12th Mar 2008 07:00
Sport Media Group PLC12 March 2008 Press Release 12 March 2008 SPORT MEDIA GROUP PLC ("Sport Media", "SPMG", "the Group" or "the Company") Board Appointment Sport Media Group plc (AIM: SPMG.L), the integrated multi-media group thatpublishes the Sunday and Daily Sport newspapers and digital content for internetand mobile channels, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Bailey as aNon-Executive Director of the Group with immediate effect. David John Bailey, aged 59, is a Fellow of the Securities & InvestmentInstitute, the professional qualifications and membership body for thesecurities and investment industry. He holds a number of other Directorships,of both public and private companies, including Non-Executive Chairman ofGoIndustry plc and Deputy Chairman of DataCash Group plc, both AIM quoted. David is beneficially interested in 125,000 ordinary shares, which representsapproximately 0.13 per cent of the Group's issued share capital. Commenting on the appointment, Simon Hume Kendall, Non-Executive Chairman ofSport Media Group, said: "I am delighted to welcome David to the Board. Hislong standing experience in advising public companies will be an invaluableasset to SPMG and he will make a strong contribution to the Company goingforwards." The following information in respect of David is disclosed in pursuant to Rule17 Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules: Current Directorships Directorships held in the past 5 years DataCash Group plc Hay & Robertson plcDavid Bailey Enterprises LtdFinapps Group plcGoIndustry plcGreenham Common Community TrustMondaq LtdPinstripe Productions LtdShared Equity Enterprises LtdSlicethePie LtdWoodspeen Investment Management LtdNew Greenham Park LtdNew Greenham Park Enterprise Centre Ltd There is no further information to disclose. For further information, please contact: Sport Media Group plc Andrew Fickling, Chief Executive Officer Tel: +44 (0) 161 236 4466Andrew Fletcher, Chief Financial Officer Tel: + 44 (0) 20 8507 6920 www.sportmediagroup.co.uk Daniel Stewart & Company plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7776 6550Simon Leathers / Katie Shelton www.danielstewart.co.uk Abchurch Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7710Chris Lane / Gareth Mead www.abchurch-group.com Notes to Editors: Formed by a reverse takeover of Sport Newspapers Limited by Interactive Worldplc, SPMG combines an established national newspaper brand with recognisedexperience in the delivery of content through digital channels, including bothbroadband and mobile. Through integrating traditional print with new media digital content, SPMG'sstrategy is to expand its target audiences beyond its current loyal readershipand users. The Group will also build upon the brand to attract a more diverseaudience thereby attracting a broader base of significant advertisers. Theintegration also provides significant cross selling and marketing opportunities. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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