User talk:MLCollard at UBM

Welcome to my talk page for MLCollard at UBM where we can communicate openly

The purpose for establishing this account is to help improve and inform articles about UBM plc in line with Wikipedia's standards and guidelines. I have chosen 09:34, 23 June 2016 MLCollard at UBM (talk) 09:43, 23 June 2016 (UTC) UBM MLCollard at UBM as my username so that I am completely transparent about my affiliation with my employer and anybody I should interact with during the course of any interactions with Wikipedia.

With respect to guidelines on conflict of interest and the importance of a neutral point of view, and in recognition of the ongoing debate regarding companies’ involvement on Wikipedia, I will make sure that all suggested updates are flagged on the Talk page. Only when there is no response from Wikipedia editors will any uncontroversial edits be made to the encyclopedia article relating to UBM. This will always be accompanied by full references. My primary focus in being active on Wikipedia through this account is to improve the overall quality of UBM related articles in line with Wikipedia guidelines.

Any delays in responding to inquiries are due to my other roles and responsibilities at UBM plc which occupy all of my working time, so I would greatly appreciate your patience with any delays. I look forward to working with other editors, and welcome any questions you may have on my Talk page.

Is it possible to update the company's recent transactions?

In November 2014 UBM plc CEO announces new strategy  http://media.ubm.com/news?item=136831

In June UBM plc acquires Content Marketing Insititute: http://media.ubm.com/news?item=136879

In June 2016 reached agreement to divest its electronics media portfolio to an affiliate of Arrow Electronics Inc. for a cash consideration of $23.5m. The portfolio comprises the US and Asian versions of EE Times, EDN, ESM, Embedded, EBN, TechOnline and Datasheets.com. source: http://media.ubm.com/news?item=136880

In June 2016 UBM plc announced the completiong of the sale of its PR Newswire business to Cision: sources http://media.ubm.com/news?item=136883; http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail/UBM/12623231.html; http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/66faf520-a30d-11e5-8d70-42b68cfae6e4.html#axzz4ClfzP4E1

MLCollard at UBM (talk) 15:38, 12 July 2016 (UTC)

UBM plc has an Events First Strategy http http://media.ubm.com/news?item=136868

UBM Advanstar no longer exists as a separate business - it's brands have been absorbed in to UBM Americas with new executive appointments http://www.tsnn.com/news-blogs/ubm-americas-makes-several-key-executive-appointments-usbased-fashion-group ref> https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2015/nov/12/magic-marketplace-owner-reshuffles-top-executives-/

Is it possible to change the order of how the company information appears on the page? CAN we not have most recent history first? UBM has changed so much the page is not really reflective of the business today - until you get to the end!

MLCollard at UBM (talk) 09:10, 27 June 2016 (UTC) MLCollard at UBM MLCollard at UBM (talk) 15:38, 12 July 2016 (UTC)