Catenae Innovation (formerly Milestone Group) is a British digital media and technology company. Originally a cross media proprietor with holdings in radio, publishing and television,[1] the company progressed into the digital media and technology sector.[2]
| Company type | Public Limited Company |
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| Predecessors | Milestone Pictures Limited[1] Milestone Group Holdings Limited[1] MGH Investments Limited[1] Milestone Group |
| Founded | 6 March 2003 |
| Headquarters | , |
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| Website | catenaeinnovation |
The company is based in London and is a constituent of the FTSE AIM All-Share Index division of the Alternative Investment Market.
History
editIn 2009, Milestone entered into an agreement with privately owned American Technology firm, JumpStart Wireless Corporation, obtaining the rights to sell patented and patent pending technologies of Jumpstart in the UK.[3]
In 2011, Milestone acquired Oil Productions Ltd[4][5] and was awarded a contract to deliver a digital art competition for Infiniti.[6]
In 2013, Milestone launched the Passion Project, with the aim to inspire and empower young people and tackle youth unemployment.[7]
In 2014, Milestone's subsidiary Oil Productions was awarded a contract to deliver the construction of a microsite for the Animals Asia Foundation.[8]
In 2015, Milestone formed a joint venture company, Nexstar, with Black Cactus Holdings Pty Ltd.[9]
Former holdings
editTelevision channels
editThe Milestone Group had one television channel Six TV (originally The Oxford Channel, it operated through Oxford Broadcasting) and was a "free-to-air" channel available in Oxford and Southampton. It ceased broadcast in 2009.[10]
Newspapers and magazines
editBasingstoke Observer was sold in a management buyout in September 2006. Following several changes in ownership, it now operates under the ownership of Taylor Newspapers. In June 2015, the Observer brand was extended to publications in Newbury & Thatcham.
On 28 November 2019, Taylor Newspapers ceased operations.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "First day of dealings". Trustnet. 1 July 2003. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- ^ "Milestone completes a rebranding". Shareview. 19 June 2012.
- ^ "Milestone Invests In Florida Based wireless technology firm and agrees UK Distribution Deal". ProactiveInvestors. 8 October 2009.
- ^ "Milestone Group acquires Oil Productions". Enforbusiness. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ "Acquisition of Oil Productions Limited". Investegate. 15 August 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Milestone Group wins "significant" digital art contract". ProactiveInvestors. 24 November 2011.
- ^ "Milestone launches social engagement programme". The Telegraph Investor. 29 January 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ^ "Milestone Group subsidiary wins animal welfare micro-site gig". ProactiveInvestors. 22 April 2014.
- ^ "Milestone's Joint Venture, "Nexstar", signs first contract". ProactiveInvestors. 5 October 2015.
- ^ Oxford Mail
- ^ "TAYLOR NEWSPAPERS LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk.