Display Sector Media and Data Firm Acquired

Computer graphics marketing and management consulting firm Jon Peddie Research (JPR) is to acquire UK-based Display Daily, a media outlet for data, analysis, news and insights for display and component companies across Europe. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Founded by Bob Raikes (pictured) in 1994, Display Daily is part of specialist market research consultancy Meko, which combines technical and product understanding for the high-tech marketing industry. For more than a quarter of a century, Raikes has reported on and analysed the electronic display industry. As well as appearing on TV and on radio, he writes articles on the industry and publishes the Display Daily web site and the Display Insider daily news service.

According to JPR, the deal will leave it 'uniquely positioned' to identify the key trends that will shape the market for every display device, offering a perspective on what people can do with computers, mobile and other devices - segmented by the quality of the user experience, device popularity and sales. Raikes adds: 'I am pleased that Display Daily will be joining JPR's impressive stable of titles and professional content that can only bring more value to its readers and customers'.

Web sites: www.jonpeddie.com and www.meko.co.uk .