 200 local titles, announced the salary increase with effect from today. A similar pay award was made to the group’s 700 employees last year. The group said [...]
David Cameron has praised the “vital role” local press plays in society through campaigning for change and holding politicians to account. Lending his backing to the Birmingham Mail’s Pride of Birmingham Awards this week, the Prime Minister highlighted the ability of local newspapers to shine a spotlight on people who achieve great things in their communities. The Prime Minister said: “Like the hundreds [...]
Guardian commercial team Guardian Labs and Direct Line are launching an online hub called Fixology which offers advice on everyday problems. Running for four months, branded content is hosted on the Fixology microsite linked to www.theguardian.com where experts offer advice on motors, travel, home, food and pets. Content includes how-to videos and live Q&A sessions. Guardian Labs managing director Anna Watkins said: "This is a [...]
The Oxford Mail has republished a courts round up from three years ago after the article was removed from Google search results following a so-called right to be forgotten request. The daily Newsquest title republished its Scales of Justice list of Oxford Magistrates Court cases from October 2011 arguing that: “Open justice is a cornerstone of the British justice [...]
