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News Corp to charge for access to web content within 12 months

News Corp is set to start charging for access to content on all of its websites in a move that chief executive Rupert Murdoch said "will be followed by other media" if successful.

WD-40 picks Denny Bros for Problem Sorted! campaign

WD-40 has used Denny Bros for a 400,000 Fix-a-Form campaign.

Interest rates held at 0.5% as MPC hands 50bn boost to asset purchase scheme

Interest rates are set to remain at 0.5% for a sixth consecutive month following today's meeting of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

PromoServe launches new-look Proof Portal

PromoServe Business Systems has said that its revamped online proofing system, Proof Portal, which was released in May, could help generate business for print management companies.

'Rogue' valuations rife in print business sales, expert says

'Rogue' business valuers are giving unrealistic valuations in an attempt to win new business, an industry expert has warned.

'Static tension' PoS material brought to UK

A new point of sale substrate is being brought to the UK that uses static surface tension to adhere to surfaces.

Disney plans massive outdoor and press campaign for XD launch

Disney is planning a massive advertising campaign to launch its XD kids television channel at the end of August.

Unilever turns to Denny Bros for 4m Fix-a-Form leaflets on Sure products

Unilever tasked printer Denny Bros with providing 4m on-product leaflets for an Ashes promotion on its Sure for Men range.

Inserts get boost from DMA research

Traditional printed advertising inserts not only complement online marketing but stimulate it, according to research recently published by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) Insert Council.

ABI calls for increased controls on pre-pack deals

Recent developments in the UK insolvency regime have had a "disproportionately negative effect on unsecured creditors" and may lead to more jobs lost than saved, the Association of British Insurers...

Euro Media Solutions to be liquidated as director moves to Belgravia

Euro Media Solutions, which bought insolvent Essex-based printer Bridge Communications in January, is on the verge of liquidation.

Ward Knowles Manchester sale 'close', administrator claims

The administrator for failed forms printer Ward Knowles has said it is "close to concluding a sale" of its Manchester facility.

Cloc aims to cut carbon footprint in push for ISO 14001

Commercial printer Cloc is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint to zero after taking part in a recent event held by not-for-profit group, The Green Organisation.

HP to launch large-format device at Viscom

HP is to launch a large-format device at this year's Viscom Dusseldorf show.

Leaked email fails to clear up Observer future speculation

Guardian Media Group (GMG) chief executive Carolyn McCall has hit back at media speculation about the future of its Sunday title The Observer.