New Director for SMG

SMG PLC
25 May 2005



New Director for SMG

SMG plc ('SMG') announces that Martyn Smith is joining the Group's Board as a
non-executive director. He will join the SMG Board following the Group's Annual
General Meeting on 3 June.

Currently Finance Director of the international car hire business, Avis Europe
plc (since 2002), Martyn was formerly Finance Director of John Menzies plc
(1999-2002), before which he worked with Inchcape plc and Rothmans
International.

He is a qualified accountant and holds a Masters in Finance from London Business
School.

Upon his appointment, Martyn will take on the role of Chairman of the Audit
Committee, following the retirement of Calum MacLeod.

SMG Chairman, Chris Masters, said:

'I'm delighted to welcome Martyn to the SMG Board. His extensive experience of
financial management and the City, coupled with his broad commercial skills
will, I am sure, prove to be extremely valuable as we continue to develop and 
grow the SMG businesses.'

Martyn Smith said:

'I'm excited about joining the SMG Board at such an important time for the media
industry in the UK. SMG has some great brands and ambitious plans and I intend
to play a full part in helping the Group to achieve these.'

Ends                                                                25 May, 2005

There are no further details that require to be disclosed under paragraph 6.F.2
(b) - (g) of the UKLA Listing Rules.

Further enquiries:

Callum Spreng, Corporate Affairs Director                     Tel: [phone]

A photograph of Martyn Smith can be emailed on request



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