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  • Total TV Guide publishes its biggest-ever autumn TV issue

    Total TV Guide publishes its biggest-ever autumn TV issue

    Total TV Guide, produced by Bauer, has published its biggest-ever autumn preview in the latest issue, out this week.

    The special edition has been expanded with eight extra pages, offering readers an exclusive look at 40 brand-new shows set to launch across terrestrial, digital, and streaming platforms this season.

    From the final season of Stranger Things (Netflix) to sumptuous new dramas like The Forsytes (C5), The Hack (ITV1 with David Tennant) and Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV+ starring Emma Thompson), plus huge entertainment shows including The Celebrity Traitors (BBC1) and Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping (Channel 4) and is billed as the ultimate guide to the autumn’s biggest TV moments. 

     Gary Gillatt, Total TV Guide Editor, commented: ‘Autumn is when it all happens in TV land, as broadcasters unleash their flagship dramas and their biggest stars. That’s why we’re thrilled to bring readers our biggest-ever Autumn TV Preview: eight extra pages devoted to 40 spectacular shows. Whether you’re chasing new obsessions or revisiting returning favourites, this is the essential guide to a tremendous telly season ahead.’

    The biggest autumn TV preview is on sale now on all newsstands and available on subscription from Great Magazines.

  • Google contests having a search monopoly

    Google contests having a search monopoly

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published Google’s formal response to the proposed designation of its search and advertising services under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA).

    Alongside industry stakeholders, Google was expected to comment on the proposals and will have further opportunities to provide evidence and comments later in the year. As expected, Google challenged the CMA’s findings, particularly around the idea that it holds substantial and entrenched market power.

    Key points from Google’s response

    Google’s response covers a range of the CMA’s determinations on market power, switching, competition from AI, and the scope of regulation:

    1. Default search position
      Google argues its default settings (eg. on Android) don’t block rivals, as users choose Google for quality, and notes that competitors like Microsoft have strong defaults (eg. Bing on Windows)

    2. Switching is easy
      Google has claimed users can easily switch search engines, citing Android’s choice screen and behaviour on Windows, where Google isn’t the default but remains widely used

    3. Market is dynamic
      Points to rapid AI developments (eg OpenAI and Perplexity adding ads) as evidence of a fast-changing market where Google’s power isn’t locked in long-term

    4. Regulatory uncertainty
      Warns that the designation could create ‘substantial uncertainty… impacting UK businesses and consumers’

    Despite Google seeking to reframe its position on market dominance, evidence from PPA members shows clear changes in traffic and audience behaviour following the rise of Google’s AI Overviews. This product further entrenches Google’s dominance and creates significant barriers for publishers operating in digital ecosystems.

    The PPA has submitted evidence to the CMA, setting out recommendations for conduct requirements to ensure greater transparency, consent, and fairness. You can read more about these recommendations here.

    If you have any questions, please get in touch with Eilidh Wilson, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, PPA eilidh.wilson@ppa.co.uk

  • Future introduces new homes media brand

    Future introduces new homes media brand

    ROOMS, Future’s newest homes media brand, is dedicated to renters under 35 who love their space but don’t necessarily own it.  

    Launching exclusively on social media, the publisher says ROOMS will live where its audience does, bringing a fresh, personality-driven approach to the homes media space. 

    Future says with renters pouring time, creativity, and money into making their spaces feel like home, it’s clear that ownership isn’t a prerequisite for passion.  

    This audience cares about personalisation, aesthetics, and self-expression just as much as homeowners do, yet traditional homes media has largely overlooked them.  

    Emilie Mendham, Editor of ROOMS commented: “We’re tapping into pop culture, social media trends, and the everyday realities of renting to create content that’s not just helpful, but actually entertaining.” 

    You can find out more about ROOMS on TikTok @ROOMS.HQ 

  • HELLO! launch standalone franchise

    HELLO! launch standalone franchise

    Out now, the first edition will highlight the best of what London has to offer in the summer and explores the interconnected boroughs with the well-known faces who know it best.

    Katherine Robinson, Senior Lifestyle Editor, HELLO! commented: “HELLO! London is your exclusive, celebrity-approved guide to the best London has to offer this summer. We’ve curated the must-do experiences of the season, whether you’re seeking cultural enrichment, outdoor escapes in London’s beautiful green spaces or simply the best places to indulge and unwind, HELLO! London is your essential companion for a truly vibrant summer. Plus, with personal guides from well-known faces like model and socialite Amelia Windsor and actor Stephen Mangan sharing their beloved London haunts, you’ll feel like you have a friend showing you the city. It’s the perfect read for anyone wanting an authentic and stylish take on London life.”

  • Digital Spy launches print magazine

    Digital Spy launches print magazine

    The 100-page special celebrates British comedy and features exclusive interviews with the likes of Jimmy Carr, Al Murray, Nish Kumar, Richard Blackwood, Jenny Éclair, and Guz Khan, alongside biographies, reviews, and gag roundups.

    Chris Longridge, Editor of Digital Spy, commented: “I’m so proud that after providing the best entertainment news and comment on the internet for 25 years, Digital Spy is finally hitting the newsstands IRL. Comedy is a theme that runs through everything we cover, and with British stand-up never having been in better health, we’re excited to celebrate the best of it in print.

    From our cover star Peter Kay, the nation’s favourite, to a wealth of interviews and profiles of legendary stand-ups, we lift the lid on everything British comedy is made of.”

    Digital Spy’s British Comedy Legends is part of the Living Legends series, produced by Hearst UK’s Entertainment Portfolio.

    Priced at £7.99, the magazine is on sale now and is available to buy from UK newsstands and online. 

  • PPA signs joint letter urging UK government not to compromise tech regulation in US trade deal

    PPA signs joint letter urging UK government not to compromise tech regulation in US trade deal

    The PPA has joined with other organisations to urge the UK government not to compromise on online safety and digital competition regulation in its deal with the US. This comes in the context of reports that regulation could be up for review as the UK seeks to negotiate the 10% tarrifs announced this week.

    Prime Minister Letter – Parliamentary Sovereignty and UK Democracy – Not For Sale
  • Hearst UK announces new Editor-in-Chief of Esquire

    Hearst UK announces new Editor-in-Chief of Esquire

    Teo van den Broeke is an award-winning journalist, podcaster, and author with an extensive career spanning men’s style, luxury, and culture.

    He was Style Director for both Esquire and GQ before joining Soho House in 2022 as Global Editorial Director, where he helped develop and execute the brand’s worldwide content strategy.

    Katie Vanneck-Smith, CEO, Hearst UK, commented: “Teo is a hugely influential and respected voice in the world of men’s style, luxury, and culture. He has a proven track record of delivering content strategies that engage audiences across platforms  and is the perfect person to lead Esquire UK’s next chapter.”

    Teo van den Broeke added: “I started reading Esquire in my teenage years, and I began my journalistic career with the brand in 2010. Returning now as Editor-in-Chief means a great deal to me. I’m proud to rejoin at such an exciting moment in Esquire’s evolution and look forward to collaborating with the talented team to shape the brand’s bright future.”

  • Immediate launches media-first publisher sustainability platform

    Immediate launches media-first publisher sustainability platform

    Immediate is the first media owner to offer a solution enabling advertisers to achieve their specific sustainability goals while simultaneously maximising media performance.

    IM Clear provides a comprehensive and measurable approach to responsible advertising, measuring ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals against the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This ranges from environmental factors through to good health, wellbeing, and reducing inequality.

    Powered by The GoodNet’s innovative GoodIQ data, IMClear provides pre and post-campaign ESG reporting and analysis for campaigns running across its portfolio of brands. This includes assessing content, corporate practices, and technology, against over 50 data sources. In aligning a campaign with an advertiser’s sustainability goals, it provides an overall ESG media score and bespoke reporting. IMClear also monitors and optimises the performance of the media.

    James Florence, Head of Advertising Technology, Immediate commented: “IM Clear represents a paradigm shift in how brands can connect with their audiences in a responsible and impactful way. Sustainability has rocketed up the priority list for advertisers, while at the same time shifting beyond Carbon measurement and into broader ESG commitments. Our partnership with The Good Net empowers clients to meet these broader ESG objectives and, crucially, still drive business results. This aligns perfectly with Immediate’s purpose-driven mission to bring joy to audiences while doing right thing by our people and the planet.”

    Guy Jones, Co-Founder, The GoodNet added: “According to a recent Dentsu survey, balancing performance and sustainability is the second biggest challenge for marketers in 2025. We recognised a significant gap in the market for a holistic sustainable advertising solution that can be customised to an advertiser’s ESG commitment. IM Clear, used our GoodIQ data to provide a comprehensive and measurable approach that drives both sustainability and business performance.”

    The launch comes as upcoming EU regulations on ESG reporting requirements will impact more businesses, with marketing a key metric.

    IM Clear offers advertisers a flexible approach which includes:
    • Access to Immediate’s portfolio of trusted websites.
    • Select impactful ad formats with a sustainable twist, including video and rich media.
    • KPIs to match formats and goals, such as CTR, viewability, and VTR.
    • Access to Immediate’s award-winning and low-carbon first-party targeting solutions, including sustainability interested audiences.

    IM Clear’s measurement suite, includes:
    • Customised client pre-campaign recommendations and evaluation from GoodIQ.
    • Post-campaign reporting on ESG index score and alignment with advertiser’s custom ESG priorities.
    • KPI performance of ESG media vs. climate risk media.
    • Carbon emissions measurement and optional carbon offsetting.

    Immediate has made reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable choices a strategic priority, both in its operations and content. Immediate sites rank in the top 15% of 11,000+ domains on the ESG Media Index and the company won the Best Practice in Sustainability in Media Award at Campaign’s Ad Net Zero Awards 2024.

  • Q&A with Runner’s World UK Membership Director 

    Q&A with Runner’s World UK Membership Director 

    Why are memberships and communities growing in popularity? 

    I think the growth of memberships is driven by a shift in what customers want and expect from brands – especially among Gen Z. Customers don’t just want to make one-off purchases from the brands they love anymore but are seeking deeper and longer-term relationships, which give them something more special and meaningful. That might be a sense of belonging and community, exclusive access and experiences, or the personalisation of content and services catered to a customer’s individual needs.  

    What is Runner’s World Club and what makes it different to what’s currently available for runners? 

    Runner’s World Club is the ultimate all-in-one running companion, combining everything runners need to take their running further – wherever they are on their journey. Whether that’s sourcing a tailored training plan for their next race from our extensive library, seeking trusted guidance and motivational stories from our magazine, or tapping into our inclusive and inspiring community at our Club events. With our re-imagined companion app, runners can access all this (and more) anytime, anywhere. We’ve poured 30 years of expertise into building the Club – and it’s this heritage that sets us apart: we have the credibility we know runners trust, value, and won’t find elsewhere. 

    How have you made the Gold membership tier extra special? 

    Runner’s World Club membership has three packages – Bronze, Silver, and Gold – each at different price points and offering varying levels of access to both our companion app and further member-only benefits. Our Gold membership is our ultimate package and includes access to digitised versions of all our training plans via award-winning training platform, Final Surge. Here, runners can plan their training around their schedule via an interactive calendar and sync plans with their training devices, so they can follow sessions live on their watch with guided prompts and track and analyse their data afterwards. I think our members are going to find this benefit invaluable. 

    What are you most excited about as you launch the new membership? 

    Throughout the year, we will be hosting a number of exciting Club meet-ups and events – and I’m really looking forward to meeting our members at these. The events will provide a great opportunity for members to get to know the RW team, and each other, and will be really welcoming and inclusive – and hopefully lots of fun!  

    When will the first Runner’s World Club event take place? 

    In addition to our in-person events, we also have a series of interactive webinars planned for members with our network of experts. The first one will take place on 3 April 2025 with physiotherapist and regular RW contributor Tom Goom, where we’ll be discussing all things marathon training injuries as we enter peak marathon season. Members will have the chance to put their questions to Tom during the session – and we imagine they’ll have quite a few! 

    Where can people sign-up to become a member? 

    If you’d like to join the Club, you can browse our Bronze, Silver, and Gold packages and sign up here. For anyone who is already a subscriber, you are already a RW Club member! Silver if you receive the print magazine, or Bronze if you have subscribed to just the digital edition.

  • New Head of Editorial Content at GLAMOUR UK announced

    New Head of Editorial Content at GLAMOUR UK announced

    Alemoru, who starts the role on 3 March, will oversee all editorial and social content for GLAMOUR UK, and reports into GLAMOUR Global Editorial Director, Samantha Barry.

    Alemoru previously held roles at gal-dem and Dazed, and has written for a range of titles including the BBC, Time, British Vogue, The Guardian, and ES Magazine, as well as working with brands such as Disney, Gucci, Adidas, and Chanel. She has also acted as an advisor to Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, helping to establish the annual festival Black on the Square.

    Alemoru commented: “In my career, I have seen firsthand the transformative power of online media: how it helps people decode the world around them, how good quality and truthful journalism gives readers the words to express how they feel that they couldn’t yet articulate, and even helps create community online and IRL. I can’t wait to continue this while spotlighting incredible homegrown talent, trends, and points of view with GLAMOUR’s platform. I’m honoured by this opportunity to explore all facets of British womanhood: the challenges we face but also the passions and optimism that can bring us together.”

    Samantha Barry added: “I’m incredibly excited to work with Kemi on her new role. She is full of energy and fresh ideas on how she will take GLAMOUR to the next level, and joins an exciting and extremely talented UK team. I’ve no doubt that Kemi will elevate our editorial, campaigns, and GLAMOUR UK tentpole events, like Women of the Year.”