More than 100 editors and journalists from across Archant gathered to discuss the way forward for the group at its annual editorial conference. During the two-day event at Stansted Airport’s Hilton Hotel staff from the group, which publishes the Ipswich-based
East Anglian Daily Times
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Profits up at Archant
Regional newspaper publisher Archant has announced increased operating profits of £29.4m. The group’s preliminary results showed that, before exceptional items, operating profit for 2003 had gone up by 6.1 per cent on the previous year, with profit before tax up
Archant snaps up London titles for £52m
Archant has today acquired 12 weekly free and paid-for newspapers in North London, East London and Essex from Independent News & Media’s portfolio of 27 in the capital. The announcement came as competition minister Gerry Sutcliffe agreed that Northcliffe Newspapers
Future of newspaper group is in the hands of its staff
Around 80 journalists have gathered for Archant’s annual editorial conference. The two-day event allowed staff from across Archant Regional, publishers of the Evening Star, Ipswich, East Anglian Daily Times, Eastern Daily Press, Evening News, Norwich, and around 60 weekly titles,
Ad revenues help Archant to increased profit
Publisher Archant has announced increased profits for the year thanks mainly to the performance of advertising sales in the regional press. And there are initiatives in hand to boost income and improve efficiency. Operating profit for 2002 reached £27.7m, up
Archant poised to acquire media assets
Archant is poised to “acquire and expand” after winning permission from its shareholders to increase its borrowing capacity to £270m. The firm wants to double its size in the next seven years and believes it is at the right stage
Evening News triumphs at EDF Energy Media Awards
The Cambridge Evening News has won the title of Daily Newspaper of the Year at the EDF Energy East of England Media Awards today. The title also won the award for Community Campaign of the Year, for its work on
Pictures and the judges’ verdict on the EDF Energy East of England Awards
More than 180 journalists gathered to find out who had been named the winner in 19 categories for the second EDF Energy Media Awards for the East of England, held in association with HoldtheFrontPage. The awards were presented by Essex
Shortlist revealed for EDF Energy East of England Media Awards
More than 20 contenders to battle it out at event for print and broadcast journalists
Judges decide on EDF Energy London and South of England Media Awards
Names in the frame are decided in marathon session for closely-fought contest
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The presentation and design of the Norwich Evening News was described as “bold and brave”. It was said to have “clearly identified the readership it is going after” and as “trying really hard”. The judges said the paper “stood out
RNLI thanks regionals for their support
Regional newspapers from across the UK have been recognised for their support of the RNLI. The charity, which rescues an average of 21 people from the sea every day, has handed out media supports awards to the Caithness Courier, Dundee
Echo crime reporter picks up Essex press prize
Southend Echo crime reporter Michael Clarke has been named Shepherd Neame Essex Journalist of the Year. The journalist received his award at a presentation lunch, where he was praised for his coverage of the Sally Geeson murder case. Judges said
Chance to win cash and cases of beer
Cash and cases of beer are among the prizes up for grabs at the 2005 Essex Journalist of the Year Awards. Entries are now being invited for the competition, which is sponsored by independent brewer Shepherd Neame, and aims to
WMN is crowned Britain's best rural newspaper
The Western Morning News has been voted Britain’s best rural newspaper. It was crowned Rural Newspaper of the Year at the National Farmers’ Union’s Countryside Awards for Excellence, after being nominated by a reader. The award was presented to editor
Winners unveiled at Archant showpiece event
The winners of the Archant Awards 2003 have been announced at a ceremony held at the Alexandra Palace in London. Some 1,200 staff from across the country saw publications, products and people from across the community media company scoop prizes