DCD Media Plc is delighted to announce that industry heavy-weight Robert Gwyn Palmer has re-joined the Group to head up the publishing and licensing division.

Robert has extensive experience of book publishing having held senior positions at Macmillan and Random House and as Managing Director of Labyrinth Publishing.  He has been developing his own agency and consultancy working across all media for the last 15 years.

Robert's vast experience in book, newspaper and magazine publishing combined with licensing and television representation will enable DCD Media to offer a thoughtful, lateral and wide-ranging perspective to develop the careers of authors, celebrities, brands and television programming. Robert will also expand the DCD Publishing client rosta in collaboration with the DCD Rights and the DCD Media production teams.

David Craven, CEO of DCD Media, said: 'I am thrilled that Robert has come back on board to inject some much-needed energy and experience into our publishing arm. Robert has an impeccable track record and very impressive people skills to help us win new clients and manage our existing talent.'

Robert added: 'It is more important than ever now to look at a complete plan for any talent or brand to develop the best possible strategy to ensure maximum profitability and longevity in the marketplace. This is something that, with our broad range of contacts and disciplines, we are able to offer at DCD.'

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