Publishers

Cambridge University Press (CUP) outsources European print to MPG

The two businesses have signed a long-term agreement that will see MPG take over "a significant amount" of CUP's European mono, two and four-colour book and journal manufacturing from 2 July.

DMGT sees increase in regional profit, but nationals struggle

Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) saw profits rise in its struggling regional division Northcliffe for the first time in four years, according to its half-year results to 1 April.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt moves to reorganize after bankruptcy

US book publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) has moved quickly to secure funding after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy early this week. This means that many of its unsecured creditors -...

Bailey quits Trinity

Trinity Mirror chief executive Sly Bailey is to step down by the end of the year.

Johnston Press slips to loss after 164m impairment charge

Newspaper publisher Johnston Press has blamed a mass cut of the book value of its newspapers as the reason for recording a pre-tax loss of 144m last year.

World Book Night to mark second annual books giveaway

World Book Night will be celebrated tonight with 480,000 books set to be distributed at events across the country by some 20,000 volunteers.

Johnston Press to relaunch range of newspapers

Newspaper publisher Johnston Press is to relaunch its entire range of titles in order to introduce 'platform neutral' publishing.

Publishers to debate Indian book printing at London Book Fair

A panel of leading international publishers will discuss the changing face of the Indian book printing industry at the "Indian Noon" conference at next week's London Book Fair.

North Plains buys Xinet to form largest pure-play DAM in print

North Plains has acquired rival digital asset management (DAM) vendor Xinet for an undisclosed amount to form "the largest pure-play DAM vendor" in the print industry.

Extra Newspapers celebrates launch of hyper-local newspapers

Start-up newspaper publisher Extra Newspapers has celebrated the launch of its first hyper-local newspapers.

Mag printers champion move to digital add-on services

Printers championed multi-platform production technology at Publishing Expo in Earls Court 2, London, this week (28-29 February).

Saatchi Gallery hosts Sunday Times Magazine 50th anniversary exhibition

The UK's first colour supplement, <i>The Sunday Times Magazine</i>, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month with an exhibition and commemorative edition.