Marketing

Navigating the social media landscape

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Communisis in talks over potential sale

Communisis has confirmed it is in advanced talks with a number of potential buyers, as its US parent company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in 14 months.

Global's OOH production gateway causes consternation

A row has erupted in outdoor advertising after media giant Global decided to implement a print production gateway for the sites it controls.

Walstead prints for a host of leading brands and media groups

Walstead reports on 2022

Net sales at Walstead Group were up 11% last year, but operating margins slipped in the face of “huge and volatile” increases in input costs at the pan-European business.

The combined business has moved into new offices close to Leeds Dock

Leeds firms move in to new site together following acquisition

Leeds-based print, direct and digital marketing agency Telescope has acquired local specialist communications agency Clearsilver Brand Marketing, with the two businesses now moving in together to new...

Boucon (left) and Espinas: deal is a great opportunity for all involved

Paragon acquires specialist Canon wing

Paragon has further expanded its continental footprint with the acquisition of Canon’s Business Services subsidiary in France.

Cinema advertising growth is predicted to jump 21% in 2023. Credit: Warner Bros Discovery

Advertising spend flatlines in Q1 2023

A plateau in advertising spend in the UK has seen the industry’s income take a real-terms fall in the first quarter of 2023.

City A.M. sale could be via a pre-pack according to Sky News

Ecomms giant mooted as possible City A.M. suitor

City A.M.’s new owner could emerge from an unexpected direction, with listed health and beauty specialist THG tipped to take over the business and financial freesheet.

Braille gift card and range of greeting cards are first-of-its-kind for M&S

M&S adds braille range

Marks & Spencer has added new braille greeting cards and a gift card after employees suggested the idea to the retailer’s CEO.

The group said its new logo presents a refreshed, bold image

ADM Group reveals change strategy and rebrand

ADM Group has unveiled a new strategy aimed at driving transformative change within the marketing execution industry, while also revealing its new brand identity.