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June 20, 2007

Media group sees decline in ad revenues slow
Trading update also reveals good news for circulation and contract print revenues

January 11, 2007

New guidelines for scientists communicating with the media
Hyped findings or poor communication from the experts? EU report aims to help

November 24, 2006

Holdthefrontpage.co.uk gives satisfaction: Survey results
Almost nine out of ten readers say they are "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with the website

November 23, 2006

Northcliffe operating profits fall
Regional newspaper revenues also drop - but report shows shortfall "being offset by cost reductions"

November 20, 2006

'My job as a journalist is to...'Survey results
Find out what makes journalists tick, if they feel it's their job to be objective and if they should entertain

November 15, 2006

BBC 'values local papers' - but report backs speedy move to ultra-local TV
Long-awaited report examines impact on West Midlands and Hull press - and backs new moves

November 14, 2006

Sports journalists: more than mere fans with typewriters?
Book examines the importance of the sports desk and looks at the link between sport and local media

November 10, 2006

Regional dailies remain big draw for career move: Survey results
Training and careers under the spotlight in holdthefrontpage.co.uk survey

November 09, 2006

Why people become journalists - and what boosts morale: Survey results
Bylines, praise from the boss and recognition from colleagues are among things that brighten your day

What gets journalists down at work - survey results
Pay and hours top list of grumbles from regional press staff

November 08, 2006

Contempt pledge by incoming editors' president
Paul Horrocks calls for new measure to prevent accidental contempt of court by the media

November 07, 2006

Traditional media audience to be retained by 'skill of the editors'
Skills of content, quality editorial and circulation to prove vital in battle for readers

'Lancashire Evening Post no longer only a newspaper' - editor
Sales and online readership boosted by "quiet revolution" in the newsroom

BBC may pay papers for content and draw on their 'newsgathering clout'
Director general tells editors that BBC should be seen as a potential partner rather than a threat

November 06, 2006

'Future success requires a new mindset and a new breed of journalist'
Lecture from publisher and pundit Andrew Neil launches Society of Editors' conference

Editors' conference first to get HoldtheFrontPage survey results
HTFP publisher joins session speakers to give industry insight

September 21, 2006

Latest Northcliffe figures confirm tough year
Trading update shows ad revenues are down but group remains on target to make £45m annual saving

September 01, 2006

Irish News sales success a 'tremendous result' - editor
New press and compact format all part of meeting the challenge, says Noel Doran

August 31, 2006

Downward trend continues for regional newspapers
Update on the latest ABC circulation figures

Check out the full picture for the new regional ABC figures
Click here to see how your paper - and your rivals - fared in the past six months

ABC figures only part of the story, says Newspaper Society
Major changes to regional press industry mean "multimedia audience measurement" is needed

August 30, 2006

Record operating profit for Johnston Press
"Cost management and community strategy the key" during sustained downturn period

August 25, 2006

Regional press readership grows to 83.7 per cent
New survey shows overall readership growing as newspapers expand their portfolios

August 09, 2006

Archant sees profits fall
Pre-tax profits down almost 20% as advertising slows

August 02, 2006

GMG regionals see operating profits fall
A "static ad market" and the impact of the Internet are blamed for drop

June 29, 2006

Ad revenues for Trinity Mirror regionals expected to fall 9.7 per cent
Trading update says no improvement is expected for the rest of the year

June 22, 2006

Johnston reports 'no discernible improvement' in ad market
Trading statement from regional publisher says advertising revenues have continued to drop

May 25, 2006

850 leave Northcliffe as cost-saving moves kick in
Business report shows progress of £45m reduction plan - and half-yearly results

May 05, 2006

Ad revenues continue to drop at Trinity Mirror
Group's regional division saw advertising revenues drop by 10.4 per cent in first four months of 2006

May 04, 2006

More people trust the Government than the media - survey
Results show public's trust is increasing but almost half say news is not reported accurately

March 30, 2006

'Preach the reach of all your media products', says Greenslade
Newspapers have become a brand and need to measure its audience accordingly, conference is told

March 16, 2006

How supplements, new products and web innovation boosts local press
Regional publishers are extending their brands to meet thirst for news on demand

March 15, 2006

£20m savings for Northcliffe in 'tough' trading conditions
Trading report issued - but no news yet on company's reorganisation

'Adapt or fail' warning as Murdoch hails golden age of information
Media tycoon warns that firms expecting a glorious past to shield them from technological change will fail

March 07, 2006

Profits fall at Archant
Newspaper and printing arm of publishing group sees 19.9 per cent drop in profits

March 03, 2006

July to December ABCsWhat the editors said: Weekly
Circulation hit at every daily in Britain in the second half of last year - but figures are better for weeklies

Top 20 UK regional free weekly newspapers
Circulation hit at every daily in Britain in the second half of last year - but figures are better for weeklies

Top UK paid-for and free regional Sunday newspapers
Circulation hit at every daily in Britain in the second half of last year - but figures are better for weeklies

Top UK regional morning newspapers
Circulation hit at every daily in Britain in the second half of last year - but figures are better for weeklies

Top 20 UK regional evening newspapers
Circulation hit at every daily in Britain in the second half of last year - but figures are better for weeklies

Top 20 UK regional paid-for weekly newspapers
Circulation hit at every daily in Britain in the second half of last year - but figures are better for weeklies

'Penetration the key to new markets' as circulations fall again
Claims that sales decline is being offset by supporting media products

Round-up of year-on-year picture for regional dailies
Snapshot of the regional press across the country

July to December ABCsWhat the editors said: Daily
Circulation hit at every daily in Britain in the second half of last year - but figures are better for weeklies

March 02, 2006

More acquisitions and growth for Trinity Mirror regionals
Improved operating profit and margins for regionals as group makes annual cost-saving of £40m

Dailies continue to see sales fall - Latest ABCs
Circulation hit at every daily in Britain in the second half of last year - but figures are better for weeklies

February 16, 2006

No 'quick fix' or 'token Asians' as regional press seeks newsroom balance
Will local newspaper diversity fund be a "pointless exercise by an out-of-touch industry"?

December 15, 2005

Cost savings to counter revenue drop at Trinity Mirror
Advertising revenues continue to fall, says group

December 13, 2005

Johnston expects to report 'year of progress' despite difficult conditions
Trading update says ad revenues have continued to drop but newspaper sales revenues are up

December 02, 2005

Future of regional press looks healthy, says new report
"Newspapers offer many strengths and are not about to disappear in face of competitive pressures"

November 17, 2005

Media experts debate children’s rights and press freedom
"Media's representation of children is harming both young people and society" - claim

October 21, 2005

Editorial team offers paid-for, free, online and video editions of the paper
Regional paper bids to attract new audience with multi-media approach

October 18, 2005

Fund launched to increase diversity in the newsroom
"We want British journalists to come from every area of the Britain they report", says NCTJ chairman

Local content and multi-media approach the way forward, say editors
Newspapers are still the kings of local content -

Blogs bring benefits to local newspapers
News staff tell how they embrace new digital opportunities as readers embrace the blog

September 20, 2005

Johnston Press agrees to buy Irish newspapers
Publisher adds to its portfolio with two separate deals

September 15, 2005

Profits and revenues up at INM
Owners of the Belfast Telegraph have a good six months

September 13, 2005

'Challenging trading conditions' for Northcliffe
"Cost reduction programme already showing benefits" - trading update

September 02, 2005

Top UK paid-for and free regional Sunday newspapers
Read the latest ABC figures here, listed by circulation

Top UK regional morning newspapers
Read the latest ABC figures here, listed by circulation

Top 20 UK regional evening newspapers
Read the latest ABC figures here, listed by circulation

Top 20 UK regional paid-for weekly newspapers
Read the latest ABC figures here, listed by circulation

How newspapers attract and retain readers
People behind the success stories of the new ABC figures share the secrets of their circulation increases

September 01, 2005

Regionals launch surge of new titles in bid to attract wider range of readers
Survey gives an industry snapshot and finds more than 55,000 people now work in the regional press

Top-class journalism and listening to readers spells success
Editors reveal how research and development is just part of the reason behind sales success

Morning newspapers in ABC gains:Full details on the latest figures
Relaunches and investment help regional dailies stem circulation decline

August 31, 2005

Johnston half year profits rise to £82m despite advertising challenges
Latest figures for regional publishing group

August 08, 2005

GMG regionals' profits hit record high of £32.6m
Local newspapers doing well but parent-company's profits fall due to capital investments

July 28, 2005

Trinity 'enjoying benefits from Stabilise Revitalise Grow strategy'
Group operating profits up to £128.3m with £78.8m for regionals - interim results

July 26, 2005

Redesign makes Gazette 'more reader-friendly'
Overhaul gives weekly a sharper, fresher look to make it stand out at the newsagents

June 30, 2005

Trinity Mirror predict further growth
Regional advertising and circulation revenues expected to rise

June 22, 2005

Johnston Press agrees to buy 45 local weeklies
Emap will sell newspapers in £155m deal after takeover of Scottish Radio Holdings

June 01, 2005

Newspaper industry 'undergoing a renaissance'
Theory that newspapers are in terminal decline should be challenged, says industry group

May 27, 2005

Northcliffe operating profit up £100,000
Advertising revenues rise but regional publisher sees a drop in revenue from recruitment and motors

May 20, 2005

Newspapers' success boosts media group
Press advertising and circulation revenues continue to grow at Scottish Radio Holdings

May 09, 2005

Group transforms 17 newspapers in major redesign
High visual impact of weeklies will grab the attention of readers and attract young people

April 25, 2005

£12.5m press investment brings more colour and capacity
More than 70 group newspapers and magazines will originate from Thorpe Print Centre

Multi-million pound investment to transform Mercury offices
40-year-old premises to get an upgrade as city moves forward for the future

April 14, 2005

Design overhaul for Evening News
New masthead, new page design, new features and new layouts

April 07, 2005

Why people read newspapers
'Newspapers help readers live their lives', says research group

April 06, 2005

More buzz required to lure 'irregular' readers
Better news, better pictures and better impact is needed, says industry researcher

April 05, 2005

Boosting circulation and attracting new readers
Editors tell how they take on crowded marketplaces

How blogging is helping readership loyalty
Industry expert tells NS conference how American papers are increasing their audience

Argus gains by challenging reader perceptions
How radical marketing and unexpected behaviour is helping daily paper reposition itself

March 30, 2005

Press revenues rise helps group enjoy an 'encouraging' six months
Pre-close update shows Scottish Radio Holdings is continuing to do well

March 24, 2005

Post special exposes city's 'booming' sex economy
18 pages of coverage included interviews with prostitutes, lap dancers and porn stars

March 23, 2005

Telegraph launches new edition in a new format
Morning compact aims to increase sales - but evening broadsheet editions will remain the same

March 22, 2005

Northcliffe 'continuing to perform well'
Trading update shows circulation and advertising revenues are ahead of last year

March 17, 2005

Johnston profits rise by 18 per cent
"Success stems from single-minded focus on news, information and entertainment" - chairman

March 10, 2005

Profits up for publisher Archant
"Exciting and profitable year" for news group which continues to grow

March 07, 2005

Herald gives readers 'lighter' paper they asked for

March 04, 2005

Latest circulation figures highlight strong performers

March 03, 2005

Profits hike for Trinity's regional newspapers
New figures show division made £150.6m in 2004

March 02, 2005

New press eases Chronicle's compact switch

February 21, 2005

Secrecy 'is biggest obstacle' to reporting - survey

February 16, 2005

Five-edition weekly gets a new look

February 15, 2005

Wembley investment from regional newspaper publisher

February 04, 2005

Call for formal regulation to oust journalism 'charlatans'
Re: Regulation to oust journalism 'charlatans'

January 26, 2005

Press division revenues continue to rise

January 18, 2005

'Reporting what's really going on has never been so difficult' By Eve Fuller, Hexham Courant Editor Eve Fuller is soon to retire after more than 40 years in local journalism. Here she tells why sh
I read with interest retiring Hexham editor Eve Fuller's comments on HTFP, bemoaning the fact that it is 'more difficult than ever' to tell people what is really going on, and I nod knowingly throughout.

January 14, 2005

Do headlines matter?

January 11, 2005

Research shows how news bills affect reader choice

December 30, 2004

Newspaper preservation project is complete

December 20, 2004

'Confidence crisis' in newspaper journalism

December 16, 2004

Johnston profits to be 'above expectations'

December 10, 2004

Trinity revenues up on last year

December 02, 2004

Northcliffe profits top £100m

November 22, 2004

Teens do read local papers - survey

November 19, 2004

'Outstanding performances' lead to record group results

October 26, 2004

Profits record for booming newspaper group

October 25, 2004

Police u-turn after paper's pressure on convict pics

Editors speak out on ethnic recruitment
I though there was enough common sense in the world of the regional press not to follow the sheep and indulge in positive discrimination:('Editors speak out on ethnic recruitment).

October 22, 2004

Police withhold mugshots and argue 'human rights'

October 21, 2004

SoE Conference:News in brief

October 20, 2004

Information 'will be free' under new Act

Plea to 'reflect communities and reconnect with readers'

October 19, 2004

Editors tell how to 'bounce back' in a tough climate

Editors hear of Dyke, Morgan and TV beheadings

SoE Conference:News in brief

October 04, 2004

New look for twin titles as publisher unveils new identity

September 30, 2004

Press profits up nine per cent

Onwards and upwards as weekly reaches first birthday

September 23, 2004

Two-year tabloid plan comes to fruition

Archant newspaper takeover gets final clearance

September 21, 2004

Back-to-basics title reaches first birthday

September 16, 2004

End of year trading shows Northcliffe 'performing well'

September 15, 2004

Overhaul at the Observer

Journalists 'ignorant' on vital tool of the trade
Internet chief warns on being under-prepared for freedom of information changes

'Police should open up to cut fear of crime' - SoE chief

Journalism conference prompts 'quality debate'

September 10, 2004

£12m press investment sparks compact plan for News

September 09, 2004

New look for a new era at News Shopper

September 07, 2004

'Root and branch revolution' to transform Evening News

September 02, 2004

Readers to rise and shine with the MEN

August 27, 2004

New launch to bring 'healthy competition' to Shetland

Base sale growth main feature in latest ABCs

August 26, 2004

'Excellent' result as Johnston profits hit £77.3m

August 13, 2004

Echo responds to changing reader habits

August 11, 2004

Compact Mail set for autumn launch

Sales boost hope as paper launches weekday revolution

August 09, 2004

Examiner's Stop Press ad goes 'back to the back'

Archant profits on the up

August 05, 2004

New weekly ready for launch in Bromley

August 02, 2004

More than 40m adults a week read the regional press

July 30, 2004

Green light for London newspaper deal

July 29, 2004

Trinity Mirror's streamlining 'continues to bear fruit'

July 23, 2004

Regional division profits hit £30m for first time

July 15, 2004

'Not enough news' call prompts redesign in Carlisle

July 14, 2004

New-look Packet series hits the streets

July 01, 2004

News group's future under the spotlight

June 25, 2004

Revenues growth expected at Trinity Mirror

June 18, 2004

Compact format for Evening Press

June 17, 2004

Johnston performing 'better than expected'

June 09, 2004

'Oldest' Welsh weekly gets a modern new look

Competition Commission outlines key inquiry issues

June 04, 2004

Profits rise at Northcliffe as circulation decline slows

May 21, 2004

Media chief to retire

May 20, 2004

Tindle buys newspaper and radio station

May 10, 2004

Govt to 'work closely' with press on data protection

May 06, 2004

"Let's work together," says BBC chief

May 04, 2004

Public services shrouded in official secrecy, claim editors
News staff tell of the obstacles and excuses which hamper reporting

'Freedom to report is vital' - Michael Howard

April 30, 2004

Doubts raised over £62m London newspaper swoop

April 26, 2004

Archant restructures weeklies stable

April 15, 2004

Design change follows content overhaul for Courier

April 13, 2004

Media chief voices fears for editorial freedom

April 07, 2004

Examiner to go compact

March 30, 2004

Media group sees profits rise

March 22, 2004

Northcliffe 'performing well'- trading update

March 18, 2004

New-look Telegraph hits the streets

Johnston Press signals intent as revenue and profits rise

March 12, 2004

Press freedom plea to editors
Regional press is asked to give insight on barriers to reporting

Profits up at Archant

March 11, 2004

How to raise circulation by 32.5 per cent: Win the cup!

March 10, 2004

Newsroom pulls together as Mercury breaks football story

March 08, 2004

New look for The News

Weekly shrinks in size after more than a century

Newspaper ad revenues 'hit by BBC', says industry body

March 05, 2004

'Compact' Scotsman set for launch

March 03, 2004

'Good news only' policy wows readers and advertisers
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I saw your story about Independent London Local Newspapers' "good news only" policy.

March 01, 2004

Earlier editions and local news the key to adding circulation

February 27, 2004

Trinity profits up: Bigger savings planned

40m adults a week read local newspapers: Latest ABCs

February 26, 2004

Morning paper plans big changes for the 21st century

February 25, 2004

'Respected' Sunday regional changes hands

February 10, 2004

240-up for 'trusted' Chronicle

February 04, 2004

Union briefs MPs on Hutton inquiry issues