2006 News Releases
17 November
United Business Media sells Backbeat Books for $2.2m
United Business Media plc today announces that its US-based subsidiary CMP Technology has sold BackBeat Books, a portfolio of non-core music enthusiast book titles, to Hal Leonard Corporation for a total cash consideration of $2.2m.
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Peter
Bancroft
Director of Communications
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communications@ubmgroup.biz
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+44 20 7921 5961
Chris
Barrie
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
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+44 20 7282 2943
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Notes to Editors
1. About United Business Media
plc
United Business Media is one of the world's
leading global business information companies. UBM brings together
the world's buyers and sellers, helping their markets work
effectively and efficiently through PR Newswire's news distribution
network, Commonweath’s trade and transportation business
intelligence, and through CMP's portfolio of events, print and
on-line publications. For more information, go to
www.unitedbusinessmedia.com
1.1. About CMP / Commonwealth
CMP's portfolio of more than 200 newspapers, magazines and
directories, 200 websites and 300 events brings together buyers and
sellers from a range of global sectors including technology,
healthcare, the built environment, lifestyle, fashion and
ingredients. CMP operates globally through four divisions:
1.1.1. CMP Technology: CMP Technology is the USA's leading high tech B2B media company, providing marketing solutions for the global technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP Technology has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP Technology is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. For more information, go to www.cmp.com
1.1.2. CMP Asia: Headquartered in Hong Kong with offices throughout the region, CMP Asia is a leader in exhibitions and online and print business information publications for Asian markets. Working with partners from around the world, CMP Asia stages a range of leading events which includes the largest international jewellery, leather and fashion, beauty and furniture trade shows in Asia, as well as the definitive health show for the Japan market. For more information, go to www.cmpasia.com
1.1.3. CMP Information: Operating in the UK and internationally, CMPi provides professional media solutions to around 20 industry sectors. Its products include magazines, exhibitions, conferences, awards events, information products and websites, targeted at business professionals across a range of markets such as the built environment, travel, licensed trade, agriculture, security and ingredients. For more information, go to www.cmpi.biz
1.1.4. CMPMedica: CMPMedica provides information and education to healthcare professionals and patients around the world. It has a unique portfolio of professional media products including newspapers, magazines, drug directories, electronic databases, websites and events. For more information, go to www.cmpmedica.com
1.1.5. Commonwealth Business Media: Commonwealth Business Media is the leading information provider to the global trade and transportation market with comprehensive proprietary data, news and analytical content. Its leading brands include Port Import Export Reporting Service (“PIERS”) Global Intelligence Solutions, BACK Aviation Solutions (“BACK”), The Journal of Commerce and a number of directory databases covering the international trade, railroad and trucking markets. Commonwealth is headquartered in East Windsor, New Jersey with offices around the US and internationally. For more information, go to www.cbizmedia.com
1.2. About PR Newswire
PR Newswire is the world's leading corporate news distribution
service. Headquartered in New York, PR Newswire provides news
distribution, targeting, measurement and broadcast services on
behalf of tens of thousands of customers including many of the
world's top companies and agencies. PR Newswire has offices
in 11 countries and routinely sends its customers' news to outlets
in 135 countries and in more than 40 languages. PR Newswire's
services include ProfNet Experts, eWatch, MEDIAtlas, Search Engine
Optimization , MediaRoom, MediaSense and MultiVu. For more
information, go to
www.prnewswire.com
