Catenae Innovation (formerly Milestone Group) is a British digital media and technology company. Originally a cross media proprietor with holdings in radio, publishing and television,[1] the company progressed into the digital media and technology sector.[2]
In 2009, Milestone entered into an agreement with privately owned American Technology firm, JumpStart Wireless Corporation, obtaining the rights to sell patented and patent pending technologies of Jumpstart in the UK.[3]
In 2011, Milestone acquired Oil Productions Ltd[4][5] and was awarded a contract to deliver a digital art competition for Infiniti.[6]
In 2013, Milestone launched the Passion Project, with the aim to inspire and empower young people and tackle youth unemployment.[7]
In 2014, Milestone's subsidiary Oil Productions was awarded a contract to deliver the construction of a microsite for the Animals Asia Foundation.[8]
In 2015, Milestone formed a joint venture company, Nexstar, with Black Cactus Holdings Pty Ltd.[9]
The Milestone Group had one television channelSix TV (originally The Oxford Channel, it operated through Oxford Broadcasting) and was a "free-to-air" channel available in Oxford and Southampton. It ceased broadcast in 2009.[10]
Basingstoke Observer was sold in a management buyout in September 2006. Following several changes in ownership, it now operates under the ownership of Taylor Newspapers. In June 2015, the Observer brand was extended to publications in Newbury & Thatcham.
On 28 November 2019, Taylor Newspapers ceased operations.[11]
