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Universal Outdoor Group Plc: UNIVERSAL wins new contracts

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Universal Outdoor Group Plc

London (pta020/04.08.2014/14:35 UTC+2) Universal Outdoor Group Plc is pleased to announce that the Groups digital media division Connect IB has secured the following new contracts:

Westfield Shopping Towns extends mobile express parking solution.

Connect IB has won a project to extend the reach of the highly successful Westfield London express parking service. Express Parking allows visitors to register their car details online and enjoy queue free, cash free exit, with payments made automatically on account. Express the project extends the service from iOS App users to include an Android App and merge Stratford City with London as per the Apple version.

Manchester City takes match day Hospitality to a new level.

The current premiership champions, Manchester City, have commissioned Connect IB to deliver a brand new digitally enhanced approach to their hospitality experience. From the start of the 2015 season, the Manchester City Sales teams will be able to share online & via an iPad App the Hospitality experience with Supporters confirming purchase details via an e-Pitch Digital proposal. Supporters of Manchester City will have access to the application during the sales contact and will be able to review their personalized e-Pitch after discussions, with the plan to convert to online sales during the season.

Rugby Travel and Hospitality (RTH) step up preparations for Rugby World Cup 2015

Connect IB, RTH digital partners; have won two new pieces of work to extend coverage of digital services.

Online purchases of hospitality packages will be launched later this year with a full online eCommerce procurement process to include online & invoiced payments for high value purchases, extending the current online presence produced by Connect IB.

Quickly following the online eCommerce launch, a new Hospitality Portal will be unveiled, delivering a range of online services for those that have purchased and will attend hospitality during the Rugby World Cup 2015, improving Hospitality Host and Guest management, strengthening Rugby Travel and Hospitality's reputation for unrivalled Hospitality and Event experience.

Trading outlook for Connect IB is very positive with new sector wins providing significant growth opportunities. In the first six months of 2014 Connect IB has generated over Eur1.6 million in revenue.

Dominic Brookman CEO comments "We are very pleased that Connect IB continues to develop existing contracts and win new business in the digital media space. The high profile nature of the Companies clients is testament to the team's outstanding work and dedication to customer deliverables. Connect IB has significant growth potential in the second half of this year and we are looking forward to a very positive year. "

Universal Outdoor Group plc
Dominic Brookman +44 207 754 0459

About Universal

Formed in 2008, Universal Outdoor Group Plc has established itself as a vision leader in interactive out of home digital media. Our goal is to deliver solutions and campaigns that entertain, inform and motivate. See: www.universaloutdoor.co.uk for more information.

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The directors of Universal Outdoor Group Plc accept responsibility for the information contained in this announcement relating to Universal. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the directors of Universal (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure such is the case), the information contained in this announcement is in accordance with the facts and does not affect the import of such information.

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Emitter: Universal Outdoor Group Plc
44-46 Whitfield Street
W1B 5PW London
United Kingdom
Contact Person: Dominic Berger
Phone: +44 20 77 54 04 59
E-Mail: pnconsult@yahoo.de
Website: www.universaloutdoor.co.uk
ISIN(s): GB00B969QR24 (Share)
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