Megan Jackson, Author at PPA

Government grants 12-month implementation window for subscription rules but retains digital renewal refund requirement

This morning, the Government formally published its response to the consultation on the subscription provisions within the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA). This provides a clearer and more finalised framework for how the new rules will apply to publishers.

Audio: The next wave of discovery – finding audiences beyond search

As audience habits shift and platforms rise and fall, smaller publishers face a key challenge – where will discovery and growth come from next?

Time Out appoints Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer

The newly created role underscores the Group’s focus on disciplined execution and sustainable long-term growth

HELLO! launches first party data solution: HELLO! FUSION

HELLO! has announced the launch of HELLO! FUSION, its first-party data solution designed to enrich the way advertisers and agencies can utilise HELLO!’s bespoke audiences.

PLS launch collective AI licensing opportunity

Publishers will be invited to opt in to ensure their work is used fairly and lawfully.

The House of Lords’ committee publish AI and copyright report

It includes recommendations and concludes that the UK’s creative industries face a clear and present danger from generative AI.

PPA submits response to the BBC Charter Review consultation

The PPA welcomes the Review’s basic objectives but is concerned that the proposals could give the BBC an unfair advantage, to the detriment of the commercial sector, media plurality, and national growth.

New legal restrictions on advertising food and drink products come into effect

The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) confirms how the new restrictions will be administered.

Hearst UK announces dedicated luxury division

Hearst UK launches Luxury Hub, a dedicated division designed to streamline and elevate the way it partners with luxury clients.

New publisher and associate members join the PPA

We’re pleased to welcome some new members to the PPA community. Find out who’s joined since our last update, and a bit more about them.

Tom Bureau announces departure from Immediate and Burda Media

Tom Bureau has announced that he is stepping down from Hubert Burda Media and will be leaving his roles as CEO BurdaInternational and Chair of Immediate.

How Google AI offerings are harming publishers: PPA submits recommendations to the Competition and Markets Authority

The PPA has submitted recommendations (read in full here) to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for Conduct Requirements it should place on Google Search services under the new digital markets regulatory regime. We also presented evidence from PPA members and anonymised case examples to demonstrate the immediate market harms of AI overviews and other […]