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Why Penton has started thinking of itself as a software company
With various technology-driven projects changing the way it does business, Penton Media is shifting from a traditional publishing mindset to a tech-forward one. Read more
In the News
NY Times Co. unveils growth strategies
On the heels of reporting first-quarter results, the New York Times Co. announced a series of strategic initiatives to spur revenue growth that will begin to be rolled out in the fourth quarter.
Total revenue decreased 2.0% to $465.9 million in the first quarter from $475.4 million in the first quarter of 2012. Circulation revenue increased 6.... Read more
Digital Directions
The Economist plans desktop app that mimics tablet experience
While most media companies are using the HTML5 standard to make websites designed for desk- and laptop devices equally accessible on mobile devices, The Economist is going in the other direction—creating a tabletlike experience for the traditional Web—with a Google Chrome app that it plans to debut in mid-May.
The free app... Read more
Expert Insight M&A
B-to-b media valuations not one size fits all
Robert Garrett and Mark Holdreith are founding partners of Media Advisory Partners, which was formed in 2010.
Garrett founded investment banking firm AdMedia Partners and served as its president from 1990 until his retirement in 2007. He has been working in media M&A and investing since the 1970s.
Holdreith continues as principal of Moira ... Read more
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