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Koru Media acquires assets of Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions
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oru Media has acquired the assets of Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions, strengthening and further developing its position across media, events, and specialist publishing.
The acquisition includes the key publishing titles, digital platforms, event brands, and associated intellectual property previously operated by Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions.
As part of the transaction, all employees have transferred to Koru Media, ensuring continuity of expertise, relationships and day-to-day operations. The businesses will continue to be run as they have been previously, with existing teams, brands, and customer relationships remaining in place. All transferring employees will remain located at the Bristol office.
Koru Media acquires assets of Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions
Koru Media will integrate the acquired assets including The Print Show, The Sign Show, Print Monthly and SignLink, into its structure while
Green Story appoints Prama Bhardwaj as strategic advisor for the printwear industry
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ustainability platform Green Story has appointed printwear veteran Prama Bhardwaj as an advisor, strengthening its commitment to supporting decorators, printers and promotional suppliers facing mounting regulatory and customer demands. Ms Bhardwaj brings more than 25 years of industry experience. As CEO and founder of Well Made Clothing (formerly Mantis World), she demonstrated that ethical manufacturing and high-volume printwear can go hand in hand.
Under her leadership, the company phased out conventional cotton, achieved B Corp status and GOTS certification, and she was recognised as a Climate Leader by Textile Exchange in 2021.
Her relationship with Green Story dates back to 2019, when she pioneered one of the sector’s first Digital Product Passports.
In her new advisory role, Ms Bhardwaj will help ensure Green Story’s platform delivers practical, profitable sustainability solutions for the printwear market as
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maintaining the identity, focus, and market positioning of each brand. Koru Media is a subsidiary of Datateam Business Media.
New president for The Printing Charity
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Prama Bhardwaj appointed sustainability pioneer
businesses prepare for 2026 EU ESPR mandates.
Corporate buyers and retailers are increasingly requiring Corporate Footprints, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Digital Product Passports (DPPs) as a condition of doing business. Green Story positions itself as an AI-first, plug-and-play sustainability partner, effectively acting as a bolt-on sustainability department that manages complex reporting requirements without additional hires or IT projects.
aroness Floella Benjamin has been appointed The Printing Charity’s Honorary President for 2026. She will be the keynote speaker at the charity’s Annual Luncheon, in November.
She said: “As an author, I’m
unapologetically passionate about the power of print to share information and inspiration with everyone, and particularly its ability to enable life-long learning. The Printing Charity is here to help people whose work brings this crucial communication channel to life, and I am proud to play a part in supporting them as 2026 Printing Charity President.” Baroness
Benjamin has written more than 30 books including ‘Coming to England’ which
Baroness Floella Benjamin
is now part of the UK National Curriculum. and studied in schools and universities.
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