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Thomson Intermedia PLC 17 November 2005 Thomson Intermedia PLC Thomson Intermedia wins exclusive media monitoring access to Trinity Mirror's regional titles Thomson Intermedia, a leading provider of media intelligence, has secured a contract with Trinity Mirror plc, the UK's largest newspaper publisher, to provide e-vouching services. 'E-vouchering' or 'online verification' is the electronic proof of advertising and is supported by the major planning and buying agencies. This deal will ensure that Thomson Intermedia becomes the only media monitoring company with direct access to the vast dataset of Trinity Mirror's regional titles. This contract follows recent announcements that Thomson Intermedia had also signed similar deals with Northcliffe, Newsquest and Johnston Press. Thomson Intermedia's industry-standard e-vouchering system will sit on the desktops of media agency teams across the UK and can be extended to provide a platform for further communication tools between media owners and agencies. Gary McNish, Managing Director of Amra, Trinity Mirror's national sales operation for the regions, said: 'We chose Thomson because they have the best product in the market. We look forward to being part of what will be a single common platform for e-vouchering across the regional press.' Sarah Jane Thomson, Joint Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Intermedia, said: 'Obtaining exclusive media monitoring access to Trinity Mirror's extensive portfolio of regional titles significantly extends our capabilities, making us the largest and fastest provider of press monitoring services. 'Furthermore, it is a definitive endorsement of our services and systems which aim to provide greater insight and efficiency for advertisers. 'Vouching' is also a highly flexible product and as such provides a platform for future growth.' 17 November 2005 Enquiries: Thomson Intermedia plc 020 7549 4343 Sarah Jane Thomson, Chief Executive David Trendle, Finance Director College Hill 020 7457 2815/2055 Adrian Duffield/Clare Warren This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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