Pearson reportedly puts 'FT' on the block

Posted on: 11/07/12

London—Pearson is exploring a sale of the Financial Times, according to reports. Bloomberg said Pearson may initiate sale preparations ahead of the retirement of Marjorie Scardino, who is stepping down as CEO in January.

Crain to consolidate and optimize brand databases

Posted on: 09/25/12

Crain Communications Inc. has contracted with database management company Omeda to consolidate its multiple customer databases into a corporatewide business-intelligence data set. The goal: to provide a unified view of Crain Communications' customers, their purchase histories and their website...

ABC releases list of top 25 business publications

Posted on: 08/29/12

Arlington Heights, Ill.—The Audit Bureau of Circulations has released a list of the top 25 U.S. business publications for the first half of the year. The list is based on total average paid circulation and qualified nonpaid print circulation.

UBM, Randall-Reilly shake up organizational structures

Posted on: 06/08/12

Since the recession struck in 2008, several b-to-b media companies have undergone various kinds of “restructuring” or “reorganization” to cope with the fallout from the downturn. The words are often code for bankruptcy—or at the very least signs of serious trouble.