Independent Media Distribution Share Discussion Threads

[veryniceperson] 21/12/2007 07:37

Always good to see in my opinion.

Independent Media Distribution PLC

This replaces RNS number 4404K released at 17:03

Amendment - Directors Shareholding

Independent Media Distribution plc ("the Company") has today received
notification that on 20 December, 2007 Mr Philip McDanell, the Finance Director
of the Company, purchased 25,000 Ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company at a price of 39.0 pence per share. Following this transaction, Mr McDanell is the
beneficial owner of 87,700 shares in the Company, representing 0.25 per cent of
the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.

[veryniceperson] 10/12/2007 14:48

Just don't know how far these will sink to.

[veryniceperson] 22/11/2007 07:58

These are now trading lower than they were before the trading statement!

[veryniceperson] 16/11/2007 07:52

Its about a year that IMD went into the AIM market (early December I think) could have something to do with it. You can't hold AIM shares into an ISSA account so I'm told. lets see what today holds.

[wjccghcc] 15/11/2007 23:00

Actually the Britel fund nominees holding hasn't changed at all (see the holding announcement of Apr 2005). What's happened is that the entire Possfund nominees holding was transferred to Barclays Global Investors a couple of weeks ago. Whether that's from change of investment manager or because Possfund can't hold AIM shares or another reason, I don't know.

[chasser] 15/11/2007 17:57

To WJCCGHCC and VNP: I believe BT has actually significantly reduced it's holding. Section 8 of the release shows the situation prior to and then after the triggering event. The holding fell from 4.75m shares to 2.83m, so BT has sold around 40% of it's holding. The 8% DOES refer to the threshold crossed, but it crossed it from being originally much higher.

Hope this clarifies.

[veryniceperson] 15/11/2007 15:56

Have just read it WJCCGHCC believe you are right, now that does make a lot more sense.

[wjccghcc] 15/11/2007 14:31

Actually, BT has increased its stake to 8.28%. The 8% indicates it's crossed the 8% threshold.

[veryniceperson] 15/11/2007 13:27

Stock market doesnt make sense to me anymore. A great trading update 2 weeks ago. Why sit with them this long see a great trading statement then sell!

[hastings] 15/11/2007 12:55

I see the BT Pension fund has reduced its stake from 8.28% down to 8%. Not sure if that is significant or not, but would prefer to see them buying.

[stegrego] 09/11/2007 23:42

Glad for the fall here - very nearly bought some after the trading update at 50p+ - but held off. Managed to pick up a few thousand @ around 42p so quite chuffed with that.

Maybe they might fall further, in which case ill just buy more!

[hastings] 08/11/2007 19:32

I think the 25k was a sell, which chopped us down

[veryniceperson] 08/11/2007 13:48

Well done. For a moment I thought I read the trading statement all wrong, re-read it, it was very bullish for the rest of this year and next!

[wjccghcc] 08/11/2007 13:39

Don't mind. Good opportunity to top up which I did this am at 41.9p.

[veryniceperson] 08/11/2007 13:27

Must be a seller in the mist. All last weeks gains wiped out and a few more beside. Not overly worried just confused really.

[veryniceperson] 08/11/2007 08:04

You can't please some investors, seems like we are having another down day and with a decent trading statement barley a week old. Funny old game.

[hastings] 01/11/2007 18:58

No Problem

[games] 01/11/2007 18:50

ps, Hastings would you be kind enough to post any changes to broker forecasts.


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[games] 01/11/2007 18:48

agreed, very good news. IMD news of two new appointments from their site also look positive.

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15 Oct, IMD hires new head of TV Administration department.

IMD hires new head of TV Administration department

IMD, Independent Media Distribution, has hired Monique Naraina, to the new position of Head of TV Administration. Monique was previously acting Head of TV Administration at Fallon, and brings a wealth of TV administration knowledge and experience to IMD including four years as Head of TV Administration at Partners BDDH and stints at Grey Advertising and Ogilvy & Mather. Monique joins Sonny Botero in managing the day to day TV administration work at IMD. Sonny has worked in TV operations at IMD since 2004 and also has TV administration experience from his work for DLKW and ITV.

IMD's TV Administration department, operating since the beginning of 2007, has helped creative agencies, production companies, freelance producers and start up agencies with their TV administration requirements. IMD TV administration support has ranged from RACC & BACC clearance to producing and distributing rotation instructions and organising radio and TV commercial playouts.

Dave Clark, Head of TV at Farm commented, "We have used IMD's TV Admin service regularly in 2007 and we have found it to be a high quality service which is very responsive to our particular requirements. By using IMD we have been able to save ourselves valuable time and resources and I would have no hesitation in recommending IMD's TV Admin service to other agencies."

With the hiring of Monique, IMD is now able to provide the full range of TV administration services including negotiating artist contracts, dealing with repeat fees and clearing music licences. This will help IMD to expand its client base by offering cover for the creative agencies TV Administration departments during staff holidays or busy periods such as the forthcoming pre Christmas period.

Monique commented, "I am excited to have the opportunity to help develop this new department at IMD. I believe there is a real need throughout the industry for professional and flexible TV administration support and I am confident that IMD's service will prove a great help to creative agencies and production companies."

Simon Cox, CEO of IMD commented, "We are absolutely delighted that someone with Monique's experience and knowledge has joined IMD and I'm sure she will help us provide the industry with an excellent TV administration service."

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30 October 2007

IMD appoints first Digital Media Director 
Architect of tangozebra's rich media products, Martin Pavey, joins IMD from DoubleClick to build digital business

Independent Media Distribution PLC (IMD) has appointed Martin Pavey as its first Director of Digital Media. In this new role Martin, reporting to Simon Cox, CEO, will lead the development of IMD's business for digital media; to improve both the quality and efficiency of content and data exchange between agencies and publishers.

Martin was previously at DoubleClick where he became Director, Rich Media EMEA, following its acquisition of tangozebra in March this year. Martin joined tangozebra at its start-up and was a key member of its senior management team.

Martin Pavey commented, "With the internet fast becoming an entertainment channel on top of being an incredible source of information, high quality video advertising has an increasingly important role to play. Publishers looking for ways to help fund new types of 'broadband' content will need to find efficient, cost effective ways for getting hold of high quality video ads, to match both users' and advertisers' ever higher expectations."

"The data management associated with the sales process for internet advertising also needs to be as painless as possible. What excites me about IMD is they are uniquely placed to answer both these challenges having already been so successful in the offline world." Martin concluded.

Simon Cox, CEO of IMD added: "I'm delighted that Martin is joining us, we have identified an opportunity to occupy an independent position as a hub in the digital media industry working with existing players. Martin has been at the forefront of rich media development in the UK, working with creatives, media agencies and publishers which makes him very well qualified to lead this future digital business development from a position of strength."

IMD has outlined its ambition to expand further within the digital media world.  The appointment of Martin, a senior executive within the industry, is an important step in realising this corporate objective.  Martin will help IMD to build on its existing relationships with agencies and media owners to create a digital media logistics business.

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Further information from:
Simon Cox, Chief Executive Officer of IMD, [phone] / [e-mail]
Lorette Nettar, IMD [phone] / [e-mail] Hudson Sandler PR
Alistair Mackinnon-Musson/Nicola Savage – Hudson Sandler PR 020 7792 4133 / [e-mail] (Analyst/Financial Press Enquiries)


Editor's Notes
Expansion into the digital distribution of TV commercials was a key element of IMD's growth strategy outlined in its interim results announced 3 September 2007.

About IMD
IMD is the definitive electronic postman and campaign data exchange for TV and radio advertising.  The company, founded in 1996, is AIM listed.
 
IMD is unique.  Simply put - no one connects online more components of the UK's advertising & media community.  Or delivers more finished ad content electronically from production source to broadcast.  Or exchanges more campaign info.  IMD calls all of this 'Media Logistics' and it is Europe's number one in this market.  It is also the longest established and growing fast.   IMD is already active in online TV and is HD-ready.      
 
There's a reason why the world's largest brand owners trust their media logistics to IMD.
 
IMD's media solutions are operated through four businesses: IMD TV and IMD Radio delivering over half of the ads aired across the UK; IMD Optimad administering over 85% by value of all UK TV ads aired with CARIA™; and IMD Fastrax distributing music videos and audio files to TV channels and radio stations. 

[hastings] 01/11/2007 12:55

Yes very ggod news VNP, it will be interesting to see what the Brokers forecast.

[veryniceperson] 01/11/2007 08:20

This is a very good trading statement. Should see us reach new heights.



Embargoed until 07.00am, Thursday 1 November 2007

Contact: Simon Cox (Chief Executive)
David Haynes (Chairman)
Independent Media Distribution
Tel: [phone]
Corporate Website: www.imdplc.com

Alistair Mackinnon-Musson
Nicola Savage
Lorette Nettar - Trade Press Enquiries
Hudson Sandler
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]



Independent Media Distribution PLC


TRADING UPDATE - SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS



Independent Media Distribution PLC ("IMD") is the UK's leading digital
distributor of advertising commercials, music videos and data to TV and radio
broadcasters.



IMD has traded very strongly since the announcement of its Interim results in
early September and the Board now expects profit before tax for the full year to
31 December 2007 will be substantially ahead of market expectations.
Furthermore, the Board also expects the positive momentum within the business to
carry forward into the new financial year and it therefore views FY 2008 with
optimism.



Since the Interim results, IMD has out-performed by achieving higher than
anticipated sales in the UK and Eire. Group sales in the first four months of
the second half are 62% ahead of the same period last year. Excluding the
contribution from Optimad, acquired December 2006, the Group's underlying year
on year sales increased by 30% during the same period. IMD has continued to
gain market share in the UK, winning two significant TV clients from its major
competitor.



Additionally, operating costs have been below expectations, particularly in
relation to the Group's geographic expansion into Germany, where client
development is stronger than was anticipated at this point and the outlook for
2008 is very positive.



IMD distributes the majority of all the TV and Radio ads aired across the UK.
Over 85% by value of all TV ads aired are also administered by the Group,
through its proprietary system - CARIATM.



Commenting Simon Cox, Chief Executive, said:



"The Board is extremely pleased with the results being achieved and with the
momentum in the business generally. Our progress to date in Germany is also
most encouraging, as we seek to expand our services beyond the UK and into
Continental Europe for the first time. So far our offer has been well received
in this new market for us".





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About IMD



Founded in 1996 and working with all of the UK's top creative and media
agencies, post production houses and broadcasters, AIM listed IMD is the UK's
leading digital distributor of advertising commercials, music videos and data to
TV & radio broadcasters. Distributing these 'packages' online is by far the
most efficient method of doing so and it explains why the sector is rapidly
migrating towards using electronic means and away from traditional methods (eg
tapes, couriers and faxes).



IMD connects more components of the UK's advertising and media community than
anyone else. IMD calls this 'Media Logistics'.



IMD's media solutions are operated through four business: IMD TV and IMD Radio
deliver over half of the ads aired across the UK; IMD Optimad administers over
85% by value of all UK TV ads aired (via its 'industry standard' CARIATM
system); and IMD Fastrax distributes music videos & audio files to TV channels
and radio stations.

[veryniceperson] 01/10/2007 23:27

I can't see any bad news around the corner, unless the cost of German network is escalating, maybe a Sunday paper recommend a sell?

[wjccghcc] 01/10/2007 15:00

Looks like the sell of 36k shares (hopefully that was the last of the seller) spooked a few PIs. Down 12% on £30k volume is more a reflection of the market than of the company IMHO. Seems a bit daft they're back to their 5 year low given all the recent progress. Bought 10k at 37p.

[games] 26/9/2007 18:29

Still look to have a seller about.

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On another note, just released


Autumn MediaTech (pdf)




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[veryniceperson] 25/9/2007 08:06

Thanks for that games. Germany is a very large market, population I think about 80 million. The Irish branch will be small beer compared to that. Germany should reap some large rewards if all goes well. onwards and upwards.