Latest news
News in Brief (NiB) is the monthly newsletter from the DPA which informs all members about the latest news and developments in the data publishing industry. It covers four key areas; DPA news, industry news, legal & public affairs, and events & training. Below are the articles from our latest edition. Please note any items with a padlock symbol, are only available (in full) to members.
Thomson Local enhance Google Maps
18 Feb 2010
Thomson Local has been chosen to become the preferred supplier of business listings for Google Maps, strengthening its long-standing relationship with the search engine giant.
DPA Annual report 2009
18 Feb 2010
The DPA Annual Report is now available online. With 2009 presenting major challenges for the industry, DPA ran a number of events including our Annual Conference and Awards to both highlight risks and opportunities that might impact on member’s activities and also provided the opportunity for hard-pressed executives to discuss and share responses to such testing market conditions. Read a review of the year here.
Helen Alexander CBE to deliver Stationer’s Hall Annual Lecture
18 Feb 2010
This year’s Stationer’s Hall Lecture will be delivered by Helen Alexander, former Chief Executive of the Economist and current President of the CBI, on Monday 8 March.
Yahoo! UK chief Mark Rabe to depart
16 Feb 2010
Yahoo! UK managing director Mark Rabe, who had been tasked with turning around the internet company's fortunes, is set to leave the role in June.
Digital economy bill hit as Sion Simon stands down
16 Feb 2010
The government's bid to push the digital economy bill through has been dealt another setback after Siôn Simon, the creative industries minister appointed to pilot the legislation through parliament for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, announced he is to stand down as an MP.
Ad industry predicted to emerge from recession in Q3
16 Feb 2010
The advertising recession is expected to end in the third quarter of 2010, according to new figures released this month by the Advertising Association and research specialists Warc.
Leading Directory and Search Service Provider Fonecta boost search hit rate with Apptus
16 Feb 2010
Fonecta, Finland's leading Directory and Search Service Provider, has chosen Apptus to enrich their taxonomy and make searches more accurate.
EU regulators expected to approve Yahoo/Microsoft search deal this week
16 Feb 2010