The latest news, views and opinions concerning Centaur Media and its award-winning people, portfolios and brands.
Oystercatchers appoints Gill Huber as Managing Partner
We’re delighted to announce that Gill Huber will be joining Oystercatchers as our new Managing Partner at the start of July. Bringing us a raft of strategic skills in leading business, supporting clients and understanding the brilliance of agencies, Gill is a perfect match for Oystercatchers, Xeim and our future growth plans. Gill joins Oystercatchers from Posterscope, […]
Helen Edwards & Mark Ritson, Marketing Week columnists, shortlisted for the 2021 PPA Columnist of the Year category.
Helen Edwards Mark Ritson View the shortlist here
Xeim’s Richard Robinson named in BIMA 100 as a digital leader
Richard Robinson, Managing Director of Xeim Engage (incorporating Econsultancy and Oystercatchers), has again been named in the BIMA 100, the list of the most influential people in the UK’s digital and tech community.
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE JUST ANNOUNCED; ECONSULTANCY LIVE: WHAT’S NEXT FOR CX?
Taking place on 27-28 April, Econsultancy Live: What’s next for CX? will bring together thought leaders, brand marketers and digital professionals to virtually discuss a topic that, after years of approaching buzzword status, suddenly feels more relevant than ever. Gain insights and expertise to understand customer needs and journeys. You’ll hear from some of the industry’s most […]
Interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2021
Robust recovery in revenues as Centaur’s brands adapt to pandemic On track to achieve Margin Acceleration Plan 23 revenue and EBITDA margin targets Centaur Media, an international provider of business information, training and specialist consultancy, is pleased to present its interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2021. Financial Highlights £m HY […]
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2020
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2020 Resilient H2 performance provides confidence to reinstate dividend Strong balance sheet with net cash of £8.3m Margin Acceleration Plan updated Financial Highlights Revenues down 18% to £32.4m due to significant impact of Covid but grew internationally Adjusted EBITDA only decreased by £0.2m, benefiting from 24% reduction […]
Join us for Econsultancy Live as we discuss all things ecommerce
Econsultancy Live takes place December 1st to 2nd as a virtual event, and the theme this year is ‘Riding the Ecommerce Wave’. You can visit the event page to view the speaker lineup, the agenda or to purchase an Early Bird Pass.
Steve Newbold, Managing Director of Xeim talks to CNBC about the 2020 Festival of Marketing
Online events need to increase production values to attract attendees, director says Steve Newbold, director of the Festival of Marketing, says that online events and conferences need to increase the production value of their output. Speaking to CNBC’s “Marketing Media Money” ahead of this year’s event, he explains why it’s necessary to invest in quality […]
Learning Technologies Awards shortlists Econsultancy
Econsultancy has been shortlisted for the 2020 Learning Technologies Awards in the category for Best use of blended learning – UK commercial sector. The winners will be announced on 18 November 2020. Independently judged, the LTAs have been set up to showcase some of the most recognisable, memorable, and life-changing learning technologies worldwide. Around 500 […]
Centaur Media sets out Anti-racism and Inclusivity Pledge
Centaur Media has set out a six-point pledge to help drive anti-racism, diversity and inclusivity in the industry. 1. Fighting racism We commit to be an anti-racist organisation that proactively calls out and acts upon racism and micro aggression wherever we see it. A zero-tolerance approach supported by the company-wide whistle-blowing policy forms part of […]
The Festival of Marketing goes digital!
The Festival of Marketing is going digital, delivering a week-long global event designed to address the biggest issues facing the industry right now. Taking place on 5-9 October, this year’s Festival will bring together its strongest ever line-up of speakers and sessions. Festival will be an experience like no other. Expect a week-long series […]
The Lawyer won the PPA’s ‘Business Information Product of the Year 2020’
The Lawyer won the PPA‘s coveted ‘Business Information Product of the Year 2020′ in a virtual awards ceremony held this week. The PPA is the Professional Publishers Association, which represents about 250 publishing businesses. The award recognises the significant progress The Lawyer made in 2019, particularly in the building of its subscription revenues, through its […]