June 29 2004
New Media Specialist For Nzpa Content Services
Matthew Holdridge has been appointed Commercial Manager of the New Zealand Press Association (NZPA) Content Services
division. Matthew was formerly Commercial Manager Interactive TV for Telewest Communications (PLC) in the United
Kingdom.
NZPA Content Services, located in Wellington, provides a number of internet-based news services including Newstrack and
Newsquest to subscribers in both the public and private sectors throughout New Zealand and overseas. Matthew will also
be responsible for the management of the Print Media Copyright Agency (PMCA), which licenses organisations to photocopy
material from newspapers.
Announcing the appointment the Chief Executive of NZPA, Lincoln Gould, said the company was “delighted to appoint a
specialist in new media to develop further the internet-based services that derive largely from the news output of the
press agency.”
NZPA is owned by the daily newspaper industry in New Zealand. It operates on a seven-day a week, 24-hour basis,
disseminating news reports provided by both member newspapers and its staff of 50 journalists in Wellington, Auckland
and Sydney.
“There is a growing demand for on-line enhancements to NZPA’s basic news feed and Matthew Holdridge’s role will be to
ensure that NZPA maximises this opportunity,” said Mr Gould.
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