20th Jul 2009 14:00
20 July 2009 Daily Mail and General Trust plc (`DMGT') Jobsite appointed as online recruitment partner for Johnston Press
Associated Newspapers, the national media division of DMGT, is delighted to announce that Jobsite (www.jobsite.co.uk), one of the UK's leading job boards, has been appointed by Johnston Press as its official online recruitment partner. This appointment combines the award winning technology and experience of Jobsite with the leading regional strength and reach of Johnston Press.
Jobsite will power the Johnston Press `JobsToday, Scotsman.com/Jobs and JobsToday.ie' recruitment portals across their 300+ regional websites, which attract over 7 million unique users per month. Jobsite will employ their thirteen years of online recruitment expertise to ensure the JobsToday platforms provide the best functionality and user experience.
Keith Potts, Jobsite CEO, said;
"Johnston Press run some of the most respected and highest circulation regional newspapers across the UK. Partnering with them is a fantastic opportunity as it enables us to expand and grow our regional network. The areas where Johnston Press operates complement Jobsite's existing media partnerships ensuring we have true depth and breadth across the UK."
John Fry, Johnston Press CEO, said;
"Our partnership with Jobsite enables us to deliver upon our strategy of improving our classified sites by working with best of breed providers. JobsToday specialises in working with companies to bring local jobs to local people and the new sites will enhance this capability."
Enquiries:
DMGT and Jobsite
Peter Williams, Finance Director, DMGT 020-7938-6631
Cheryl Morgan, UK PR Manager, Jobsite 0844 561 9066
Susanna Voyle / Tom Raynor, Tulchan Communications 020-7353-4200
Johnston Press
John Fry, CEO, Johnston Press Plc 0131 225 3361
Richard Oldworth, Buchanan Communications 020 7466 5000
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