THE DRUM

1. Crain’s opening shot - Interview with Crain's publisher Arthur Porter

   Last week Crain’s commenced weekly publication of its new Manchester business newspaper. The title – which is simply called Crain’s Manchester Business – had so far hit the streets just three times since December as part of... Read more

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   England - 07/02/2008

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2. Crain’s to continue with hard line on ad rates

   Crain’s publisher Arthur Porter has insisted the Manchester business paper won’t cut its advertising rates despite a slow uptake from clients.Despite the dearth of advertising, Porter is adamant that the paper won’t budge &ldquo... Read more

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   England - 17/04/2008

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3. Crain’s view: how was the new paper received?

   Lorraine Jones, account director, PHD NorthAs a media planner I feel it’s my duty to have a touch of cynicism about new title launches, and Crain’s Manchester Business is no exception. The first issue didn’t get off to a great... Read more

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   England - 10/01/2008

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   Crain's Manchester Business closes

   Crain Communications Inc has announced that it has closed weekly publication Crain’s Manchester Business. In a statement placed on the newspaper’s website this morning, the company announced the closure of the publication, which it... Read more

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   England - 22/06/2010

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   Fallen Crain's directs readers to the Business Desk

   The website of defunct Manchester business paper Crain's is encouraging readers to visit former rival thebusinessdesk.com to keep up with the latest news.A statement on the site says The Business Desk has struck an agreement with publisher Crain... Read more

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   UK - 07/07/2010

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   News analysis: why did Crain's newspaper fail in Manchester?

   Crain's was maybe a small Manchester newspaper. But the issues that forced its closure are a microcosm of the media market generally. We look at the lessons that might be learned.AdvertisingWhen Crain's arrived commentators lauded the paper... Read more

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   UK - 23/06/2010

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   Apple, News International, Crain's - Quotes of the Week

   The week's media and marketing news from the mouths of those making the headlines.“Now we are going to sort out the little English girlies."Berlin tabloid BZ sticks das boot into the Three Lions ahead of England's World Cup grudge... Read more

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   UK - 26/06/2010

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   Publisher Arthur Porter leaves Crain's

   Arthur Porter, publisher of Crain's Manchester Business, has left the paper to "spend more time with his family and pursue other interests".Crain's confirmed on its website today that Porter had decided to leave his post as publisher after two... Read more

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   UK - 04/01/2010

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   Porter resurfaces with Savapak

   Arthur Porter, former publisher of newspaper Crains Manchester Business, has begun a new direct marketing venture called Savapak. The venture will see a bright red envelope containing money-off coupons delivered initially to 100,000 residents of... Read more

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   England - 30/03/2010

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    Top media independents ranked by Crain's

    Business paper Crain's has ranked MediaVest the top independent media company in Manchester.The Manchester business paper listed businesses in terms of billings at their Greater Manchester offices in 2007. MediaVest’s £214,000,000... Read more

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    England - 20/05/2008

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