Trinity Mirror plc

Changes in Non Executive Directors

2012-02-10T09:57:07Z

The Board of Trinity Mirror plc ("the Company") announce that they have today appointed Mr Donal Smith as a non executive director with effect from 1st March 2012.

Mr Smith is Chief Executive Officer of Data Explorers a privately owned data and software company. He previously held a number of senior roles within Thomson Reuters including President and COO Thomson Financial, EMEA. Prior to that he was Managing Director of the Financial Times Electronic Publishing Division.

The Nominations Committee oversaw the search assisted by Egon Zender International before making a unanimous recommendation to the Board.

Mr Smith has notified the Company that he was an executive director of eCountries Ltd a "dot com" start up that, having failed to raise sufficient funds, entered into a voluntary arrangement with creditors in February 2001. There are no further disclosures to be made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13R(1)-(6) of the Listing Rules.

The Company further announces that Laura Wade-Gery, a non executive director, has informed the Board that, having served two three year terms as a director and having recently joined the Board of Marks & Spencer plc, she does not wish to seek re-election for a further term and will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the Company's AGM on 10th May 2012.

Paul Vickers

Company Secretary

For further information:

Nick Fullagar

Director of Corporate Communications

020 7293 3622

Trinity Mirror Announcement

2012-02-01T16:14:37Z

Trinity Mirror has today outlined editorial restructuring proposals for its UK national titles which represent the next stage in its aim to create one of the most technologically-advanced and operationally-efficient multimedia newsrooms in Europe.

The proposals will ensure the national titles are able to meet the economic challenges facing the industry and the technological revolution changing the way that readers obtain information.

The wide-ranging plans take advantage of the company's multi-million pound investment in the ContentWatch editorial system which streamlines the production process and facilitates efficient online publishing.

ContentWatch helped transform the newsroom and, using this as a foundation, these new proposals aim to create an even more efficient multimedia operation which will ensure a successful and sustainable future for Trinity Mirror's national titles.

The proposals include:

The creation of a centralised reporting and production hub with teams working across all three titles which will allow for greater flexibility of staff working patterns over seven days.

The retention of bespoke editorial teams for each title to protect their unique identity.

The introduction of an innovative new 'peak-time resourcing' plan to improve agility and flexibility so that we can respond more efficiently to peak periods of production activity.

Editors will have access to a greater number of reporters than is currently available to them on an individual basis and shorter shifts in production will maintain staffing levels in peak periods.

An increase in the range and depth of regional coverage. A number of additional district reporters will be recruited as the national titles invest in more reporters in major regional markets.

Further development of our outsourcing capabilities with an increase in the number of pages sent to the Press Association for subediting.

Richard Wallace will take on management responsibility for the new content and production hub in addition to his responsibilities as Editor of the Daily Mirror. All three national newspaper Editors, including Tina Weaver for the Sunday Mirror and Lloyd Embley for The People, will continue to report to Mark Hollinshead, Managing Director of Trinity Mirror's Nationals division.

As a consequence of these changes it is anticipated that there will be a reduction in headcount of up to 75 editorial staff, comprising both full and part time staff, and the aim is to make as many of the redundancies as possible by voluntary means.

Trinity Mirror has entered into a period of consultation with all affected staff and their representatives.

Trinity Mirror acquires Communicator Corp

2012-01-04T11:00:00Z

Trinity Mirror plc is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Communicator Corporation Limited "Communicator Corp" - an industry-leading digital communications company specialising in providing highly-targeted and sophisticated email and mobile communications. The company reported revenues of £3.5 million and operating profit of £1.0 million in its latest reported accounts to the year ended 31 March 2011 and was acquired for a net cash consideration of £8.0 million.

Communicator Corp delivers digital communications in more than 178 countries in over 30 languages. Its broad client base spans many industry sectors and includes Adidas, All Saints, Co-operative Bank, Mitchells & Butlers and Scottish & Southern Energy. Trinity Mirror Digital Recruitment is also an existing customer. Communicator Corp is based in Sunderland.

This acquisition furthers Trinity Mirror's aim to build a network of digital marketing services businesses. In 2008 Trinity Mirror acquired Rippleffect, a digital marketing services specialist offering website design and development, e-commerce, social media and on-line advertising. Communicator Corp perfectly complements the Rippleffect business by adding email and mobile communications to the services currently offered.

Sly Bailey, CEO Trinity Mirror PLC said: "Increasingly we're seeing that, in addition to print and website advertising, clients want help in areas such as website design, search engine optimisation, e-mail marketing, social media and web analytics. The addition of Communicator Corp to our stable of digital assets will enhance our offering and complement the digital marketing services currently offered by Rippleffect.

"Personalisation and targeted content are increasingly sought after by marketers in a multi-channel world and Communicator Corp is recognised in the industry for its ability to meet this demand.

"This investment is another demonstration of our strategic intent to drive more diversified revenue streams across multiple media channels and accelerate our growth into a multimedia business."

Chris Wilds, Managing Director of Communicator Corp, said "We're delighted to be joining Trinity Mirror as it will position us for a successful future as part of one of the UK's largest multimedia publishers."

Trinity Mirror creates Scotland's biggest publishing business

2011-12-06T11:11:57Z

Trinity Mirror announces today that it is combining the Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail and sister company Scottish and Universal Newspapers to form Scotland's biggest publishing business - Media Scotland.

The new company comprises the iconic national titles the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, a market leading portfolio of 20 local newspapers including the Ayrshire Post and Stirling Observer, Business Insider magazine; an events division and 36 vibrant local and commercial websites. Media Scotland will deliver unrivalled scale and reach across the Scottish market reaching 1.5 million readers each weekday and 1.1 million readers on a Sunday. In addition it will reach 2.6 million unique digital users a month.

Mark Hollinshead, Managing Director, Trinity Mirror Nationals, who will extend his responsibilities to include Managing Director of Media Scotland, commented: "The creation of Media Scotland denotes the start of a dynamic new era in Scottish media. With our unique blend of national and local content, the combined reach of our portfolio of print and digital brands will deliver unrivalled coverage across the Scottish market. I look forward to working with our new top team in the exciting times ahead."

The new management structure for Media Scotland, includes two key appointments:

• Allan Rennie is appointed as Editor in Chief of Media Scotland, with responsibility for all titles and editorial web sites. Allan was previously Editorial Development Director for Trinity Mirror Nationals

• Bill Steven, is appointed Business Development Director for Media Scotland. He was previously Managing Director of S&UN

As a result of this reorganisation Bruce Waddell, Editor-in-Chief of the Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail is leaving the business after eight successful years.

Bruce Waddell, commented: "I've had eight great years at the helm of the Daily Record and Sunday Mail but it's time for change. I now look forward to a fresh challenge and exploring new opportunities."

For further information:

Nick Fullagar

Director of Corporate Communications

020 7293 3622

Appointment of Non Executive Director and Chairman Designate

2011-12-05T07:44:34Z

The Board of Trinity Mirror plc ("the Company") announce that they have today

appointed Mr David Grigson as a non executive director and Chairman Designate

with effect from 1st January 2012. Mr Grigson will become Chairman on 3rd August

2012 after the announcement of the Company's interim results. Sir Ian Gibson will

retire as a director and as Chairman on that day.

Mr Grigson, a Chartered Accountant, was formerly Chief Financial Officer of Reuters

Group plc and prior to that of EMAP plc. He is currently Chairman of Creston plc

and a non executive director of Standard Life plc, and Ocado Group plc. He was

previously a non executive director of Carphone Warehouse plc

There are no disclosures to be made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13R(1)-(6) of the

Listing Rules.

The Nominations Committee led by the Senior Independent Director Gary Hoffman

oversaw the search assisted by Egon Zender International before making a

unanimous recommendation to the Board.

Paul Vickers

Company Secretary

For further information:

Nick Fullagar

Director of Corporate Communications

020 7293 3622

Liverpool Daily Post to switch to weekly

2011-11-25T10:27:50Z

Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales has announced that the Liverpool Daily Post is to switch from daily to weekly frequency in the New Year.

The new weekly newspaper is to be published every Thursday and will deliver over 100 pages a week with particular emphasis on its traditional core content of business, sports, the arts and politics. In addition it will continue to provide daily news updates through its website www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk.

Post Editor Mark Thomas said today: ''We are lucky to be custodians of one of the great brands in journalism and we've been serving our city for 156 years. This change sets us up to serve it for the next 156 - in print and online and through whichever channels readers seek to receive it.''

Journalists are beginning work on dummy designs for the new product which has 'The Liverpool Post' as a working title.

''We've just completed research which proves yet again how much people like and want our current content mix,'' Thomas explained.

"However, we appreciate that the world is changing and people's buying habits and news consumption requirements are very different.

''There is clear evidence that a bumper Post once a week, full of high-quality news, views and analysis, will be better for readers and a more appealing vehicle for advertisers.

''This move enables us to maximise brand potential in what are extraordinarily challenging times for the media industry and for business in general.''

Thomas added: ''We realise there will be many Post followers who will still want a daily update on the news. We will make sure that they get that through our website www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk which will update all news with our usual special emphasis on business, sport, the arts, and politics.

''We are also working on exciting new plans for developing the website further.''

The move from daily to weekly publication is expected to result in the loss of approximately six editorial roles from the title's Liverpool newsroom.

The change has no impact on the Liverpool Echo, which will continue to serve the needs of readers and advertisers across the city on a daily basis.

In a separate move the company has also announced that its free Liverpool weekly titles - The Bootle Times, Merseymart (South) and Star (Anfield & West Derby plus Maghull) - are to be merged into two new community newspapers - The Star and The Merseymart. These two new editions will be carried to the market within the Tuesday edition of the Liverpool Echo.

Managing Director of Trinity Mirror North West & North Wales, Warren Butcher, said: "We recognise that the proposed changes are fundamental and that they affect long-lived and much-loved brands".

''However, a change in approach is vital. Our business has been built on the ability to be proactive and to continually adapt our portfolio to reflect market conditions and changing consumer trends. We are convinced these changes will strengthen and add greater relevance to our portfolio in the long term and in turn improve the service we provide to both readers and advertisers."

Interim Management Statement

2011-11-10T07:03:32Z

Trinity Mirror plc is today issuing an Interim Management Statement covering the 17 weeks of trading to October 30 and describing the Group's financial position and performance, updated to the latest practicable date.

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Trinity Mirror plc Interim Results 2011

2011-08-12T06:00:00Z

Trinity Mirror plc announces the Group's Interim Results for the 26 weeks ended 3 July 2011.

The Financial Statement is now available to download:

2011 Interim Results Financial Statement

Daily Record and Sunday Mail Editorial Restructure

2011-06-08T15:21:10Z

The Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail has today announced the next stage of its technology-led development, which will result in the creation of one of the most technologically advanced and operationally efficient digital newsrooms in Europe.

These plans will allow the Daily Record and Sunday Mail to increase their focus on high-quality Scottish news and Scottish sport, with an editorial structure fit for purpose in this fast moving multimedia publishing environment.

The wide-ranging proposals take advantage of the company's ongoing investment in the ContentWatch editorial system which streamlines the production process and facilitates online publishing.

The plans include:

1. A new editorial structure. Live content and advance content will become a combined unit where the entire focus will be on providing the best Scottish stories and features.

2. The sharing of non-Scottish features and news with sister titles the Mirror, Sunday Mirror and The People.

3. Outsourcing the design and subbing of some features and magazine pages to a bespoke Daily Record/Sunday Mail unit at the Press Association.

It is anticipated that these changes will result in around 90 editorial job losses and the company has now entered into a period of consultation with staff.

The generation and production of Scottish news and sport pages all remain at Central Quay.

The editorial team in Scotland will be responsible for coordinating the outsourcing of pages and deciding which national stories are appropriate for a Scottish readership.

Bruce Waddell, Editor in Chief, said: "In common with all newspapers, the Daily Record and Sunday Mail are not immune from the current difficult economic conditions and our industry is experiencing unprecedented structural change.

"We have to constantly review and adapt the way we work to harness the opportunities available to us.

"Ultimately, our plan will retain what the Daily Record and Sunday Mail does best - the generation and production of brilliant Scottish news and sports - while safeguarding their future success for generations to come."

Trinity Mirror Announces Senior Digital Appointment

2011-05-17T13:29:40Z

Trinity Mirror has today announced the appointment of Chris Ellis to the newly created role as Managing Director, Digital - Nationals Division.

Chris, who has been at the forefront of the European digital landscape for over 15-years, will be responsible for accelerating the digital growth of the nationals division with a focus on developing new and existing digital products and services.

Previously, Chris was Senior Vice President & Managing Director, International of the games media network IGN Entertainment, and before that Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Europe at MySpace. He has also held senior key senior positions at AOL and B.T.

Mark Hollinshead, Managing Director Trinity Mirror Nationals, said: "Chris has a wealth of experience in the digital world and I am delighted he is joining the business to accelerate our progress and drive our digital ambitions."

The division's digital team will report into Chris, while he will report directly into Mark Hollinshead. He joins the company at the end of the month.

Chris Ellis, said: "I'm delighted to be joining Trinity Mirror. I'm excited by the opportunity to lead the new dedicated digital group which, together with such a strong editorial heritage and passionate consumer base, means the company is well positioned to take full advantage of the growth of all things digital."

Interim Management Statement

2011-05-12T06:05:30Z

Trinity Mirror plc is today issuing an Interim Management Statement covering the 17 weeks of trading to May 1st, 2011 and describing the Group's financial position and performance, updated to the latest practicable date.

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Trinity Mirror plc Preliminary Results 2010

2011-03-03T07:00:11Z

Trinity Mirror plc announces the Group's Preliminary Results for the 52 weeks ended 2 January 2011.

The Financial Statement is now available to download:

Financial Statement 2010 (pdf)

Mirrorpix launches new photo archive site

2010-12-02T10:50:57Z

Mirrorpix have launched a new photo library website, www.mirrorpix.com, offering online access to Mirror Group's renowned photographic collections including images from the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, The People and The Daily Herald archives.

Built on the Picturemaxx platform and with site design by Rippleffect, the new mirrorpix.com is packed with fantastic new tools to help Mirrorpix's clients find the right images for their latest projects and offers much improved user-customisation options and significant enhancements to the search capability.

Acting Head of Syndication & Licensing, Fergus McKenna, said: "This launch is an important step in the ongoing development of Mirrorpix as one of the UK's leading commercial photographic archives.

"Publishers and production teams are increasingly using our archives to create some fantastic products and the new site makes that easier than ever before."

Visitors to the site can access over 300,000 digitised images with new material added daily and can also download the latest e-brochure 'Portfolio IV' which shows off the impressive range of this hugely important British press collection.

Peter Willis appointed Deputy Editor of the Mirror

2010-11-22T10:12:31Z

The Daily Mirror has announced a series of changes to its senior editorial team.

Associate Editor Peter Willis has been appointed Deputy Editor of the Mirror.

He has been with the Mirror for 13 years and held a variety of senior executive roles including Features Editor.

Peter, 43, created and continues to mastermind the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards, TV's most popular awards show and now in its 12th year.

Peter will replace Conor Hanna as Deputy Editor, who leaves at Christmas to take up a senior TV executive position with CNN in the US.

Current Night Editor, Jonathan Clark will become Executive Night Editor and Chris Eary, the current Assistant Night Editor, will be made Night Editor.

Daily Mirror Editor, Richard Wallace, said: "I'm delighted to announce these well-deserved promotions.

"They illustrate that the Mirror continues to believe in nurturing and promoting real talent from within.

"Peter is an exceptional journalist who I've worked alongside for many years. I know he will be a great success in his new role.

"I'd also want to thank Conor Hanna for his fantastic contribution and commitment in his time at the Mirror. He has all our very best wishes for the future."

MEN Media boosts business coverage with launch of 'Business Week' magazine

2010-11-18T09:59:25Z

MEN Media today (Thurs 18th Nov) announced the launch of a new free weekly business magazine: 'Business Week'.

The launch of the brand new publication - and companion website - will take place next Thursday (25th November) and will be targeted at key decision makers in Greater Manchester.

The 40-page colour magazine will be the only weekly magazine of its kind in the area. Its pages will be packed with all the latest news, in-depth features, interviews, advice and profiles - designed to be a must-read publication for anyone interested in successful business.

Business Week is backed by the MEN's expanded team of specialist business journalists and will contain a wealth of exclusive material. Two new editorial roles have been created including a Head of Business.

The launch will also benefit MEN Media's existing titles. Starting from next Monday the MEN will publish four pages of business news, information and analysis in each day's paper and even more each Thursday.

MEN Media's weekly paid for and free titles will also publish dedicated business pages for the first time and there will also be increased online business coverage on all companion websites.

MEN Managing Director, David Sharrock, said: "We are delighted to announce the launch of Business Week.

"This investment shows that MEN Media are committed to producing the best in business coverage in Greater Manchester across our portfolio of newspapers and websites, which will benefit the business community in the area as a whole."

Distribution of the new title, which will build to 12k targeted copies by the end of January 2011, will include direct mail to individual business people and businesses, as well as being delivered to pick up points in the city centre, airport and business parks.