Newspaper publishing
The Australian stock market finished higher on March 5, 1999, with a stronger gold sector contributing to the upward trend. However, the market failed to maintain momentum sparked by the overnight rise on Wall Street, brokers said. The all-ordinaries index closed at 2902.5, up 17.2 points from the
Newspaper publishing
The Australian sharemarket kicked off the month of March on a bullish note, with the benchmark All Ordinaries Index closing 31.2 points, or 1.08 per cent, higher at 2911.1. The rally was led by industrial stocks, with blue-chips such as Lend Lease, Coca-Cola Amatil, and Brambles driving
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As the spat between Mirror Group's shareholders and its former chief executive David Montgomery comes to a close, the dust is still settling on the significant implications of this high-profile corporate shake-up. Several investors, including Phillips & Drew Fund Management and Hermes UK Focus Fund, had been pushing
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David Montgomery's sudden resignation as chief executive of Mirror Group has raised the stakes for a potential takeover by Trinity International Holdings. Montgomery's departure, after two weeks of infighting with the board, has paved the way for an enhanced offer by the rival bidder. The move
Newspaper publishing
The New York Times has revamped its online news service, @times, to make it more user-friendly and informative. Since its launch in June 1994, @times has become a popular destination on America Online, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each month. The redesign incorporates a new layout, updated features, and
Newspaper publishing
Lauren Flynn, a sales and marketing expert with a proven track record in developing innovative programs, has been appointed as the Western regional manager for The New York Times. Flynn, 31, brings over seven years of experience with Dow Jones & Company, where she led a team responsible for marketing,
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Italian newspapers, struggling to maintain circulation in a country with historically low readership, have resorted to giving away gadgets such as videos, atlases, and perfumes to entice readers and increase sales. This trend, which has been ongoing for several years, shows no signs of abating, with many papers reporting significant
Political parties
As the Italian newspaper market continues to struggle with declining readership, publishers have resorted to a desperate tactic to lure in customers: offering free promotional items with each paper. From complimentary videos and medical encyclopedias to perfumes and compact disks, the "gadgets" have become a ubiquitous feature of
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A recent competition sponsored by The Detroit News, the Small Business Association of Michigan, Old Kent Bank, and the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University recognized outstanding innovation in small businesses across the state. Four Michigan small businesses won significant awards for their innovative products and services.
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The Cincinnati High School for Communication Professions has selected two outstanding students, Erika Anderson and Kristofer Kunz, to receive full scholarships from the Scripps Howard Foundation. The scholarship program, established by the Foundation, provides students with financial support for their four-year college education, with the Foundation and the university contributing
Database industry
The Seattle Times Extra, a subscription-based community bulletin board system, has begun operating in the Greater Seattle area. This new service offers news, information, and communication services to help users get the most out of life in the Pacific Northwest. The service is free through the end of March, and
Database industry
Database Research Group Inc. (DRG), a subsidiary of the David Green Organization, and Miller Freeman Inc., publishers of Meeting News, have announced the successful progress of their strategic alliance. The partnership, formed late last year, has enabled Meeting News to create a verified subscriber file of high-volume planners' activities
