Independent to close printed titles: Johnston Press CEO Highfield on future of the i; media industry reaction; ESI Media says digital-only Indy can 'thrive'

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12th February 2016

Independent newspapers to close in March ESI Media has confirmed the Independent and Independent on Sunday newspapers will stop being printed as the titles move to digital-only publications. Johnston Press boss Highfield: i can win ad revenues from Times and Telegraph Ashley Highfield, the chief executive of Johnston Press, has hailed the acquisition of i as an opportunity to gain significant national advertising scale and win "some of the pounds from The Times and the Telegraph". Media industry reacts to closure of Independent print titles Media industry figures mourn the death of The Independent but say there was an inevitability about going digital-only after the sale of i to Johnston Press. ESI Media: Digital-only Independent can thrive because 'we believe in journalism' The advertising boss of ESI Media has claimed The Independent can thrive as a strong digital-only brand because of its journalism and that other publishers will be looking to follow suit by shutting their print editions. Johnston Press and ESI Media confirm talks over sale of i newspaper Johnston Press has said it is in "late stage discussions" with Independent Print, the company owned by the Lebedevs, over the sale of i newspaper for £24 million. 10 Reasons Why Cross-Channel Marketing is Not Rocket Science The modern-day customer path is not linear, the funnel is defunct, and brands are increasingly changing how they view the customer. So what can we actually do about it? Presented by Adobe and Brand Republic Insight Campaign Viral Chart: T-Mobile Super Bowl ad featuring Drake overtakes Heinz to top spot The extended version of the spot takes the top position in a chart filled with Super Bowl ads. Libratone launches 360-degree music video for drum and bass act Sigma Libratone has released a 360-degree music video made up of fan footage to promote the brand's new speakers. My Media Week: Davina Barker Davina Barker, head of agency sales at Digital Cinema Media (DCM), on championing rising female talent, "tribing up" and inevitable media cancellations Latest blogs Super Bowl 50: which brands flew and flopped on social media? This year's American football spectacle showed the effectiveness of social activations – from free pizza from Papa Johns, to a $1m prize from Esurance. How brands can win the ad tech power game Brands, publishers and ad tech companies are making big strategic moves into digital advertising in order to conquer a key segment of a market that has grown – and continues to grow – very fast. My Media Week: Karl Weaver From tapas overload with Carat’s new global chief to an acquisition opportunity, we join Karl Weaver, the chief executive of Dentsu Aegis Network’s marketing effectiveness arm, Data2Decisions. Account Manager , Primesight up to £35,000 per annum, London Digital Sales Exec/Manager - top video network , MediaMigo Recruitment Limited £30-40k basic + comms + benefits (inc unique london office!), West London Agency Sales Director - exciting multi-platform tech , Ultimate Asset £70000 - £90000 per annum + strong bonus, West End AV/TV Buying Exec - Major UK Agency! , MediaMigo Recruitment Limited £25-30k dep on experience + benefits (eg pension/percy club/opp to job swap abroad), London (Central), London (Greater) Group Advertising and Sponsorship Sales Manager , SAVVY Media Ltd £40-45K + Excellent comms, London (Central), London (Greater)

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